Jonathan Charles 8-10 Seater Round Extending Dining Table 59'', Walnut

The Jonathan Charles 8-10 Seater Round Extending Dining Table is one of the most breathtaking Walnut Dining Tables available — a 59 inch Regency style Circular Dining Table veneered in dramatically bookmatched crotch walnut, the eight-segment sunburst pattern radiating outward from the centre in a swirling, feathered grain composition that makes the table top itself a work of art long before anyone sits down to eat. The Extending Dining Table mechanism is an ingenious feat of cabinet making — self-storing hinged fold-out leaves concealed within the table's own apron that allow this round dining table to extend seamlessly from 150.7cm to 187.1cm, taking the seating capacity from 8 to 10 without any external leaves to store or misplace. The base is every bit as spectacular as the top — four deeply reeded sabre legs sweeping outward in that classic Regency style, connected by a carved central column and terminating in finely cast brass lion's paw feet that are so precisely detailed they deserve to be looked at on their own terms as small pieces of sculpture. At 118kg this is a seriously substantial, weighty Solid Wood Dining Table that sits with the kind of grounded permanence that only genuinely well-made solid furniture can deliver, the warm medium walnut finish giving the crotch veneer that rich, honeyed tone that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary dining rooms. The satinwood stringing running around the table top edge, ties the whole design together with a delicate, classical detail that speaks directly to the finest English Regency furniture making traditions, making this Round Extending Dining Table as historically considered as it is visually spectacular. Whether you are furnishing a grand dining room, looking for a Luxury 8 Seater Dining Table that extends to seat 10, or simply want a Round Walnut Dining Table that becomes the defining piece in the most important room of the house, the Jonathan Charles Walnut Extending Dining Table is quite simply one of the finest dining tables available today.

• Dimensions: W:150.7cm H:76.2cm D:150.7cm
• W:59 1/4'' H:30'' D:59 1/4''
• Other dimensions:
• Apron height: 25 ¼ inches (64.1 cm)
• Diameter open: 73 ¾ inches (187.1 cm)
• Width open : 73 ¾ inches (187.1 cm)
• Seats: 8
• Seats with 1 leaf: 10
• Extension: 150.7cm - 187.1cm
• Weight: 118kg
• Colour: Brown
• Material: Acacia Wood/Brass
• Finish: FIN-CRW-02(Medium Antique Walnut)
• Fully Assembled
• Windsor collection
• Regency Style

Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture

Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture is the vision of Jonathan Sowter, an English furniture designer who excels at the art of fine antique reproduction. They design and manufacture the highest-quality European antique replicas as well as their own unique transitional designs, which are distributed to the best shops and interior designers throughout North America, U.K., Spain, Italy, Russia and France, just to name a few.

What makes them different is their meticulous attention-to-detail and pursuit of high-quality construction. This has propelled their company growth from just ten employees in April 2004 to over 1,400 in December 2011. Their passion for detail is also reflected in their in-house brass foundry, in which their manufacture their own hardware so that when they design a new piece of furniture they can also design one-of-a-kind pulls, hinges, locks and even keys for that piece. 

It is their aim to constantly expand into new markets, while continuing to be a brand synonymous with the finer things in life.

They are craftsmen

Jonathan Charles works with artisans who display a large range of skills. They take pride in their work, which is evident in their beautifully-crafted antique replicas. They go far beyond just creating furniture that resembles English classics. They employ age-old techniques, which breathe soul and lasting-quality into their products.

They are designers

Many of their inspirations come from original antiques that Jonathan discovers in his travels. Sometimes, they will reproduce them as accurately as possible, while at other times they will take a detail that they like and design a completely new piece of furniture around that feature.

Oftentimes, they will start the design process from scratch. They gather inspiration from a variety of sources – be it a classic wallpaper design, nature, classic antiques, a rare object, or jewelry.

They never design to the limitations of their factory, and have actually expanded their factory as they have developed new skills in advanced marquetry, bronze casting, hand carving and much more.

They stand for quality

They never compromise on design and would be foolish to compromise on quality. Only the finest materials are used in their furniture. They also employ inspectors that ensure technically-sound components and design throughout the process. These experts oversee production, checking in at key transaction points so that nothing is overlooked. Before an item is packaged, it is reviewed with a keen eye and must pass a comprehensive checklist by their quality control inspector.

We would like to invite you to watch a video from Jonathan Charles, explaining the creation of their Fine Furniture: