Marks & Spencer
Cotswold Company Elkstone Extending Dining Table Natural
£999
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Description
With its traditional design and sturdy construction, the Elkstone dining table from The Cotswold Company is a premium choice. Its generously sized top provides space for six place settings, and is mounted on hand-turned legs for an artisinal finish. If you're welcoming a larger gathering, fold out the extending leaves to add extra places.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Cotswold Company Elkstone table for its versatile and timeless natural wood finish, which works beautifully in both modern and rustic interiors. Its clean lines and extendable feature make it practical for everyday family meals or larger gatherings, offering flexibility without compromising style. It pairs well with a range of chairs-from classic Spindle designs to more contemporary styles-allowing you to personalise your dining space. To style it, consider adding textured textiles like linen placemats or a neutral runner, and balance the natural wood with soft accessories such as cushions or ceramics to create a welcoming, cohesive look.
Evan Carter
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.
