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Antique English Draw Leaf Table Game Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a great little English game table/draw leaf table measures 60' with both leafs extended
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Antique Early 1900s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Hardwood

19th Century French Draw Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century French draw leaf table made from oak with banded and parqueted top and leaves
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Draw Leaf Table
19th Century French Draw Leaf Table
H 29.38 in W 51 in D 36 in
Long White Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Italian-style draw-leaf table extends from an 81" game table to a larger 120" long dining table
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Long White Italian Draw Leaf Table
Long White Italian Draw Leaf Table
H 30.5 in W 120 in D 41 in
Cortina White Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian-style draw leaf table converts from a square 41" game table to a larger 76" long dining
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

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Porcelain, Wood

Blonde Mahogany Cottage Draw Leaf Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blonde mahogany cottage draw leaf table This is an unusual size piece, the square table has a
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Early 20th Century Country Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

English Oak Draw Leaf Table, C. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Presenting an Edwardian oak pub table from circa 1900, featuring convenient draw leaves for
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Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

English Oak Draw Leaf Table, C. 1900
English Oak Draw Leaf Table, C. 1900
H 30 in W 71 in D 41.75 in
Circa 1860 Jacobean Revival Style Draw Leaf Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Jacobean revival style draw leaf table, English. Oak. Solid form with chunky tops, h
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Very Long French 19th Century Cherrywood Draw-Leaf Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very long French 19th century cherrywood draw-leaf table that when fully extended will seat 18
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Antique 1880s French Tables

Materials

Cherry

Chestnut Draw Leaf Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chestnut dining table with draw leaf extensions on either side. Top with nutty brown finish and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Farm Tables

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Chestnut

Chestnut Draw Leaf Table
Chestnut Draw Leaf Table
H 31 in W 72 in D 34.75 in
Oak Parquetry draw leaf table
Located in Cheshire, GB
French Provincial style draw leaf dining table, the oak parquet top with two pull-out leaves above
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Oak Parquetry draw leaf table
Oak Parquetry draw leaf table
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 39 in
1700s / 1800s Antique French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, Draw Leaf Table
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Draw Leaf Table, French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, 18th / 19th Century, 1700s
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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Cherry Double Draw Leaf Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Presenting an exquisite antique dining table with a unique double draw leaf design. This
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry

Gray Wash Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table is a versatile piece that transforms from an 81-inch table to a 120-inch long dining
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Gray Wash Italian Draw Leaf Table
Gray Wash Italian Draw Leaf Table
H 30.5 in W 120 in D 41 in
English Oak Draw Leaf Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Edwardian oak pub table with draw leaves, c. 1900. The top and leaves are paneled and are supported
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables

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Oak

English Oak Draw Leaf Table, c. 1900
English Oak Draw Leaf Table, c. 1900
H 29 in W 35.88 in D 35.88 in
17th Century Inlaid Dutch Draw-Leaf Table
Located in Troy, NY
Dutch extension table of typical form. The top and each of the extension leaves feature an inlaid
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Ebony

Mid Century Danish Modern 8 Foot Teak Draw Leaf Table
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful large, extendable Danish Mid Century teak table with draw leaves that tuck under when not
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20th Century Modern Tables

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Teak

17th Century, Charles I, Oak Draw Leaf Table, Circa 1640
Located in Leominster, GB
The top of three fully-cleated boards, the two leaves of similar construction, all frieze rails carved with lunettes, raised on large plain bulbous 'cup-and-cover' turned legs, joine...
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Antique Early 17th Century British Renaissance Tables

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Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf table the plank top having pull-out leaves to each end above a carved frieze raised
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Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

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Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
H 31 in W 54 in D 36 in
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf table of generous proportions. The thick plank top having pull-out leaves to each end
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Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

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Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
H 30.5 in W 52 in D 32.5 in
Italian Draw Leaf Extension Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian-style draw leaf table converts from a square 41" game table to a larger 76" long dining
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Draw Leaf Extension Table
Italian Draw Leaf Extension Table
H 30 in W 76 in D 41 in
Mid Century Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Puslinch, ON
) Description: A vintage teak draw leaf table. Made in Denmark by Farstrup, circa 1970s. Great overall condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in High Point, NC
Timeless Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table: Expandable design, rich patina, and enduring oak
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Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 48 in D 84 in
Gray Italian Draw Leaf Extension Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian-style draw leaf table converts from a square 41" game table to a larger 76" long dining
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

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Porcelain, Wood

Cherry Wood Extension Table with Draw Leaves
Located in Nantucket, MA
Beautiful vintage fiery red cherry wood European Draw Leaf Table with a four board top and
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Mid-20th Century European Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century painted lamp table with two drawers and drop leaves. Fake draw fronts on one
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 24 in
Antique French Country Dining Kitchen Table Stripped Bleached Draw Leaf Parquet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Country Dining kitchen table Stripped Bleached Draw Leaf Parquet Top. Direct
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Tables

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Oak

Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
By Heal's
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St044 Fine quality early Victorian drop leaf table by Heal & Son London, having figured mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
H 28.346 in W 17.717 in D 24.016 in
Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C tiger eye drop on draw leaf one draw table from new England. Taper Legs. Great
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Maple

Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
Antique Swedish Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the wonderful warm pine that draws one to this gate leg table from the Swedish countryside
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Pine

Antique English 18th Century Oak Gate Leg drop leaf Table
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique English 18th Century Oak Gate Leg drop leaf Table, on turned column legs. A single draw on
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Antique English 18th Century Oak Gate Leg drop leaf Table
Antique English 18th Century Oak Gate Leg drop leaf Table
No Reserve
H 28.35 in W 44.49 in D 35.44 in
18th Century American Hepplewhite Cherry Drop Leaf Table, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century American Hepplewhite cherry drop leaf table, circa 1780, having a shaped top with
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Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

French late 16th Century Henry II Walnut Extending Table
Located in Troy, NY
Henry II period draw-leaf table of simple linear design. and with centuries of care and use to give
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Antique English 18th Century George III Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table C.1780
Located in London, GB
III mahogany Pembroke table, butterfly shaped, the drop leaf top over a single frieze drawer and
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Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Dining Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
complemented by the solid wood frame. This expandable draw leaf table features classic Danish design with its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Patinated Oak, 1930s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning Art Deco draw leaf table made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1930s. The table is made
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Draw Leaf Dining Table
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 4229 dining table in solid mahogany with two extension leaves.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Draw Leaf  Dining Table
Draw Leaf  Dining Table
H 29.75 in W 53.5 in D 35.5 in
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top having pull out ends. Above carved
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Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

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Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 31.5 in
Small Antique Limed Oak Dining Table with Barley Twist Supports, English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A lovely limed oak dining or kitchen table with barley twist supports. It is a draw leaf table
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Vintage 1910s English Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Early 18th Century Swiss / Italian Baroque Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in Troy, NY
A Southern Swiss or North Italian walnut draw-leaf table of elegant, unique design. The draw-leaf
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining table in rich rosewood grain. Danish made with two extra leaves that
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 28.75 in W 59.75 in D 37.75 in
Draw Leaf Midcentury Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made dining table in rich rosewood grain. Two leaves hide underneath the table top and are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Draw Leaf Midcentury Dining Table
Draw Leaf Midcentury Dining Table
H 28.25 in W 55.25 in D 35.5 in
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish made dining table with expanding top. Goes from 54" to 93" when leaves
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Antique Swiss Draw-Leaf Extension Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
frieze drawer to one side, two hidden draw-leaves that open to a full-length dining table of 85 inches
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Swiss Draw-Leaf Extension Table
Antique Swiss Draw-Leaf Extension Table
H 29.5 in W 85 in D 34.5 in
Country Draw Leaf Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country draw leaf extension dining table. Extending to 120 inches, the Table is a beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Country French Louis XV Style Extending Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
century. This Louis XV draw-leaf table features two pullout leaves that rest under the top when not in
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique Liegoise Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise draw leaf dining table hails from the storied region from which exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
By Europa Antiques
Located in Portland, OR
French dining table. The draw leaf design allows the leaves to be hidden under the top and then pulled
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 30 in W 48.25 in D 39.25 in
Very Large Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top above two pullout / pull-out ends, to
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern dining table with two hidden draw leaf extensions. Teakwood in good condition with
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Figured Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique figured walnut draw leaf dining table, made in England and dating from around
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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
Antique Figured Walnut Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish dining table, circa 1960's. Beautiful, subtle surfboard shaped top with rich toned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Moreddi Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Highland, IN
This teak dining table by Moreddi is a Danish design classic. Beautifully detailed and constructed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Moreddi Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Moreddi Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
H 28.5 in W 103.5 in D 37.25 in
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 52.25" (closed), 97.25" (open) wide x 21.5" deep x 62.25" tall. Condition: In...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table in Teak
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table in Teak
H 62.25 in W 52.25 in D 21.5 in
Small Teak + Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 43.5? (closed), 74? (open) wide x 31.5? deep x 29? tall Condition: In excelle...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Small Teak + Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Small Teak + Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 43.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Rustic Petite Draw Leaf Dining Table ~ Breakfast Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Petite Draw Leaf Dining Table ~ Breakfast Table is perfect for a cozy breakfast nook
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Solid French Oak Refectory Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid French oak refectory draw leaf dining table. This piece is has a beautiful hand carved base
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Rustic Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table ~ Breakfast Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table ~ Breakfast Table is an ingenious contrivance that
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Walnut Parquet Draw Leaf Dining Room Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Provincial style draw leaf parquet dining table, the serpentine walnut parquet top with two
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Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table is a marvelous adaptation of the design rendered in
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Neoclassical Walnut Draw Leaf Banquet Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Walnut Draw Leaf Banquet Table will create a truly timeless elegance
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Draw Leaf Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal draw leaf table for your home. Each draw leaf table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a draw leaf table, we have 325 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect draw leaf table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A draw leaf table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one draw leaf table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck and Johannes Andersen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Draw Leaf Table?

A draw leaf table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,002, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Draw Leaf Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.