Butterfly Leaf Table: 3 Space-Saving Options

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Quick answer

Three butterfly leaf table options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen lists 32″ D × 54″ W × 29″ H; Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly lists 25.5″ D × 51.25″ W × 28.75″ H; East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece lists 54 × 32 × 29 in (axes not labelled in the listing). By listed floor footprint, Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly is the smallest (9.08 sq ft) and East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen the largest (12 sq ft). A footprint could not be compared for East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece because the listing gives conflicting, missing or unlabelled depth and width. Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen Dining Table – a Rectangle…	32″D x 54″W x 29″H; material type Wood	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly Folding Dining Table, Teak	25.5″D x 51.25″W x 28.75″H; material type Teak	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece Dining Room Table Set Consist of a…	32×54 Inch; material type Wood Seat	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen	32″ D × 54″ W × 29″ H	1728 sq in (12 sq ft)	Largest
Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly	25.5″ D × 51.25″ W × 28.75″ H	1306.88 sq in (9.08 sq ft)	Smallest
East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece	54 × 32 × 29 in (axes not labelled in the listing)	n/a	Footprint not comparable

1. East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen Dining Table – a Rectangle Solid Wood Table Top with Butterfly Leaf, 32×54 Inch, OAK — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 32″ D × 54″ W × 29″ H; item weight 60 pounds; listed maximum weight 350 pounds; material Wood; color Nft-oak-t.

The Norfolk is a rectangular dining table with a 12-inch self-storage butterfly leaf. The listing gives 32 inches deep by 54 inches wide by 29 inches high, which is 12.0 square feet, the largest of the three. A product-dimensions bullet gives the length as 53.5/42 without labeling which is which, but the 12-inch leaf (54 – 12 = 42) suggests 42 inches is the length with the leaf stored. It is listed as rubber wood in an oak finish, with an item weight of 60 pounds and a maximum weight recommendation of 350 pounds. The listing says you assemble it yourself and that a guidebook with step-by-step instructions is included.

Pros

• Self-storage leaf of 12 inches, so the extra length stays with the table
• Listing states the highest load of the three: a 350 pound maximum recommendation
• Solid rubber wood construction, per the listing, with an assembly guidebook included

Cons

• Largest footprint at 12.0 sq ft with the leaf in place, 2.92 sq ft more than the Bare Decor’s 9.08 (12.0 – 9.08)
• At 60 pounds it is 19.6 pounds heavier than the Bare Decor (60 – 40.4), so it is not a table you move often
• The listing says you assemble it yourself, and it does not give the folded or stored footprint clearly

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a sturdy table that extends to 54 inches and you have the room. Skip it if you need a table that folds down to a narrow strip.

2. Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly Folding Dining Table, Teak — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 25.5″ D × 51.25″ W × 28.75″ H; item weight 40.4 pounds; listed maximum weight 250 pounds; material Teak; frame Wood; color Brown.

The Bare Decor Emery is a double-leaf butterfly folding table in teak. Open, the listing gives 51.25 inches wide by 25.5 inches deep by 28.75 inches high, or 9.08 square feet. The folded dimensions are listed as 10.5 inches wide by 25.5 inches long, so the width drops by 40.75 inches (51.25 – 10.5). The listing gives an item weight of 40.4 pounds and a maximum weight recommendation of 250 pounds. The frame is listed as wood, in Brown, Casual style. The listing does not say whether assembly is needed, and it gives no chair count or recommended seating.

Pros

• Folds from 51.25 inches wide to 10.5 inches wide, per the listing
• Smallest open footprint at 9.08 sq ft, only 25.5 inches deep
• Lightest of the tables, at 40.4 pounds with a 250 pound maximum recommendation

Cons

• Only 25.5 inches deep, which is 6.5 inches shallower than the Norfolk (32 – 25.5)
• Load limit of 250 pounds is 100 pounds below the Norfolk’s 350 pounds
• The listing does not say whether assembly is needed or how many people it seats

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a table that folds almost flat between uses and a narrow open depth is acceptable. Skip it if you want a deeper tabletop or the highest stated load.

3. East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece Dining Room Table Set Consist of a Rectangle Kitchen Table with Butterfly Leaf and 6 Dining Chairs, 32×54 Inch, Oak — Footprint not comparable

Listed details: dimensions 54 × 32 × 29 in (axes not labelled in the listing); item weight 156 pounds; material Wood Seat; color Nofk7-oak-w.

This is a 7-piece set, not a table alone: a rectangular butterfly leaf table plus 6 chairs with wood seats. The listing gives 54 by 32 by 29 inches without labeling the axes, and does not say whether those are the table alone, so the footprint is not comparable with the other two. Treat any ranking by size as unverified, and check chair dimensions yourself. It is listed as rubber wood, with an item weight of 156 pounds for the set. The listing describes a mid-century style. It does not state the leaf size, the maximum load or the assembly requirements in the details we have.

