These smartly designed tables shape-shift from petite to party-ready in an instant.

A durable metal base and solid teak slats make the Roda Spinnaker extendable table ($13,389) perfect for your next patio party. livingspace.com➊ Take It Outside A durable metal base and solid teak slats make the Roda Spinnaker extendable table ($13,389) perfect for your next patio party. livingspace.comFrom writing desk to dining table: the Eros table by Natuzzi Italia ($3,899) fulfills your every (surface) need. sandysfurniture.ca➋ When Size MattersFrom writing desk to dining table: the Eros table by Natuzzi Italia ($3,899) fulfills your every (surface) need. sandysfurniture.cacalligaris magic j table➌ All OccasionsSome nights are for solo snacking in front of the television, and others are for entertaining eight of your closest friends. Either way, the Calligaris Magic-J glass table (from $1,812) has you covered. calligaris.comLigne Roset➍ ’Round HereChic and streamlined, the Citadine by Ligne Roset ($2,475) runs circles around other folding tables. livingspace.comportage gus modern➎ For the AgesSome things never go out of style, and the Portage extension table by Gus Modern ($1,350) is right up there with little black dresses and good manners. stylegarage.comcristallo➏ Vintage CoolWhether the vintage pinewood Cristallo (from $5,860) is being used as a full-sized dining table or is folded up to coffee-table size, its reclaimed-wood finish provides plenty of character. resourcefurniture.com