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Vintage Heritage-Henredon Gateleg Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Gateleg dining Table in oak with drop leaf top. Table top is made of solid hand planed oak
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak
Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak
H 29.93 in W 63.19 in D 22.05 in
Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very rare restored gateleg dining table with screen printed plywood top. The table folds in two
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Koefoed. Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Pennsylvania House Early American Colonial Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House drop leaf gateleg dining table, circa 1970s. Made from maple in collonial
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Vintage 1970s American Colonial Dining Room Tables

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Maple

William and Mary Style Pine Gateleg Dining table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William and Mary style pine gateleg / dining room table, mid 20th century. The diameter of the top
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A modular dining table by the iconic Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

19th Century Yew Wood Gateleg Dropleaf Wake Table
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century English Gateleg dining table or wake table. The oval top raised on ring turned and
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Antique 18th Century English George I Dining Room Tables

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Yew

Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Kofoed. Produced by Niels Kofoed in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Large 17th Century Charles II Period Solid Oak Double Gateleg Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning mid 17th century, Charles II period, large solid oak double gateleg dining table. The
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Dining Room Tables

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Oak

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Solid yew wood drop-leaf gateleg dining table. Large size and great patina Measures: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century English American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembro...

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Yew

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Oak Gateleg, Drop Leaf Table, Dining Table Leaves, Scotland 1930, H953
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Table, Vintage Oak Gateleg, Drop Leaf Table, Dining Table Leaves, Antique Furniture
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Gateleg Table In Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely oak table called Gateleg Very beautiful table which has a very beautiful turned base
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20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Gateleg Table In Oak
Large Gateleg Table In Oak
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 69.3 in
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Hepplewhite Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Hepplewhite style gateleg drop-leaf dining table, unbranded. Solid walnut, smooth apron
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables

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Brass

1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table. Carved sculptural legs. Rich wood grain
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Vintage 1920s North American Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 183CM WIDE BURR PINE GATELEG EXTENDING ROUND DiNING TABLE
Located in GB
Victorian Burr pine Gateleg extending dining table circa 1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Ant. Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table, Drop Leaf/Dining Table, Scotland 1910, H734
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table, Drop Leaf Table, Dining Table, Scotland 1910, H734 Scotland
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Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

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Oak

17th Century Danish Baroque Gateleg Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 17th century Danish Baroque oak oval gateleg table with four skilfully turned legs
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Antique 17th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Jacobean Country Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf 55" Round Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Country Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf 55" Round Dining Table. Item featured has
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa early 1900s England. A gorgeous oak folding gateleg table, filled with old-world charm
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Antique Early 1900s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table
Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table
H 29 in W 58.5 in D 42 in
1920s English Bleached Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa 1920s England. A gorgeous bleach oak folding gateleg table, filled with old-world charm. The
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Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Oak

1920s English Bleached Oak Gateleg Table
1920s English Bleached Oak Gateleg Table
H 28.5 in W 59.25 in D 42 in
Antique George III Oak Gateleg table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George III style English oak gateleg table, early 19th century. With partial mortise and
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Oak Gateleg table
Antique George III Oak Gateleg table
H 28 in W 18 in D 51.5 in
18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian country Gateleg harvest table with leather surface. Beautiful patina and structurally sound
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Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table
18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table
H 31.5 in W 77.75 in D 68 in
18th century Painted French Gateleg Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully unusual painted gateleg table.
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Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality mid 20th Century oak double gateleg table with barley twist legs and rails, a
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table
H 29.75 in W 84 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Oval Chestnut Gateleg Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very generous oval gateleg table of beautiful chestnut with robust barley twist carved legs. When
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Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

HENKEL HARRIS 2117 32 Solid Wild Black Cherry Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style gateleg drop-leaf dining table by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 18th Century or earlier solid oak gateleg table. This table is held together with peg
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Antique 19th Century English Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 65.5 in
Antique Walnut Gatelegs Oval Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique walnut oval table. Functioning gatelegs. Great for small dining areas. Measures 48.5" in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 18th Century Oak Gateleg Oval Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 18th Century solid oak gateleg table. This table boosts charm and patina only possible with
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Early 20th Century Mahogany Gateleg Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
gate leg dining table which has just recently been re-finished in our workshop. Leaves lift up and 2
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Circa 1860 England. A gorgeous oak folding double gateleg table, filled with old-world charm
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Antique 1860s English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique Folding Gateleg Table in Oak, England 1760s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful English oak folding Gatelag table,18 th Century 8 twisted and folding legs, great, good
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Antique 1760s English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Late 19th Century Antique Farmhouse Solid Chestnut Gateleg Table
Located in Charleston, SC
pieces are so versatile too! Use as a console or a dining table. Fully extended 60” 1 leaf extended
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

