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Regency Mahogany Sofa Table with Drop Sides and  Brass Cap Castors
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table with Drop Sides and  Brass Cap Castors

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table with Drop Sides and Brass Cap Castors

Located in Southampton, NJ

Regency style Mahogany drop-leaf sofa table with two fitted dovetail drawers, embellished with

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

English Sheraton Mahogany Davenport Table
English Sheraton Mahogany Davenport Table

English Sheraton Mahogany Davenport Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton style (19/20th Century) mahogany davenport table with drop sides and inlaid border

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gio Drop Walnut Wood Side Table with Ceramic Top
Gio Drop Walnut Wood Side Table with Ceramic Top

Gio Drop Walnut Wood Side Table with Ceramic Top

By Pacini & Cappellini

Located in Milan, IT

The Gio Drop side table showcases a sculptural silhouette with a unique droplet-shaped ceramic top

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs, 19th Century
Victorian Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs, 19th Century

Victorian Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs, 19th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

This elegant 19th-century Victorian drop-leaf side table is crafted in richly toned wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1750 Queen Anne Table with Oval Drop Leaves on Turned Legs
1750 Queen Anne Table with Oval Drop Leaves on Turned Legs

1750 Queen Anne Table with Oval Drop Leaves on Turned Legs

Located in Norton, MA

Queen Anne table, having oval drop leaves on turned (slipper) legs ending in pad feet, circa 1750

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Pembroke Tables Mahogany Side Table Inlay
Pair Pembroke Tables Mahogany Side Table Inlay

Pair Pembroke Tables Mahogany Side Table Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

versatile and elegant design. A Pembroke table is a small, lightweight table with drop leaves on either side

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher
English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher

English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English yew wood drop-leaf side table from the second half of the 19th century, with circular

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Yew

Late 19th Century English Drop Leaf Table
Late 19th Century English Drop Leaf Table

Late 19th Century English Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century small oak side table with drop leaves from England. The top has a beveled edge

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Two Drawer Bedside / End Table
American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Two Drawer Bedside / End Table

American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Two Drawer Bedside / End Table

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire mahogany bedside / end table with hinged drop leaves on either side, 2 pullout

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Side Tables

Materials

Felt

19th Century English Oak Drop Leaf Side Table
19th Century English Oak Drop Leaf Side Table

19th Century English Oak Drop Leaf Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak side table with drop leaves from England. The top has a small molded rim around

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Burnished Copper Bronzed Glass Side Table by Egg Designs
Burnished Copper Bronzed Glass Side Table by Egg Designs

Burnished Copper Bronzed Glass Side Table by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Drop Side Table with a glass top is a testament to Egg Designs' exploration of material

Category

2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET
VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET

VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This elegant vintage drop-leaf sofa table showcases classic craftsmanship

Category

20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood

French Louis XVI Mahogany Round Dining Table
French Louis XVI Mahogany Round Dining Table

French Louis XVI Mahogany Round Dining Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-Style (19th Century) mahogany round (opened) dining table with drop sides and a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table
Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table

Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century English oak small side table with drop-leaves. The top is made from nicely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century teak wood sewing table with two drop leaves on either side, a single drawer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century teak wood sewing table with two drop leaves on either side, a single drawer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

18th Century Small English Drop Leaf
18th Century Small English Drop Leaf

18th Century Small English Drop Leaf

Located in High Point, NC

18th century small oak side table with drop leaves. The top is simple and opens to measure 26.25

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Folding Wooden Wing Table with Side Drawers
Folding Wooden Wing Table with Side Drawers

Folding Wooden Wing Table with Side Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

Folding Wooden Wing Table with Side Drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Folding Side Table with Turned Base in Varnished Mahogany Wood
19th Folding Side Table with Turned Base in Varnished Mahogany Wood

19th Folding Side Table with Turned Base in Varnished Mahogany Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

Charming vintage folding side table crafted entirely from solid wood with a warm, polished finish

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Imperial Furniture Gate Leg Folding Wood Turned Leg Side Table with Drawer
Imperial Furniture Gate Leg Folding Wood Turned Leg Side Table with Drawer

Imperial Furniture Gate Leg Folding Wood Turned Leg Side Table with Drawer

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids wooden folding table with drawer. An elegant piece perfect for use

Category

20th Century American American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique oak dining table from early 1900 with a drop-leaf on one side
Antique oak dining table from early 1900 with a drop-leaf on one side

Antique oak dining table from early 1900 with a drop-leaf on one side

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this unique antique oak dining table from the early 1900s with a drop-leaf on one

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Burnished Brass Mid Century Drinks Trolley - Bar Cart with Drop Leaf Sides
Burnished Brass Mid Century Drinks Trolley - Bar Cart with Drop Leaf Sides

Burnished Brass Mid Century Drinks Trolley - Bar Cart with Drop Leaf Sides

Located in London, by appointment only

A very well-presented mid-century drinks trolley with convenient adjustable flaps, marquetry tops, and burnished brass galleries. The legs of burnished brass and all lacquered to pro...

