Pencil Leg Dining Table: an extension table pictured with one of its two 22″ leaves inserted, this 72″ x 48″ dining table opens to 116″ when fully extended. The tapered octagonal (pencil) legs were inspired by the tapered octagonal posts on pencil post beds; see the link below. I have made numerous sizes of the pencil leg dining table and desks in this style as well. Depending on the wood, finish and moldings this style fits nicely in both traditional and contemporary settings. Click on the following links to see other pencil leg and pencil post items pictured on this website.