The Kyōto Extendable Table showcases innovative engineering with its sliding mechanism that effortlessly extends to accommodate larger gatherings while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic coherence. In its compact form, the table seats six comfortably for everyday family meals. When guests arrive, the smooth-gliding extension system reveals a hidden leaf stored within the table's body, expanding seating to accommodate up to eight or ten depending on chair selection. The mechanism operates so smoothly that a single person can extend the table in seconds, without removing items from the surface. Solid hardwood construction throughout ensures the table remains stable and wobble-free even when fully extended. The grain pattern is carefully matched across the extension to maintain visual continuity, while self-storing leaf means no searching for table components when you need to expand. Squared legs positioned at corners maximize knee room, and the clean-lined design works in both traditional and contemporary dining spaces.