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Antique Georgian Drop Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant and very well made Georgian period Pembroke table. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s Possum Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table. Large bottom drawer storage. Wonderful age and patina to
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century oval shaped drop-leaf table from the Provence region of France
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Antique 18th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
H 31.25 in W 48.25 in D 49 in
Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
By Heal's
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St044 Fine quality early Victorian drop leaf table by Heal & Son London, having figured mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
Heal & Son Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
H 28.346 in W 17.717 in D 24.016 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Gateleg Drop-leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stand-out English mahogany gateleg drop-leaf table, hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Lovely Vintage Oak Drop Leaf Pembroke Occasional Table
Located in GB
Here we have for sale a lovely vintage oak drop leaf occasional table. Overall, the table is in
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20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Early American Style Cherry Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Cherry drop-leaf side table. All solid wood. Meaures 14" W (Leaves closed
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Midcentury Ercol Drop Leaf Dining Table Model 384
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Very good original condition late 1970s vintage mid century Ercol drop leaf dining table with gold
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th Century Victorian Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table Pembroke Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Regency folding table / Pambroketable first half of the 19th century. Solid mahogany. An elaborate
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Maple

Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish drop-leaf table from the Gustavian era. The model is very unusual with a
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table is a great choice for the efficient
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Unusual Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Drop Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine Edwardian rosewood inlaid drop leaf table having an unusual triangular shape, the top boasts a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century quality antique Regency mahogany drop leaf centre table having an appealing quality
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Drop Leaf Expandable Mahogany Oval Dining Table, c. 1910
Located in Weehawken, NJ
The most perfect apartment size Antique Drop Leaf Oval Extendable Dining Table, c. 1910. This
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Primitive Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a beautiful, handmade mid-1800's drop leaf farm table in a green and beige color. It has a
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Drop Leaf Lamp or Occasional Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous quality late 19th century fruitwood drop leaf lamp or occasional table, line inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Table, Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Scotland 1890, H1093
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Table, Victorian Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Antique Furniture, Scotland
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Drop Leaf Work Table, Early 19th Century American Empire
Located in Lomita, CA
An American Empire mahogany drop-leaf worktable ready for light tasks or to function as a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood

Antique Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Work Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century C1880 burr walnut drop leaf work table. Two drawers
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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Drop Leaf Side/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century George III inlaid mahogany drop leaf side table having a marvelous mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Swedish Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the warm and worn Swedish pine that attracts one to this old drop leaf gate leg table which
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Extraordinary Antique Figured Wood and Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and complex well-crafted drop leaf table with rectangular top inlaid overall in fine
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Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Late Regency Mahogany and Tulipwood Drop-Leaf Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The two can be put together as one table. Measures: Length 40", depth 20 1/2", each leaf 9 1/2
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Biggs Queen Anne Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Napkin Side Table
By Biggs Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Queen Anne gate leg "napkin" side table hand crafted from all solid mahogany by Biggs
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Small Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century English Regency mahogany small pembroke or drop-leaf side table Small Regency small
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Antique Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique early 19th century George III mahogany spider leg drop-leaf table having an impressive
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Brown Elegant Theodore Alexander Drop Leaf Coffee Table Leather Top Gate Legs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant mahogany Theodore Alexander drop leaf brown leather
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20th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th c Late Georgian or Regency Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Library Table
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Georgian mahogany drop leaf table with a single frieze drawer, adorned with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Yew, Wood

Drop-Leaf Dining Table Hand-Made in Chicago Available in any Dimension or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Drop-leaf dining table hand-made in our Chicago based workshop from hand-picked rift-cut white oak
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2010s American Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th C. Mahogany Round Table W/Drop Leaves & Petite Brass Caster Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mahogany drop-leaf table from the late 19th century. This antique table from France has
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Antique 19th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Pembroke Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4707 Regency, mahogany, drop leaf occasional table, having figured mahogany top above 2 string
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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Pembroke Table
Regency Pembroke Table
H 29 in W 30 in D 21 in
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5006 small Victorian, burr walnut Sutherland table of oval design, having figured walnut drop
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
George IV Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
drop leaf top above a satinwood inlaid drawer fitted with brass handle, standing on turned, slender
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Antique 19th Century British George IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Pembroke Table
George IV Mahogany Pembroke Table
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality 18th century Georgian Sheraton period satinwood pembroke table having superbly
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Padouk, Satinwood

