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Whether it's a space issue that prevents you from being able to fit a large piece through a narrow apartment doorway, or you simply don't want your home to look crowded because of a bulky piece of furniture, flexible items like drop leaf tables are a welcome solution. Most popular in the context of dining rooms, drop leaf tables also make for great consoles, desks, makeshift kitchen islands, and accent surfaces by a seating area. Since the table's leaves fold down (or "drop, hence their name), these pieces can serve multiple purposes and accommodate various occasions and sizes as your needs change. So if, for example, you love to host dinner parties but also regularly participate in at-home workout classes in the living/dining room and would prefer not to bonk your head while burpee-ing, you'd benefit from a piece that allows you to do both: the almighty drop leaf table. Ahead, discover our editor-approved roundup of the 16 best drop leaf tables to shop now (plus a few extendable extras for good measure).

With two lower shelves in addition to the main surface, this drop leaf table has plenty of room to store extra items without cluttering the actual tabletop. It's also simple enough to fit in anywhere you take it.  

Made in the late 1800s, this antique piece stands the test of time both form and function-wise. While it still boasts its original character and old-school charm, it's in very good condition.  

This drop-leaf dining table is ideal for anyone looking for a modern and elegant take on the laidback farmhouse look. 

For anyone who prefers the natural stone look to wood, this drop leaf table is for you. It's also on wheels, so you can easily move it from room to room.  

Though not technically a drop-leaf, we had to include this extendable table on our list: A chic burled wood top introduces tons of texture and warmth while the metal frame ensures a sleek silhouette. A lacquer finish ensures durability, but you'll want to make sure to use coasters and take care of any accidents quickly to maintain the surfaces (but if you ask us, burled wood lends itself beautifully to imperfections so you don't really need to be too precious). It sits up to eight when extended. 

Nestle it right up against the wall with one leaf up and the other down in a breakfast nook or float it with both leaves up to seat more people. 

This beautiful oiled walnut side table will last years and years and completely folds up for easy storage and transit. 

In a small living room-dining room combo, use this dark gray wood piece as a console table or place it behind a sofa for extra lighting and then pull it when you want to use it as a dining table. 

Round tables are perfect for smaller spaces and happen to look great in corners. This one is 45 inches in diameter normally and then 60 inches long and 45 inches deep when extended. 

Easily the sleekest extendable table on our list, this investment piece is a guaranteed showstopper. You can use it as a demilune or an oval table. 

This would make a great kitchen island extension or dining table in an eat-in kitchen, thanks to the built-in cubbies and bottom drawer. It also comes in white and gray if you want something a little lighter. 

Spindle leg gives this table a proper English air to it. It's 43 inches at its widest point when opened, making it another great small space solution. 

For a simple, flexible table, this square-to-rectangle table from Room and Board is a safe bet. 

Classic, simple, and durable, this rectangular drop leaf table seats six, making it great for apartments and smaller spaces. If you ever outgrow it as a dining table, use it as a console.  

A blond oak finish and an understated frame make this table an instant classic. It was originally designed for a Michelin star restaurant in Denmark so you know it was made for a premium fine dining experience. With both leaves, it stretches out to 88 inches long. 

Here'sanother great transitional drop leaf table. The steel frame gives it a nice sharp foundation.