Space Saving Folding Table

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Three space saving folding tables are compared here by their listed size. The COMUHOME Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table lists 31.5 in deep, 60.2 in wide and 28.5 in tall, the Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy lists 33.9 in deep, 33.9 in wide and 29.1 in tall, and the 59 inch Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table lists 59 in deep, 31.5 in wide and 29 in tall. Of the two listings with a usable footprint, the Amazon Basics table is the smallest at about 7.98 sq ft and the 59 inch table is the largest at about 12.91 sq ft. No footprint is given for the COMUHOME table, whose listed depth and width conflict.

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
COMUHOME Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table with Storage, Wheels, Space Saving	31.5″D x 60.2″W x 28.5″H; 31.5″D x 60.2″W x 28.5″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy Folding Dining Table with Carrying…	33.9″D x 33.9″W x 29.1″H; 33.9″D x 33.9″W x 29.1″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table with Storage,Space Saving	59″D x 31.5″W x 29″H; 59″D x 31.5″W x 29″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank	Buy
COMUHOME Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table	31.5″ D × 60.2″ W × 28.5″ H	n/a	Footprint not comparable (conflicting listing dimensions)	View on Amazon
Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy	33.9″ D × 33.9″ W × 29.1″ H	1149.21 sq in (7.98 sq ft)	Smallest
59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table	59″ D × 31.5″ W × 29″ H	1858.5 sq in (12.91 sq ft)	Largest	View on Amazon

1. COMUHOME Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table with Storage, Wheels, Space Saving — Footprint not comparable (conflicting listing dimensions)

Listed details: dimensions 31.5″ D × 60.2″ W × 28.5″ H (another listing field gives 15″ L × 31.5″ W × 28.5″ H); item weight 55 pounds; listed maximum weight 300 pounds; material Plywood; color Wood.

The listing describes a drop leaf folding dining table in plywood with two drawers, a bottom shelf and four wheels, two of them lockable. The specs state an item weight of 55 pounds and a maximum weight recommendation of 300 pounds, and the bullets say the plywood is 18 mm thick. The two drawers are listed at 11.0 by 7.1 by 2.8 inches. The listing says a 3-year warranty applies and that chairs are sold separately. Its size is inconsistent: the dimensions field gives 31.5 by 60.2 by 28.5 inches, while another field gives 15 by 31.5 by 28.5 inches. Verify the size before ordering.

Pros

• States a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation, with 18 mm thick plywood described.
• Two drawers (11.0 by 7.1 by 2.8 inches each) plus a bottom shelf for storage.
• Four wheels, two lockable, and a stated 3-year warranty.

Cons

• The listing contradicts itself on size: 31.5 by 60.2 by 28.5 inches in the dimensions field and 15 by 31.5 by 28.5 inches in another field. Verify before ordering; it is not ranked by footprint.
• At a stated 55 pounds it is heavy for something sold as space saving, even with wheels.
• Chairs are sold separately, and the listing tells you to check your own folding chair measurements against the bottom shelf.

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want drawers and shelf storage in a rolling table and can confirm the folded and open sizes. Skip it if you need a verified footprint for a tight room.

2. Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy Folding Dining Table with Carrying Handle, Space Saving Storage, Square, 33.9 x 29.1 x 33.9 inch, Black — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 33.9″ D × 33.9″ W × 29.1″ H; item weight 8.98 kg; material High Density Polyethylene; frame High Density Polyethylene (HDPE); color Black.

The listing describes a 34 inch square folding table in black high density polyethylene, in a folding card table style. The dimensions field gives 33.9 inches deep by 33.9 inches wide by 29.1 inches high, a footprint of 7.98 sq ft, the smallest of the comparable sizes. The specs state an item weight of 8.98 kg. The bullets say it has a carrying handle, folds in half for storage, uses a pinch-free open and close button, and has a manual locking system. The listing data does not state a weight capacity, any storage compartments or assembly steps.

Pros

• Smallest footprint of the three at 7.98 sq ft (33.9 by 33.9 inches).
• Lightest stated weight, 8.98 kg, with a carrying handle and a table that folds in half.
• Pinch-free open and close button and a manual locking system are described.

Cons

• No weight capacity is stated anywhere in the listing data.
• A plain square top with no drawers, shelf or wheels, so it adds no storage.
• At 33.9 inches square it seats fewer people than the drop leaf tables, and the listing gives no seating count.

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a light table to stow in a closet and move by its handle. Skip it if you want storage or a stated load limit.

