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What is a drop leaf dining table?

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What is a drop leaf dining table?
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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Round Drop Leaf Tables on 1stDibs
Wooden Round Extendible Table, 60s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Step back in time with this vintage wooden round extendible table, created in the 1960s, blending timeless charm with everyday functionality.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

French Round Dining Table with Wings, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Round dining table with wings from the 1900s Depth with open wings 105cm
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Round Table, Golden Birch, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier round table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved lions feet.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

19th-Century Tuscan Elm Extendable Round Dining Table with Five Extensions
Located in Puglia, Puglia
When fully closed, the table features a round top measuring 135 cm / 53.1 in in diameter, with folding drop leaves that allow the table to become even more compact when not in use.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Elm

Antique Swedish Art Deco Round Hoop Table, Glass Shelves, Circa 1930s
Located in Lewes, England
Here we have an Antique Swedish Art Deco Round Hoop Table from the early 1930s It features 2 hoops that are wrapped in dry seagrass type material supporting 2 glass shelves and sta...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Pair Petite Diminutive Mahogany Spider Leg Pad Foot Round Gateleg Tables
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
It is hard to find a matching pair of antique gateleg tables and this diminutive set is delicate and so precious! They have elegant spider legs with tiny pad feet and the mahogany to...
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Early 20th Century Unknown William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

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