Sold|$6,900
Diminutive Gateleg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 18th century English oak gateleg table of diminutive scale, the oval top with square edge over single drawer, over cannon barrel turned balustrade legs joined by box stret...
Sold|$3,349
Large oak gateleg table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak gateleg dining table, having a circular drop-leaf top raised up on turned supports and shaped gatelegs, united by stretchers.
Oak
Sold|$650
Antique Drop Leaf Accent Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
This gateleg, drop-leaf table exudes timeless charm. Its stylish design showcases a perfect balance of simplicity and character.
Oak
Sold|$7,900
English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 18th century English oak gateleg table, the oval top with shallow ogee edge, the base with single drawer over balustrade turned legs with original bun feet and joined by mol...
Oak
Sold|$1,360
Antique Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with two drop leaves supported by delightful turned and shaped columns. It has two swing out gatelegs united by solid oaks stretche...
Oak
Sold|$2,900
18th Century Gateleg Table
Located in Pomona, CA
An early Gateleg Table. A Gateleg Table with solid oak and dowel construction. Bobbin turned legs. Early 18th century c.1720
Oak
Sold|$2,500
18th century gateleg table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18th century English oak gateleg table.
Brass
Sold|$1,367
English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 17th c English oak gateleg table, 1690. Diameter with leaves up 43" Dimensions: 40 inches (102 cms) wide 17.5 inches (44 cms) deep 28 inches (71 cms) high.
Oak
Sold|$4,995
1900s Wooden Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden gateleg table with a natural, rustic finish was made in the United Kingdom, circa 1900. Its superb craftsmanship is evident in the turned legs and pivot mechanism. Two hi...
Hardwood
Sold|$2,450
17th Century English Gateleg Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
There is a crack to the drop leaf, which is stable. The table is newly waxed and set to go.
Elm, Oak
Sold|$1,795
Antique British Wooden Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden gateleg table was made in the United Kingdom. The legs can be pivoted, allowing the sides of the round tabletop to be folded down and stored when not in use. It f...
Oak
Sold|$3,000
Antique English oak gateleg table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English oak gateleg table, late 18th or early 19th century.The depth when opened is 61", when closed 17".
Wood
Sold|$1,100
19th Century Carved Gateleg Table
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hand Carved Gateleg table with turned legs, ca. 1880s, English. Dimensions: With Leaves: 26" H x 27.5" W x 33.5" D Without Leaves: 26" H x 27.5" W x 12.5" D
Sold|$1,800
Jacobean Irish Elmwood Gateleg Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with D-shaped drop leaves, turned legs, stretcher has joiner's initials.
Elm
Sold|$9,775
American 18th c. Gateleg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 18th century American pine gate leg table with drawer from New England. Table measures 46.5x25x30H when leaves are down.
Pine
Sold|$1,375
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.
Oak
Sold|$4,000
19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table with 2 drop leaves. When opened the table measure: L: 39.25" D: 32" H: 29". Beautiful patina!
Walnut
Sold|$2,030
Antique 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century oak gateleg table having a splendid oak top with two drop leaves and raised on turned column supports with two swing out gatelegs. It is united by solid oaks str...
Oak
Sold|$1,600
Petite Colonial Revival Style Gateleg Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial Revival Style Oak Gateleg Table with oval top, 2 hinged dropleaves, molded apron and baluster turned legs, Perfect as side table, bedside table or occasional cocktail or c...
Oak
19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English Victorian gateleg table with a top with extraordinarily grained and beveled edges. Lovely turned legs and feet. Joined by a turned stretcher. Table open, 27.75"L.
Mahogany
English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English oak gateleg table with a beveled edge around the top following down to a simple apron and hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by simple stretchers and raised on turned feet...
Oak
Sold|$1,995
Antique United Kingdom Oak Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
This antique gateleg table was made in the United Kingdom. The striking barley twist legs give it a stately, old-world charm. It features a rich, deep tone, polished to highlight the...
