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ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
nothing more to say. Fold-out table. Frame of chromium-plated steel tubing. Tabletop laminated in white
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or folded up in
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Spruce, Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or unfolded in
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console. Opened
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console. Extra
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console. Extra
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher & 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish console fold out table with iron stretcher & three drawers. A beautiful
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Three Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern Teak Folding Tables, Silkeborg Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three Mid-Century Modern fold out tables from the 1960s. Designed by Illum Wikkelso, executed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Nesting Tables and Side Table in Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chesham, GB
A rosewood side table designed by Illum Wikkelsø with three fold out tables. Manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Teak Fold Out Nest Table
Located in Alton, GB
Mid-century teak fold out nest of table.
Category

20th Century Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Fold Out Nest Table
Mid-Century Teak Fold Out Nest Table
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Walnut Kitchen Table and Chairs, Danuta Lewandowska, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
too small, a fold-out table from the PRL, with a neat form that pleases everyone rather. Perfect for
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Farm Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish console fold out farm table Works as both a dining table and console
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

English Regency Petite Fold Out Game Table w/ Painted Checkerboard & Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This unique petite size game table features three graduated sized drawers retaining the original
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern convertible fold out console dining table 1 drawer.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

George II Irish Mahogany Fold-Out Card Table, Circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
George II Irish Mahogany fold out games table on four pad feet with a single drawer to the front.
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Walnut Satinwood Games Card Side Table, Fold Out Chess Board & Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Walnut & Satinwood fold out games chess
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20th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Cylinder Desk in Louis XVI Style Marquetry
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
drawers in the belt. The office is open to the public and has a fold-out table for credit that measures
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood

Irish Mahogany Fold-Out Games Table, George III Period circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
An Irish Mahogany Fold out games table with oval counter holders and a small drawer to the front
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fold-out Rosewood Card Table from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
Fold-out Rosewood Card Table from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries We present this
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Antique Late 19th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

George II Irish Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Fold-Out, Tea Table circa, 1760
Located in Lincoln, GB
A fine quality Georgian Irish mahogany demi-lune tea table, folds out to a circular table with
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 1950s Folding Picnic Tables
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun, and very sturdy and well-built picnic tables. The iron bases fold beneath the wooden tops
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

French 1950s Folding Picnic Tables
French 1950s Folding Picnic Tables
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century adjust. & extend. teak coffee / dining table by Wilhelm Renz, 1950s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
table to a dining table with large table top. It is mechanically height-adjustable and has a fold-out
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Three Part Fold Out Vanity Mirror with Rococo Style Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
France during the 19th century, this fold out vanity mirror screen features a metal structure securing
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine and unusual games table is of rare form, circa 1900 and 1910, is made of mahogany and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb Sideboard Dresser Console 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Munich, DE
Serving table or console table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Fold-out table top, which
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Sideboard Dresser Console 1960s
Paul McCobb Sideboard Dresser Console 1960s
H 27.17 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
20th Century French Metal Folding Table with Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the versatility and elegance of this 20th-century French Metal Folding Table with a Wooden
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20th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Metal

A Foldable Occasional Table, Made In England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming occasional table made out of two components. A large tray decorated with flora and gold
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20th Century British Tray Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

A Foldable Occasional Table, Made In England
A Foldable Occasional Table, Made In England
H 19.3 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in
William IV Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
William IV folding games or card table. This is a good quality piece with beautiful patina, it
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Antique Early 19th Century William IV Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Alias 190F Frametabel Folding Outdoor Table by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folding table for outdoor use with structure made of lacquered die­cast aluminium elements. Top in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Bleached Oak Folding Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Seaford, GB
A very unusual refectory farmhouse style dining table that can be used with the flaps along the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Folding Dining Table in Oak, Bespoke.
Located in Uppingham, GB
Bespoke Oak Dining Table, can also be used as Console/Hall Table that opens out into a Dining table
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2010s British William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Tulipwood

Folding Dining Table in Oak, Bespoke.
Folding Dining Table in Oak, Bespoke.
H 35.83 in W 72.05 in D 17.92 in
Black Folding Table by Kazuhide Takahama
By Studio Simon, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early black lacquered square table by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International that folds out
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

Black Folding Table by Kazuhide Takahama
Black Folding Table by Kazuhide Takahama
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Extremely Fine George II Folding Tea Table, circa 1750-1760
Located in Lincoln, GB
Extremely fine George II folding tea table. Opens out to round table excellent color and patination
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Tables

