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Vintage Versatile Pine Drop Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American pine drop leaf table with warm slightly worn patina, having two leaves. Makes a
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Vintage 1940s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Federal Drop Leaf Table. American, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely proportioned and well made early 19th century American mahogany drop leaf table with no
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5006 small Victorian, burr walnut Sutherland table of oval design, having figured walnut drop
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century oak gateleg table having a solid oak top with two drop leave, original iron
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Antique 17th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
H 28.15 in W 44.69 in D 19.49 in
19th Century Dutch Drop Leaf Table, Demilune Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch drop leaf table ~ demilune console is one of the more unusual tables we've
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Oval Dining / Center Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Troy, NY
Well developed, decorative Italian Baroque 17th Century Drop-Leaf Table of Beautiful quality with
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Mahogany Single Drawer and Banded Drop Leaf with Stretcher Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful large drop leaf side in solid mahogany with banded top. Measures 45" wide with open
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Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wegner created a coherent table which is achieved by the implementation of purely geometric forms. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Organic Modern Rectangular Indoor / Outdoor Coffee Table 'LEAF 6'
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Sculptural Handmade Side / Bedside Table 'Mushroom Solid' Size Tall
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it. Don’t drop hard/heavy objects on
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2010s Greek Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

TRN Side Table in Solid Ash Wood, Model 1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Hand crafted in selected solid ash wood, with traditional cabinet making techniques, the table is
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2010s Polish Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Organic Modern Accent / Side Coffee Table 'Piedi' by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
weather. Store tables individually - not stackable. Clean with just damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Organic Modern Oval Side / Bedside Table 'Femme' by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Georgian drop leaf dining tables of this design are relatively common to find, however it is rare to find
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 54 in
Organic Modern Sculptural 'FRANC' table in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it. Don’t drop hard
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Organic Modern Table "Poise Sculpted" in white cast stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
. Store tables individually - not stackable. Clean with just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Hand Sculpted Organic Modern Oval Side Table 'BLOOM' in white cast stone
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
- not stackable. Clean with just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table
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2010s Greek Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Hand Sculpted Side Table 'PLINTH MARBLE' in white cast stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it. Don’t drop hard/heavy
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble

Set of 2 Organic Modern MUSHROOM SOLID' tables Tall & Low in white cast stone
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it. Don’t drop hard
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2010s Greek Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Organic Modern Sculptural Breakfast / Dining Table "Poise" by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
weather. Clean with just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its
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2010s Greek Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Classic Contemporay Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel Table Lamp and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
leave rings on blackened steel table tops. Coasters or placemats can protect the finish. Periodic
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp Classic Small Modern Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel & Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
leave rings on blackened steel table tops. Coasters or placemats can protect the finish. Periodic
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Dining Table Model 1197 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table model 1197 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Mahogany. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Organic Mordern Accent / Cocktail Table 'PLINTH MARBLE' by Alentes Atelier
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
. Clean with just damp cloth. Don’t Don’t pull, drop or drag table. Don’t tilt the table on its spherical
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2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble

Organic Modern Round Coffee Table 'PIEDI' Handcrafted by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
weather. Clean with just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Organic Mordern Sculptural Oval Coffee Table 'TARTARUGA' by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
the table on its base to lift it. Don’t drop hard/heavy objects on top surface edges. Don’t leave
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Organic Modern Sculptural Coffee Table 'LEAF 4' Handcrafted by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
just a damp cloth. Don’t pull, drop or drag the table. Don’t tilt the table on its base to lift it
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
feature drop in seats which can quickly and easily be removed leaving the cane seats below available to
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Antique 1850s English Elizabethan Dining Room Sets

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Oak, Walnut

Floor Lamp Classic Contemporary Hand-sculpted Blackened Steel and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
leave rings on blackened steel table tops. Coasters or placemats can protect the finish. Periodic
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Rose Drop" Pendant with Sapphires & Old Cut Diamonds on Chain in Mixed Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
can see its pale yellow-green tone in some of the photos -- and showing some dings off the table. We
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Hand Sculpted Bench / Table 'MEDUSA' in white cast stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
. Mixed and poured by hand, our tables are assembled and sealed with a specialized highly protective
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cast Stone

Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
, spreading the light uniformly and not leaving darker end of the table areas. The led used are over 80 CRI
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass

Large American Folk Art Masterpiece Glass Mosaic Sculpture Painting Wall Hanging
By Lawrence Rothbort
Located in Surfside, FL
and shapes. This had been mounted as a coffee table top but was intended to be hung on the wall
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Board

Les Peintres Témoins de leur Temps - Lithographed Poster after M. Chagall - 1963
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
"The Revolution" where the central figure is Vladimir Lenin doing a handstand on a table, and in the
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Mid-20th Hollywood Regency Credenza or Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Topeka, KS
chosen to leave it alone. The hardware has been cleaned and lacquered. Please see photos and zoom in for
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Maine Landscape - Dusk, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
without giving too much away - leaving enough for viewers to assemble the scenery as their eyes traverse
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 17.33 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1997
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1997
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1997
H 26.38 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 27.56 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 1989
H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 27.96 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 18.12 in
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 12.21 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 16.93 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 12.21 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 22.05 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2007
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2007
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2007
H 15.36 in W 6.3 in D 9.85 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 12.21 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 11.82 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 12.6 in
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2015
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2015
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2015
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2006
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2006
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2006
H 23.63 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
Northern European Ash Biedermeier Drop Leave Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Continental Neoclassic table in Ashwood.
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Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ash

Classical and Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Providence, RI
This is a wonderful small drop-leaf table with open lyres, supported by saber legs, which provide a
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gangso Mobler Rosewood Dining Table and Six Chairs Poul H. Poulsen Denmark
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
dining chairs circa 1970s, this beautiful extending table with two drop leaves and art ceramic tiles to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Drop Leave Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop leave table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each drop leave table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and metal. Find 85 options for an antique or vintage drop leave table now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop leave table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right drop leave table, those designed in mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made drop leave table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wayne Fischer, ALENTES and Aldo Tura are consistently popular.

How Much is a Drop Leave Table?

Prices for a drop leave table start at $363 and top out at $54,507 with the average selling for $4,928.
Questions About Drop Leave Table
  • 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 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 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 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.