3. 59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table with Storage,Space Saving — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 59″ D × 31.5″ W × 29″ H; item weight 61.7 pounds; listed maximum weight 300 pounds; material Engineered Wood; frame Engineered Wood+Carbon Steel; color Walnut.

The listing describes a 59 inch drop leaf foldable dining table in walnut, in engineered wood with a carbon steel frame. The dimensions field gives 59 inches deep by 31.5 inches wide by 29 inches high, a footprint of 12.91 sq ft, the largest of the three. The specs state 61.7 pounds and a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation. The bullets describe a 3-in-1 design with fully extended and half-extended modes, two small storage cabinets in the upper level, and four quiet swivel wheels. The edges are described as rounded. The dimensions field does not say which fold position it measures.

Pros

• Largest stated size at 59 by 31.5 inches (12.91 sq ft), and a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation.
• 3-in-1 design with fully extended and half-extended modes, per the listing.
• Two small storage cabinets and a dual-level storage design, on four swivel wheels.

Cons

• Heaviest listed item at 61.7 pounds, and the largest footprint, 12.91 – 7.98 = 4.93 sq ft more than the smallest table.
• The dimensions field does not say whether 59 by 31.5 inches is the open or the folded size, so check what it needs in each position.
• The listing data does not describe assembly, and it gives no warranty.

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a table that grows to 59 inches with built-in storage and wheels. Skip it if floor space is tight or weight matters.

What to check before buying space saving folding table

Start with footprint, but only trust consistent numbers. The second table is 33.9 by 33.9 inches (7.98 sq ft) and the third is 59 by 31.5 inches (12.91 sq ft), a difference of 12.91 – 7.98 = 4.93 sq ft. The first listing gives 31.5 by 60.2 by 28.5 inches in one field and 15 by 31.5 by 28.5 inches in another, so do not rank it by footprint. Verify its open and folded sizes on the page. Even for the third, the dimensions field does not say which fold position it measures, so check that too.

Second, how it folds. The second table folds in half and has a carrying handle. The first and third are drop leaf tables on wheels, so they stay in the room and shrink rather than going into a closet. If it stays out as a dining table, pick a drop leaf.

Third, stated load. The first and third both state 300 pounds as a maximum weight recommendation. The second states none. For a table with dishes, a laptop and books, that gap matters.

Fourth, weight to move. The second is 8.98 kg, the first 55 pounds, the third 61.7 pounds. Wheels on the first and third, two of the first’s lockable, help move them, but you still lift them over thresholds.

Fifth, storage. The first has two drawers and a bottom shelf, the third has two small storage cabinets, and the second has none.

Sixth, material. Plywood on the first, high density polyethylene on the second and engineered wood with carbon steel on the third.

Last, extras. The first states a 3-year warranty and notes chairs are sold separately.

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 48 inches of clear wall.

• Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy: 48 − 33.9 = 14.1 inches spare; centred, 7.05 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• 59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table: 48 − 31.5 = 16.5 inches spare; centred, 8.25 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:

• Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy: 36 + 33.9 = 69.9 inches of total path width.
• 59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table: 36 + 59 = 95 inches of total path width.

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

• Amazon Basics 34 inch Portable Sturdy: 33.9 × 33.9 = 1149.21 sq in, or 7.98 sq ft.
• 59″ Drop Leaf Foldable Dining Table: 59 × 31.5 = 1858.5 sq in, or 12.91 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Trusting one of two sizes. The first listing gives 60.2 inches in one field and 15 inches in another. Verify the open and folded size before you measure your room.
• Reading space saving as small. The third table is 12.91 sq ft, which is 4.93 sq ft more than the second. It saves space only compared with a fixed dining table.
• Assuming a card table holds weight. The second listing states no capacity. If it will carry heavy items, check the page first.
• Forgetting the weight. The first and third are 55 and 61.7 pounds. Wheels help in a room, but moving them to another floor is a heavy lift.

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Frequently asked questions

Which folding table takes the least space?

The second table, at 33.9 by 33.9 inches (7.98 sq ft), and it folds in half with a carrying handle. The third is 12.91 sq ft. The first gives two conflicting sizes, so verify it before comparing.

How much weight can they hold?

The first and third both state a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation. The second, a folding card table style, states no capacity in the listing data, so check the listing page before loading it.

Do any of them have storage?

Yes, two do. The first has two drawers and a bottom shelf, and the third has two small storage cabinets in a dual-level design. The second is a plain top with no storage described.

Can I roll them around?

The first has four wheels, two of them lockable, and the third has four swivel wheels. The second has no wheels but has a carrying handle and weighs 8.98 kg.

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 option 1
• Amazon listing for option 2
• Amazon listing for option 3

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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