Oak
Sold|$1,800
Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century English walnut gate leg table with drop leaves. Table with leaves down is 16" deep.
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Gateleg Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century period Baroque painted oak gateleg, drop-leaf table with two drawers with carved apron and split-leg support on each side.
Oak, Paint
Sold|$1,950
William and Mary Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Essex, MA
With two D-shaped drop leaves, turned legs and stretchers. Ex William Hodgins.
Oak
Sold|$1,395
19th Century English Carved Gateleg Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak gate leg table with a wonderfully hand carved decorated and beveled edge surrounding a hand carved border over a nicely scalloped and carved apron and hand-t...
Oak
Antique English Oak Gateleg Dining Wake Table
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice the rick patina of the oak, aged and naturally distressed over generations of use a...
Wood
Sold|$2,200
A George III Mahagany Spider Gateleg Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
A George III Mahogany Spider Gateleg Table
Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer 51”x45”x28.5"
Wood, Oak
Sold|$5,000
Antique Oak Gateleg Wake Table from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Beauty and function combine in this attractive oak gateleg table also known as a wake table. Easily seating 8-10 guests, the gate legs allow chairs to comfortably encircle the table....
Oak
Antique 18th Century Small Quality Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century small quality oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with drop leaves standing on turned supports swing out gatelegs united by oak stretchers A charming ...
Oak
Unusual 18th Century Square Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine and unusual 18th century English oak table with richly patinated top, over single drawer between balustrade turned legs, joined by nicely worn box stretchers.
Oak
19th Century Victorian Sutherland Drop-Leaf Table on Caster Wheels
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Victorian Pembroke drop-leaf table on caster wheels Gateleg table with a narrow center, often used for games or writing England, 1937-1901 Measures: 27.5" height, 35"...
Wood
Sold|$2,795
Antique French Gateleg Table Oak C. 1870's
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Original Dealer's Information on Piece: Antique French Gateleg Table, Oak C. 1870's, LOUIS XIII, CITY OF BEZIERS FRANCE Measurements: 47.5"d, 52" Round when open, 30"h, 19.25"D top ...
Oak
Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique English oak William and Mary style oak gateleg table, early 19th century. With a rectangular top with two D shaped drop leaves, a drawer, 8 turned baluster and urn form suppo...
Oak
Antique Oak Gateleg Table from, Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Oak Gateleg Table from Denmark. Note the split legs that swing out to support the two leafs that when fully extended make this an almost 67″ long x 44″ wide oval top. It’s co...
19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12
Oak
Georgian Revival English Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
English oak gateleg table with classic barley twist supports. The rectangular top with rounded drop leaves opens to form an oval surface, with beautifully turned spiral legs joined b...
Oak
1880s French Ellipse Wooden Gateleg Table In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French elliptical gateleg table embodies the practical elegance and honest craftsmanship of late 19th-century French furniture. Crafted from solid wood and retaining its o...
Wood
An Italian Louis XIII Period Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
when extended having an oval top above two swinging legs with "tortiglione" open spiral twist supports ending in block legs and flattened bun feet, the inner legs joined by a similar...
Oak
Sold|$4,800 / set
Two Similar English Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Two Antique English Dropleaf Gateleg tables. One Oak. One Walnut. 19th Century on an Early 18th Century Form. One is 30" high x 36" wide x 48" long Second is 29" high x 34" wid...
Oak, Walnut
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Gateleg Dining Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge atop a case housing two drawers, the turned legs joined by block stretchers and connected by hinges to fold allowing for storage, when fully...
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Oval Oak English Country House Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century oval oak eight legged drop leaf gateleg dining table of attractively simple form.
Oak
Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table
Walnut
Small William & Mary Style Walnut and Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A William and Mary style walnut and oak gateleg table of small size, the collapsible oval top above a single drawer supported by turned legs ending in turnip feet. Walnut top of a la...
