An extendable dining table solves a good problem to have ... kitchen of an urban denizen whose desire to host outstrips their square footage. Cue tips for coffee table dinner parties.

Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration When it comes to furniture that balances form and function, extendable dining tables stand out as true multitaskers.

Should "square extendable dining table" be on your to-buy list, this one from Joss & Main deserves a spot as a top contender. One of the highlights is the built-in butterfly leaf, which is easy to ...