Pros

• Includes 6 chairs with the table, so no separate chair purchase is needed
• Listing describes a butterfly leaf rectangular table with premium rubber wood
• Mid-century style, per the listing, with wood seats on the chairs

Cons

• The size axes are not labeled and chair dimensions are not given, so the footprint is not comparable and needs verification
• A 6-chair set takes far more room than a table alone, which works against a small space
• No leaf size, maximum load or assembly details appear in the listing data

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you have a dining room that can seat six and want matching chairs. Skip it if the main goal is saving space.

What to check before buying butterfly leaf table

A butterfly leaf table is bought for the moment it expands and the moment it folds. Check these in order.

First, closed versus open size. The Norfolk lists 54 by 32 inches, with a 12-inch leaf that stores inside the table, which implies 42 inches with the leaf stored (54 – 12). The Bare Decor lists 51.25 by 25.5 inches open and 10.5 inches wide folded. The 7-piece set lists 54 by 32 by 29 inches but does not label the axes, so do not rank it by footprint and verify before you buy.

Second, depth. The Norfolk is 32 inches deep and the Bare Decor is 25.5 inches. That 6.5 inch difference decides how much plate and elbow room you get.

Third, load and weight. The Norfolk lists a 350 pound maximum and 60 pounds. The Bare Decor lists 250 pounds and 40.4 pounds. The set lists 156 pounds for the table and chairs together and no load limit.

Fourth, seating. A table alone does not need chair space in the listing, but the set brings 6 chairs. Count where six chairs will go.

Fifth, assembly. The Norfolk listing says you assemble it and includes a guidebook. The Bare Decor and set listings do not state assembly requirements.

Decision rules: choose the Bare Decor when floor space is tight and you want a table that folds to 10.5 inches wide. Choose the Norfolk when you want a deeper top and a stated 350 pound limit and you have the 12.0 sq ft. Choose the 7-piece set only if you want matching chairs and have room for all six, and verify its dimensions before buying.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 72 inches of clear wall.

• East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen: 72 − 54 = 18 inches spare; centred, 9 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly: 72 − 51.25 = 20.75 inches spare; centred, 10.38 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen: 36 + 32 = 68 inches of total path width.
• Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly: 36 + 25.5 = 61.5 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen: 32 × 54 = 1728 sq in, or 12 sq ft.
• Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly: 25.5 × 51.25 = 1306.88 sq in, or 9.08 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Reading the open size as the everyday size. The Norfolk lists 54 inches with the leaf, and the length bullet suggests 42 inches without it. Check which size you will live with most days.
• Treating the 7-piece set as a space-saver. It includes 6 chairs and its dimension axes are not labeled in the listing, so measure the room for the whole set.
• Ignoring depth. The Bare Decor is 25.5 inches deep, 6.5 inches less than the Norfolk. A narrow top folds well but leaves less room for place settings.
• Assuming assembly is the same. Only the Norfolk listing says you assemble it and provides a guidebook. For the others, ask before ordering.

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Frequently asked questions

How small does a butterfly leaf table get when folded?

The Bare Decor Emery lists 10.5 inches wide by 25.5 inches long when folded, down from 51.25 inches wide open. The Norfolk has a 12-inch self-storage leaf, so the listing suggests a 42 inch length with the leaf stored (54 – 12), but it gives no folded footprint.

Which table has the highest weight limit?

The Norfolk lists a maximum weight recommendation of 350 pounds. The Bare Decor lists 250 pounds. The 7-piece set listing gives an item weight of 156 pounds for everything but does not state a maximum load, so confirm with the seller.

Is the 7-piece set a good small-space choice?

Probably not. It includes 6 chairs, and its size listing of 54 by 32 by 29 inches has no labeled axes, so the footprint is not comparable. If space is tight, the Bare Decor’s folding design is a closer match.

Do I have to assemble these tables?

The Norfolk listing says you are responsible for assembling it and that a guidebook with step-by-step instructions is included. The Bare Decor and the 7-piece set listings do not clearly state whether assembly is needed, so check before you order.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for East West Furniture NFT-OAK-T Norfolk Kitchen Dining Table – a Rectangle Solid Wood Table Top with Butterfly Leaf, 32×54 Inch, OAK
• Amazon listing for Bare Decor Emery Double Leaf Butterfly Folding Dining Table, Teak
• Amazon listing for East West Furniture NOFK7-OAK-W 7 Piece Dining Room Table Set Consist of a Rectangle Kitchen Table with Butterfly Leaf and 6 Dining Chairs, 32×54 Inch, Oak

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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