I have this table! I love it! I wish I had bought 2 when I finally got mine - I envied one for years - in my kitchen I had to choose between a table or a dishwasher as a permanent fixture.
Mine is rounded on the ends so it makes an Oval instead of a rectangle when popped up. I got mine at Aldi.
My X-MIL has one like in the picture that she drags out for holiday parties when the whole fam damily comes over.
I know they can be found in 2 finishes here
http://www.surprisesurprise.com/products/Gate_Leg_Table.328.html

peace & gatelegs

*Christina: Now I'm jealous that you have one too. Thanks for the hint on where to find it in a different finish. I love dark wood, and was thinking that if i bought it I would have to re-finish it. Great find, I'm going to add it to my wish list when I get an apartment of my own.

I love white, so my favorite is the Wing drop leaf table: http://tinyurl.com/5m9m5h

Kristin, you may as well be describing my life: I just finished my afternoon snack--sitting on the sofa, of course! All of these tables would be perfect solutions to my kitchen table-less life! Thank you!

I am not a massive lover of IKEA, but years ago I bought their gateleg (?) table. Mine did not have chairs, I opted for some mondian-style european cafe chairs instead. In my very small cottage, it worked out great. I used it next to the couch as a side table and pulled it out for dinner with a friend. I even pulled it outside on the patio on occasion and served up to 6, informally, if you can believe it. Mine had drawers on both sides, and I used it for linens and matches. Worked out great. Just needed to be tightened here and there. But for four years, I dined daily on it.

John

I think anything that offers storage as an option is a great thing. Many clients of mine are opting for the upholstered cube, usually in leather. It can be used as an ottoman, extra seating, or a coffee table with a tray on it (use two in this case). Stash extra linens, books, etc inside the cube!

*Tracey: I agree, anything with extra storage is a bonus when you're dealing with tight living quarters. The storage ottoman is a great solution.