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
H 28 in W 41.25 in D 30.5 in
Victorian Sutherland Table in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3806, very elegant, Victorian, drop-leaf, Sutherland, occasional table, having attractive burr
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Sutherland Table in Walnut
Victorian Sutherland Table in Walnut
H 36.23 in W 42.13 in D 35.44 in
Danish Teak Extension Dining Table with Stow-in-Table Leaves, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a highly functional, Danish-made expansion dining table built from a mix of solid and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

English Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This fine little oval Pembroke table has all the desirable qualities one looks for in such a table
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood, Rosewood

English Mahogany Pembroke Table
English Mahogany Pembroke Table
H 28.25 in W 33.75 in D 19 in
18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality Georgian, 18th century, mahogany oval Pembroke table, having well figured top
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
H 28.5 in W 41.5 in D 31.5 in
A Burr Oak Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 An early nineteenth century burr oak occasional table of good colour, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

A Burr Oak Pembroke Table
A Burr Oak Pembroke Table
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Barley Twist Foldable Table / Gate-Leg Table 19th Century Burl
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous English 19th century barley twist gateleg / foldable table with inlaid top. Very nice
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Regency Antique Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Regency antique mahogany Pembroke table with a fantastic mahogany top, two drop flaps, drawer and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Regency Antique Mahogany Pembroke Table
Regency Antique Mahogany Pembroke Table
H 28.35 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Georgian Antique Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Georgian antique mahogany Pembroke table with a beautiful mahogany top, two drop leaves
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

A George III mahogany Pembroke table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany Pembroke table, the oval top with two hinged flaps above a single frieze
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Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A George III mahogany Pembroke table
A George III mahogany Pembroke table
H 28.5 in W 39.75 in D 26 in
English Satinwood Banded Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
legs lead the eye down to ever-so-delicate brass casters. Each leaf measures 10.75 in.
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Satinwood Banded Pembroke Table
English Satinwood Banded Pembroke Table
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 32.25 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
Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century harewood Pembroke table, with shaped hinged top with inlaid satinwood
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Antique Late 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood

Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table
Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table
H 28.15 in W 18.71 in D 29.34 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian Sheraton period, mahogany Pembroke table, having
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Snap Top Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original antique Georgian snap top occasional table. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1790s British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
17th century English oak gate leg table with a two board top and two drop leaves, which are made
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
17th Century English Oak Gateleg Table
H 29.13 in W 40.63 in D 20.13 in
Rare and Unique 18th Century Mahogany Side Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
like two drop leaves is in fact just the one where the leg comes out and the leaf comes up to extend
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sutherland Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique mahogany Sutherland reading table having a quality top with two drop leaves one can
Category

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

Materials

Other

18th Century English Oak Carved Handkerchief Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak handkerchief table with a beveled edge around the top, surrounding a
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Inlaid Mahogany Baby Sutherland Table, circa 1900
Located in Suffolk, GB
Inlaid mahogany baby Sutherland table with two drop leaves crossbanded in satinwood, inlaid shell
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George III Mahogany And Gonsalvo Alves Pembroke Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with a pair of serpentine drop leaves all with banded edge over a frieze containing
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Small Antique 17th Century Oak Gate Leg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare small antique 17th century oak gate leg table boasting a marvelous top with two drop leaves
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 18C Scottish Regency Large Pembroke or Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
molding’. It is in the design of a CLASSIC Pembroke Table with drop leaves, central drawer and fake
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Antique Late 18th Century Scottish Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III Sheraton Rosewood & Satinwood Pembroke Table, circa 1800
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
table of rectangular double sided form, the top having drop 'D' shaped ends above full length drawer and
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Antique Early 1800s English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Carved Gate Leg Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak gate leg table with a carved border around the top, which is surrounded by a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Gate Leg Table
19th Century English Oak Carved Gate Leg Table
H 28.88 in W 24.38 in D 11.5 in
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All Drop Leaf Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of all drop leaf tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, all all drop leaf tables available were constructed with great care. There are 754 antique and vintage all drop leaf tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. All drop leaf tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. All drop leaf tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul McCobb, Hans J. Wegner and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful all drop leaf tables that are worth considering.

How Much are All Drop Leaf Tables?

Prices for all drop leaf tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, all drop leaf tables begin at $236 and can go as high as $298,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,955.

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 All Drop Leaf Tables
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs 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 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
    A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf 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
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.