Marks & Spencer
Cotswold Company Inglesham Extending Dining Table Natural
£999
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Description
Bring a fresh and welcoming feel to your dining space with this Inglesham table from The Cotswold Company. It's made in a generous six-seater design, with crisp, clean lines that create a contemporary effect. When it's time to welcome a larger party, the extending leaves provide ample room for additional diners.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Cotswold Company's Inglesham extending table for its versatile, timeless look that effortlessly suits both rustic and modern interiors. Its natural wood finish adds warmth and texture, making it an ideal focal point in a country-style kitchen or a contemporary dining space. To style it effectively, consider pairing it with a mix of neutral and patterned tableware, and incorporate natural elements like fresh greenery or wooden accessories to emphasise its organic appeal. When space allows, extending it for larger gatherings creates functionality and flexibility, making it perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. Overall, it’s a practical and stylish piece that adapts well to various interior schemes.
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.
