Munstead Expanding Table

This table is strongly influenced by a table designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the kitchen in Castle Drogo. LFL's version attempts to resolve the problem caused by interlocking stretchers that inhibit seating in Lutyens's original piece. This is achieved by using a cantilevered footrail. The result is a table which can seat sixteen when fully extended with a length of 4250mm / 13' 10", and eight when circular with a diameter of 2250mm / 7' 3".
The illustrated version of this table is made of oak and comprises two 'D ends', two side tables and two leaves. It may be constructed to order with different variations and in different timbers. The footrail can emitted




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