Marks & Spencer
Cotswold Company Chester 6-10 Seater Extending Dining Table Cream
£899
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Description
Bring a timeless country-cottage feel to mealtimes with this Chester dining table from The Cotswold Company. Its generous six-seater design features a painted white frame and legs, with a natural wood top that adds subtle contrast. When it's time to welcome extra guests, fold out the extra leaves to provide added places.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Cotswold Company Chester 6-10 Seater Extending Dining Table for its versatile design and timeless appeal. Its cream finish sets a neutral, calming tone that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. It's particularly well-suited to country- cottage or French-inspired spaces but can also work in modern open-plan setups when styled thoughtfully. Practical styling tips include pairing it with mix-and-match chairs for a relaxed look or choosing upholstered seating for added comfort and softness. Its extendable feature makes it perfect for hosting family dinners or entertaining friends, and adding a colourful table runner or statement centrepiece can elevate its appearance without overpowering its classic charm.
Clara Reynolds
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
