My partner and I just downsized into a small home and we’re trying to make the most of our limited dining space. We eat at the table daily just the two of us, but host 4–6 people once or twice a month. We’re looking for a compact extendable dining table that doesn’t wobble when fully opened. It should also look good and isn’t a pain to expand. Wood or similar aesthetic preferred. Any recommendations or things to watch out for when buying one? Also, where should we look first? Thanks!

update: took a look at some on FB marketplace but nothing caught my partner's eye. Went and ordered one extendable dining table from Castlery as suggested by my partner. thanks everyone

We have a small space and a small family, most of the time would not need more than 4 top table. Would like to be able to expand to 6-8 about once every couple of months and then to 10-12 about twice a year. I saw the Transformer Table at Costco which seems like exactly what we need but saw reviews that the quality isn't that great.

The major thing for us is in needs to start small (4 seater in a square or circle format)--everything I've seen starts as a 6 seater rectangular shape. Would also be open to finding a table that goes from 4 to 8 and just accepting that we'll have to pull out a folding table.

1. LOCATION: USA, Washington DC region

2. BUDGET: $2-4k (would love less expensive but shrug not expecting miracles)

3. SIZE: 4 seater, expands to 10 or more with leaves

4. STYLE: Open to anything as long as it extends! Prefer more minimal and modern but not scared away by other styles.

5. I've looked at the Transformer Table and have been scared off by some negative reviews. I've seen extendable tables that start at 6 seater and go up but I'm really looking for something that at it's smallest is a 4 seater square or circle to maximize our everyday layout.

6. Online or real store, no preference