Most of us grew up with a portable card table and folding chairs that were pulled out and set up for games or for the “kids’ table” at Thanksgiving. For most of us, sitting at that table was not a good experience: it was wobbly, not very substantial, and the chairs that went with it were too small, too shaky and not dependable. Everyone was relieved when the kids’ table and chairs were stored away once more, away from the every-day use of stronger tables and more adequate seating options.

But there are better folding tables and chairs available today, and some sets can even take on the daily demands for substantial and sturdy furniture. In particularly, one of the tables and chairs sets available today can, even though they fold, still handle serious responsibilities in the home.

If you live in an apartment or small home where space is limited, or if your family group is small and you often have other uses for the dining and working space, you may be interested in the Linon folding dining table and chairs, model #LHD-901NATAB. This remarkable set consists of a space-saving 2-leaf folding table, constructed for use in the kitchen, along with four chairs that fold and can be stored inside the folded table. The pieces are constructed of an attractive solid beechwood and veneer design, available in a natural or a cherry wood stain.

The size and flexibility of the Linon set are respectable. When opened, the table leafs extend to 58 inches wide by 36 inches deep, with a height of 29 inches. When the table is closed and the chairs are stored inside, the set only occupies a space 13 inches wide by 35.8 inches deep. Despite the total weight of 75 pounds, the casters and the handle on the closed set allow for easy mobility and storage: the table can be set up anywhere you need the surface. And while four chairs come with the folding table and chairs set, the table surface has room to seat a total of six people by adding two additional chairs.

Photo by Erik Mallinson

This Linon manufacturing company produces durable and solid furniture for the entire home. The company’s large distribution center is located in New Jersey, but their products are sold by various retailers through out the U.S. This particular folding table and chairs set can be found in both local Meijer and BizChair stores as well as on the online sites of Amazon, Onewayfurniture and CyMax. All retailers except Meijer offer free shipping. But the prices for the set vary: a check today of comparative prices shows the lowest cost for the 5-piece set is around $185 at Meijer (plus shipping if you order online). The highest price –but the best-rated online seller—is approximately $430 at Onewayfurniture, with free shipping. Amazon with its excellent return policies offers the set for approximately $275.

As with all purchases, confirm prices and reliability of retailers before purchase. Taxes and other local factors may add to or reduce your purchase costs.

The good news, though, is that there are reputable and substantial folding table and chair sets that can hold up to the every-day use of the kitchen and dining areas. If you need the space and the flexibility, you’re sure to find just what you need.

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