Materials

Wood

Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in Black Finish with Steel Top
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in Black Finish with Steel Top by Achille Castiglioni Steel frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in White Finish with Steel Top
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in White Finish with Steel Top by Achille Castiglioni Steel frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Steel

Thonet Folding Legs Table T211
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare folding table T211 designed by Thonet manufactured in Germany, circa 1930. In good original
Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Thonet Folding Legs Table T211
Thonet Folding Legs Table T211
No Reserve
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Walnut Folding Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century walnut folding dining table This table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 28 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Collectable circa 1920 Persian Moroccan Brass Topped Folding Occasional Table
Located in GB
brass top folding table. A very good looking and well-made table, the top is beautifully engraved by
Category

Vintage 1920s European Anglo-Indian Tables

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Folding Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Walnut

Stylish 8 Sided Folding Bamboo Breakfast or Center Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A schnazzy 8 sided bamboo table with folding legs having beautifully crafted top with triangular
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

ViNTAGE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN EXTRA LARGE FOLDING TRAY TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
, ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please note
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Late Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

Bruno Mathsson "Maria Flap" Folding Table in Karelian Birch, Karl Mathsson, 1977
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage folding table model "Maria Flap" by Bruno Mathsson made in the most beautiful Karelian
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Beech, Birch

ClassiCon Partially Foldable Rivoli Side Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
side leaf. Materials: Side table or tea table with foldable tabletop and two swiveling trays. Frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Gillows Attributed Antique Victorian Folding Butlers Campaign Tray Table
By Waring and Gillows, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
attributed, antique Victorian, folding butlers tray table. A very good looking well made and decorative
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Supper Table, English, Folding, Occasional, Display, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare and interesting antique supper table. An English, mahogany folding occasional
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970's Danish Modern Rosewood & Chrome Folding Dining Table / Console Table
By Georg Petersens, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Milo Baughman, Hans Wegner, and Georg Petersens designs. The measurements of the table folded is 62
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Superb WilliamIV Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb WilliamIV Folding Games or Card Table This is an exceptionally fine quality piece with
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Antique 1830s Adam Style Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Oak Folding Console/Side or Low Square Dining Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary oak folding console/side or low square dining table Contemporary solid oak top
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2010s French Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of circa 1940 Chinese Export Chinoiserie Side End Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in GB
decorative, folding side end lamp or wine tables with glass tops A good looking, well made and decorative
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Hardwood

ANTIQUE POLISHED CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with freshly polished top Please
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique heavily carved mahogany desk/writing table from the late 19th century. Note the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier pull-out Dining Table in Ash, Germany, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
legs if required. The table is veneered in ash and accentuated with ebonized details. When folded, the
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash

18th Century Irish Mahogany Folding Games Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Irish mahogany games table with breakfront foldover top, cabriole legs terminating in
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

21st Century Leather & Walnut Wood Dedalo Folding Table Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
We have combined the practicality of a removable tray and foldable legs with the elegance of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th C. French Provincial Louis XV Style Triangular Folding Games Table
Located in Morristown, NJ
to a green baize gaming surface. The table folds out to a square on four curved corner legs. When
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Folding Pedestal Card Table Mid 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Folding Pedestal Card Table, Mid 19th Century. This is a wonderful folding card table with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Folding Gate Leg Table with Figural Carvings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood folding gate leg table with figural carvings. Item features relief
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ANIMAL ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

1885 DATED ANTiQUE WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD FOLDING GAMES CHESS TRAY TABLE
Located in GB
hand made in England 1885 dated folding cards Chessboard games table with removable tray top Please
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDING TRAY TABLE ZODIAC ETCHINGs
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's with Zodiac style Leo etchings
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

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Fold Out Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fold out table for your home. Each fold out table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 35 variations of the antique or vintage fold out table you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fold out table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fold out table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fold out table that is appealing in its simplicity, but ClassiCon, Eileen Gray and Saporiti Italia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Out Table?

Prices for a fold out table start at $550 and top out at $28,313 with the average selling for $3,000.
Questions About Fold Out Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bistro table is a small table with a round tabletop that is typically 24 inches in diameter and a height of just under 30 inches. The standard bistro table comes with two chairs and is available in a range of materials, styles, and colors. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bistro tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A bobbin table is a table that features tightly turned legs that almost appear beaded from a distance. Depending on its size, a bobbin table may function as a coffee table, side table or console table. Normally, the tables feature at least one lower shelf. You'll find a selection of bobbin tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Biergarten table is a dining table inspired by the traditional furnishings used to decorate beer gardens in Germany. Typically, the design includes a wood top and metal frame. Some also feature attached benches. Find a selection of dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.