Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Ember Extendable Dining Table Natural
£699
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Description
This Ember dining table from Gallery Direct is extendable so you can welcome extra guests. It's made in a clean, contemporary style, with rounded legs and corners for a sophisticated finish. A neat sliding mechanism makes for easy operation.
Our Stylist Says
The gallery direct ember is a versatile choice that offers practicality with its extendable feature, making it ideal for both everyday family meals and larger gatherings. I love its natural wood finish, which provides warmth and a timeless appeal that can complement various interior styles, from Scandi minimalism to rustic or contemporary spaces. When styling, consider pairing it with neutral or soft-hued chairs to keep the look fresh, or add colour with textiles or placemats for more personality. Its clean lines and understated design make it a flexible piece that can easily adapt to different room arrangements, and the extendable feature adds functional value without sacrificing aesthetic simplicity.
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.
