Drop Front Table
Antique 19th Century English George IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak
Antique 1880s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Other
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak, Walnut, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Birch
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Cedar, Satinwood, Rosewood, Purpleheart, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembro...
Brass
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Birch, Teak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Brass
20th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Other
Antique 1830s American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1920s British Regency Tables
Walnut, Yew
20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pedestals
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American End Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Olive, Burl
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1820s English Regency Sofa Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Vanities
Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The table in front of a couch is a coffee table.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023The 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.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The 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, 2023While 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.
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