Without leaf: 60.13" long  • With leaf: 78.13" long
Self-storing butterfly leaf: 18"  • Apron-to-floor clearance: 25.75"
Seating: Up to 8  • Finish: Medium Brown  • Estimated assembly time: 15 minutes
Why choose the Ashley Ralene Dining Extension Table D594-35?
The Ashley Ralene D594-35 combines a useful 60.13-inch everyday length with an 18-inch self-storing butterfly leaf that expands the table to 78.13 inches when more seating is needed. That means you can keep a six-person-sized footprint for routine meals without finding a separate storage place for the extension, then open the table for up to eight when family or guests arrive. Its 42-inch width also leaves more center-table room for serving dishes than a narrower 36-inch dining table. The medium-brown finish is intentionally distressed and paired with plank-style detailing, so variation and character marks are part of the design rather than a perfectly uniform, smooth appearance. Ashley uses veneers, wood and engineered wood in the construction, so the Ralene should not be described as an all-solid-wood table.
Specificationsâ–¶
Specifications Details
Dimensions
42''W x 78.13''D x 30.25''H
Weight
122.0 lbs
Color
Medium Brown
UPC
024052191974
Brand Name
Signature Design by Ashley®
Material
Wood Products and Other
Lifestyle
Casual
Pattern
Solid
Assembly
Assembly Required
Product Detailsâ–¶
Made of veneers, wood and engineered wood
1 self-storing butterfly extension leaf
Seats up to 8
Assembly required
How many people can sit at the Ashley Ralene D594-35?
A practical setup is about 6 people at the 60.13-inch everyday length and up to 8 people when the Ralene is extended to 78.13 inches. At the shorter length, three standard-width chairs can generally be distributed along the long sides or combined with end seating, depending on chair design. Opening the 18-inch leaf creates enough additional table edge to make an eight-person arrangement more realistic. Wider armchairs can reduce that capacity, so allowing roughly 24 inches of table edge per diner is still a useful check. That is the same principle behind
matching dining-table dimensions with realistic seating capacity.
How does the self-storing butterfly leaf on the Ashley Ralene D594-35 work?
The Ralene's 18-inch butterfly leaf stays with the table rather than becoming a separate panel that needs closet or basement storage. In everyday use, the table remains about 60 inches long; when additional places are needed, the concealed leaf opens to create a table just over 78 inches long. The main customer benefit is convenience: you keep the smaller footprint most of the time while the extension remains available inside the table. Because extension mechanisms can feel different depending on alignment and setup, it is better to think of the benefit as built-in storage rather than assume the leaf will always open effortlessly. This is the practical distinction behind
choosing a butterfly-leaf table instead of storing a removable extension separately.
What should I expect from the distressed finish on the Ashley Ralene D594-35?
The Ralene is intentionally designed to look warm and timeworn rather than perfectly uniform. Its medium-brown finish is distressed, and the tabletop uses plank-style detailing, so visible variation, tonal changes and character marks are part of the intended appearance. That is important to know before ordering if you prefer a completely smooth, even contemporary surface. The table is made with veneers, wood and engineered wood rather than solid wood throughout, and understanding
how solid wood, veneer and engineered wood differ in dining tables
can help set realistic expectations for both the construction and finished surface.
Considering the Ashley Ralene Dining Extension Table D594-35 for a Chicago or Illinois dining room? VBU Furniture offers local pickup and Illinois delivery, with shipping available across the contiguous 48 states.
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