English William & Mary early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table
Located in Troy, NY
English William & Mary Period early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table, of refined design and
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table, Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, H757
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak barley Twist Gateleg table, drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, H757 Scotland 1920
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Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome 19th Century English mahogany gateleg drop leaf table was crafted from the select
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Antique 1880s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Table Gateleg Oval Oak Flemish Split Leg 5ft Original Ironwork Architetural
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN UNUSUAL, FLEMISH, BAROQUE, OAK, SPLIT, GATELEG, OVAL TABLE WITH ORIGINAL IRONWORK & SINGLE
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Antique 1650s Dutch Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Gateleg, Petite Carved Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1930, H1097
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Gateleg, Petite Carved Circular Drop Leaf Table, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1930
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg Table with Drawer, Scotland 1920, H706
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg table with drawer, Scotland 1920, H706 Scotland 1920 Solid Walnut
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Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Style Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Breakfast Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite William and Mary style barley twist oak Gateleg drop leaf Breakfast Table in 100
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Regency Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Regency mahogany dining table. Each end is supported by a turned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining/Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany dining/centre table having a quality mahogany top with two drop
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Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

18th Century Antique Quality Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique quality oak drop leaf dining table having a quality oak top with 2 oval drop
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Antique 18th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany drop leaf dining table having a quality mahogany top with two
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Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III Irish Mahogany Wake/Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique George III original Irish mahogany wake/dining table having an
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Antique 18th Century Northern Irish George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

Plank End Gateleg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good late 17th century English or Welsh oak gateleg table, the oval top over balustrade silhouette
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Antique Late 17th Century Welsh Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Plank End Gateleg Table
Plank End Gateleg Table
H 28.5 in W 30.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table. Item features
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

English 18th Century Gateleg Table
Located in Delft, NL
English 18th century gateleg table. An Oak drop-leaf gateleg table with folding sides, resting
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Antique 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Gateleg Table
English 18th Century Gateleg Table
H 39.97 in W 41.15 in D 16.34 in
18th Century English Gateleg Table
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century English Gateleg table is made of oak and has unusual splayed feet. It has a single
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Antique Early 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Gateleg Table
18th Century English Gateleg Table
H 28.25 in W 54 in D 43.75 in
19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Wembley, GB
An oak gateleg side table raised on eight turned legs, 19C. Stock ref. #2179 In very good order
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Antique 19th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table
19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 27.17 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
Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with two oval drop leaves
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table
Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table
H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 16.15 in
Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 18th century oak gateleg table of diminutive size. With carved bobbin legs and great color
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Antique Early 18th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 13 in
Oak Gateleg Table Early 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little oak table from the beginning of the 18th century from England called Gateleg table
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Gateleg Table Early 18th Century
Oak Gateleg Table Early 18th Century
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.14 in
18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
The top of this early oak table is a good size occasional or breakfast table in original condition
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
H 26.25 in W 41 in D 35.5 in
Antique Early American Style Curly Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
hand turned legs and a drawer along the front. Great for use as a dining table or hallway console
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good 17th Century drop leaf table of small proportions having a fantastic colour and patina
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 31.89 in
William And Mary Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Essex, MA
With D shape drop leaves and a frieze drawer. Swing out leaf supports.Turned legs and stretchers.
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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

William And Mary Oak Gateleg Table
William And Mary Oak Gateleg Table
H 23.75 in W 12.38 in D 32.5 in
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Gateleg Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gateleg dining tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and hardwood, all gateleg dining tables available were constructed with great care. Gateleg dining tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian gateleg dining tables are consistently popular styles. Some gateleg dining tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller gateleg dining tables, measuring 8 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many gateleg dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Niels Koefoed and Kurt Østervig produced popular gateleg dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Gateleg Dining Tables?

Prices for gateleg dining tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gateleg dining tables begin at $236 and can go as high as $18,424, while the average can fetch as much as $3,263.

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 Gateleg Dining Tables
  • 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 ExpertMarch 16, 2020

    “Gate” in “gateleg table” refers to the pivoted leg supports under the table that are connected at their ends by crosspieces. When raised, the table’s two drop leaves, which are usually D-shaped, are supported upon these gates. When gateleg tables originated in England in the 16th century, they were oval or round and were generally named after their shape (and weren’t yet called gateleg tables) in order to distinguish them from the long tables they’d replaced, as dining had by then been relegated to meals for the family, not an entire household and assembled guests.

  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.