Oak, Walnut
Antique William and Mary Style American Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Console Hall Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th Century oak gateleg table. A rectangular form finished in a dark oak with two crescent shaped drop leaves and a central dovetailed frieze drawer. Features turned and ...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Solid Oak Gateleg Barley Twist Dining Table or Console
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Arguably the easiest form of drop leaf, each gateleg smoothly pulls out and pushes back in place.
Oak
Large Late 19th Century French Oak Gateleg Table, Two Drawers, Hand Forged Iron
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the city or Perpignan, on the Spanish border in southern France, this large late nineteenth century oak gateleg table features a 47 inch diameter top with two drop leaves. T...
Iron
Antique English oval Gateleg Table with drawer in solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Antique English Gateleg table in solid oak and with one drawer from the late 19th Century,. Nice patined and authentic condition with minor older repairs. Table top opened 123 x 106...
Oak
English Georgian Highly Burled Elm, Dark Oak Large Gateleg Table, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the top is the star here with solid planks of burl elmwood, the legs adjusting to support the drop leaves, large enough to accommodate 8 people, with leaves down the depth is 22.25"
William and Mary Style American Tiger Maple Gateleg Table Fitted with Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century adapted William and Mary style American gate leg table with striking tiger maple oval top with nicely turned gate legs and a fitted drawer on each end, in very good ov...
Maple
English George III Period Dark Oak 2-Drawer Gateleg Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having, when fully opened, a top between oval and round resting on a metamorphic base featuring bobbin turned legs with block stretchers, the side legs hinged to allow support for th...
Oak
English Drop-Leaf Barley Twist Gateleg Table of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
An English drop-leaf table of oak featuring an oval moulded top over turned barley-twist gateleg supports.
18th Century Bleached Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table, Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome bleached oak gateleg dining table with decorative turned legs has two drop leaves which allow it to serve as narrow console table as well. Notice the patina of the oak,...
Oak
Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality An attractive 18th-century oak gateleg dining table with excellent age, colour, and patina.
Wood
Antique William & Mary Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Extendable Dining Farmhouse Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century William & Mary style Gateleg extendable breakfast, dining or console table. Made from maple with turned legs and a unique hidden leaf that folds out once extended...
Maple
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table William & Mary
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century solid walnut drop leaf or gateleg table with drawer. Features an ogee edge and turned supports in William & Mary style.
Walnut
Antique and vintage drop-leaf and Pembroke tables are the perfect solution for those of us in the “space-conscious” category. These furnishings have long been a smart choice for homes, particularly if you’re working with an especially modest house or apartment.
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.
Should you need to accommodate more guests for a dinner party, a drop-leaf table’s side pieces can be raised and locked into place on their hinges, which will extend the overall surface area of the table. If you’re thinking of serving buffet-style or need a place for dinner plates and other tableware, fold one half of the table down and tuck it against the wall, console-table-style, to make more space for the guests congregating in your dining room. When your dinner companions are ready to retire to the living room for a digestif, both drop leaves can be collapsed if you need a makeshift bar cart or if you prefer to stow away the table after dinner.
The Pembroke version of these tables was a lightweight iteration that is believed to have been named for the ninth Earl of Pembroke or his wife, the countess. It is said that the countess had a drop-leaf table commissioned for their home, specifically for the purposes of serving and eating breakfast. This Georgian-era furniture had an oval or rectangular tabletop, was usually outfitted with a drawer and was frequently made of mahogany. It was a popular furnishing that was made through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
With its convenient transformative qualities, a drop-leaf table can be put to use in every room of your home. A Pembroke nightstand would render having breakfast from the comfort of your bed easier than ever, while a casual living-room drop-leaf end table can quickly be extended in order to make room for movie-night snacks or a family game. The appeal of these tables doesn’t end at 18th-century nobility or chess enthusiasts, however.
Furniture designers of mid-century modern drop-leaf tables explored various forms and worked with a range of materials in crafting these furnishings and even integrated elements such as wheels for extra convenience. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage and antique drop-leaf and Pembroke tables that includes sleek and understated iterations crafted by Hans J. Wegner and alluring versions in teak or rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig.
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