Category

Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

5 Foot Vintage Mahogany Dining Table with Drop Leaves by Rway
5 Foot Vintage Mahogany Dining Table with Drop Leaves by Rway

5 Foot Vintage Mahogany Dining Table with Drop Leaves by Rway

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage Rway dining table with drop leaf sides. At nearly five feet when fully spread, this

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Pedestal Table w/Side Leaves
Swedish Pedestal Table w/Side Leaves

Swedish Pedestal Table w/Side Leaves

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish writing table with drop leaf sides from the mid 19th century. This antique table from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves
Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves

Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A Louis XVI Style mahogany extension dining table with two drop sides and two additional leaves

Category

20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Style Banquet Dining Table with Demilune Ends
English Georgian Style Banquet Dining Table with Demilune Ends

English Georgian Style Banquet Dining Table with Demilune Ends

By Kittinger

Located in Rio Vista, CA

large center table with drop leaf sides measuring 76.5 open and 29 with the leaves closed. Each end of

Category

20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Johan Tapp American Mid-Century Custom Flip Flop Console Table
Johan Tapp American Mid-Century Custom Flip Flop Console Table

Johan Tapp American Mid-Century Custom Flip Flop Console Table

By Johan Tapp

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Maple Custom "Flip Flop" Console Table with drop leaf sides supported by oval

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Deco Birch and Marquetry Inlay Cocktail Table
Swedish Art Deco Birch and Marquetry Inlay Cocktail Table

Swedish Art Deco Birch and Marquetry Inlay Cocktail Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish free-standing cocktail table with two drop leaves. One side can lift up or both at the

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm, Walnut, Fruitwood

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk
English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style '19th century' walnut end table (desk) with drop sides (10" wide) and having

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

LXIII Style Table with Drop Sides
LXIII Style Table with Drop Sides

LXIII Style Table with Drop Sides

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century walnut French Louis XIII style table with drop sides from bastide le trentin

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

Heywood Wakefield Maple Drop Leaf Table with Inverted Sides
Heywood Wakefield Maple Drop Leaf Table with Inverted Sides

Heywood Wakefield Maple Drop Leaf Table with Inverted Sides

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Finely finished inverted blond wood drop-leaf table by Heywood-Wakefield, 1950s, America. Original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Mahogany  Small Drop Leaf  Side Table
Mahogany  Small Drop Leaf  Side Table

Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Side Table

Located in Bedford, NY

SMALL HEPPLEWHITE STYLE TABLE WITH DROP LEAFS BOTH SIDES- MARQUETRY INLAY IN TOPS- SWING OUT LEGS

Category

Vintage 1930s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables
Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables with outstanding marquetry inlay

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted
Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted

Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Swedish antique table from the ¨Biedermeier period¨ Lovely quality table, with small drop leaves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Mahogany Spider-Leg Occasional Table
18th Century Mahogany Spider-Leg Occasional Table

18th Century Mahogany Spider-Leg Occasional Table

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A good Georgian period mahogany drop-leaf spider-leg table with rectangular top having two drop

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted
Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted

Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Swedish antique table from the ¨Biedermeier period¨ Lovely quality table, with small drop leaves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Dining Table
Dining Table

Dining Table

Unavailable|$12,750

Dining Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th C. Louis XVI Walnut Table with drop leaf sides

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Barney Flagg for Drexel Dining Table
Barney Flagg for Drexel Dining Table

Barney Flagg for Drexel Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W72 W90 D43 H29.5 KC28 Leaf W18 VIntage fully restored dining table with drop leaf sides and one

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut writing table
Walnut writing table

Walnut writing table

Unavailable|$11,500

Walnut writing table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian neoclassical walnut writing table with drop-flaps to each side, three drawers and two doors

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th c. French Drop Leaf with Inlay Side Table
19th c. French Drop Leaf with Inlay Side Table

19th c. French Drop Leaf with Inlay Side Table

Located in New York, NY

French walnut drop leaf side table with inlay design on the border and center of top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small English Regency Drop Leaf Mahogany Side Table with Two Drawers
Small English Regency Drop Leaf Mahogany Side Table with Two Drawers

Small English Regency Drop Leaf Mahogany Side Table with Two Drawers

Located in Middleburg, VA

Small English Regency drop leaf side table. Spiral turned legs with two drawers. Made of Honduras

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Double Faced Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Side Table with Drop Leaves
Double Faced Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Side Table with Drop Leaves

Double Faced Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Side Table with Drop Leaves

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This bookmatched walnut Louis Philippe period side table is full of surprises for such a small

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rare tones with stunning natural markings in this petrified wood side table. We added a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood, Resin

19th Century Queen Anne Drop-Leaf Side Table
19th Century Queen Anne Drop-Leaf Side Table

19th Century Queen Anne Drop-Leaf Side Table

Located in Hixson, TN

19th century Queen Anne walnut and burl walnut side table with drop leaves and leaf supports. There

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table with a Drop of Resin

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

High quality petrified wood side table. This one has beautiful neutral tones and a very usable

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood, Resin

Pair of 19th Century Maple Drop Leaf Side Tables With Faux Bamboo Legs
Pair of 19th Century Maple Drop Leaf Side Tables With Faux Bamboo Legs

Pair of 19th Century Maple Drop Leaf Side Tables With Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of 19th Century maple drop leaf side tables with faux bamboo legs. The tables can take two

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Maple

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of table with drop sides available for sale. The range of distinct table with drop sides — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Table with drop sides have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Table with drop sides are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Table with drop sides have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Bertha Schaefer and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Table With Drop Sides?

Prices for table with drop sides can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, table with drop sides begin at $313 and can go as high as $8,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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 Table With Drop Sides
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side 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 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.