Lifely's new Extendable Dining Suite is available for pre-order.

Why This Extendable Dining Suite Is A Must-Have For Hosting

Australian furniture brand Lifely reveals a new dining set that effortlessly adapts, so there’s always room for more at your table.

Writer
Gabbi Lobo
15th of September 2026

Lifely has just released a new must-have dining range that’s perfect for those who love to host.

Designed to accommodate anything from everyday dinners to those big get-togethers, the Caterpillar Dining Suite features a clever extendable design, so there’s always room for more at the table.

Made from solid pine, the Caterpillar collection introduces a new dining table and matching bench seats that can transform from a 6-seater to a 10-seater in just a few seconds.

The insight behind the design is simple: growing families don’t need a bigger table; they need a table that says yes to more.

Improving on traditional extendable table designs, which require removing and replacing additional panels, Lifely’s accordion-style system, reminiscent of a caterpillar’s movement, ensures a buttery-smooth mechanism that’s easily manoeuvrable for one person.

By eliminating the hassle of storing detachable panels and the eyesore of permanent, oversized pieces, the Caterpillar is designed for smaller footprints and multifunctional living.

‘Everything we design at Lifely comes back to one idea: furniture that grows and adapts as an Australian family’s life changes,’ Lifely CEO Jake Yap says.

‘The Caterpillar is that thinking taken to its fullest expression. We didn’t want people choosing between a table that suits their space and one that suits their guest list, so we built a piece that does both, effortlessly. It’s the product philosophy behind everything we make.’

Discover Lifely’s new Caterpillar collection here.

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