Dutch Walnut Drop-leaf / Gate-leg Side Table, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Drop-leaf table hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. The gate-leg opens to an almost round shape measuring 111cm x 113cm (43.7 x 44.5 i...
Oak
19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs
Located in Lomita, CA
The dark chocolate tone and the patina of the mahogany make this table irresistible. It is a cllassical style, mahogany drop-leaf table from New England, manufactured in the late 19t...
Mahogany
English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English plumb pudding mahogany drop-leaf table with tulip wood cross banding, original brasses and terminating on turned ringed legs, Late 18th century. Table is 16" wide with leaves...
New York Neoclassic mahogany drop-leaf breakfast table, circa 1825
Located in Chicago, IL
New York Neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This magnificent solid single board table top is mounted with two hinged drop leaves, cut with di...
Brass
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 grained oak, and follows down to a simple apron and two extendable supports for the leav...
Oak
19th Century French Provincial Drop-Leaf Table in Dark Walnut
Located in High Point, NC
This drop-leaf gateleg table makes its impression through dark walnut, oval top. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmansh...
Oak
A George II spider Leg Pembroke Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A George II mahogany Pembroke table with a fold down gadrooned edge top over a single beaded drawer with brass bail handle set in a shaped apron standing on turned spider legs with b...
Mahogany
George III Paint Decorated Pembroke Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany table with D-shaped drop leaves and elaborately floral painted crossbanding. Tapering lined inlaid legs terminating in brass capped casters.Two drawer fronts of which one is...
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Green Painted Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Charming Early 20th-Century Painted Italian Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1920 A delightful Tuscan painted drop-leaf table, dating from the early 20th century and retaining its original ...
Paint
George III Tiger Stripe Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A George III pembroke table in stunning tiger stripe mahogany having a molded edge oval top banded in rosewood and hollywood above a single drawer retaining original hardware, on squ...
Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian drop-leaf table with original untouched faux paint imitating birch. The table has one extra table top on each side and double gates. Made in northern Sweden, circa 1810. Ha...
Pine
Fine 18th Century Antique English Walnut Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined 18th-century English gateleg table, finely crafted from walnut and distinguished by its practical drop-leaf construction, elegant cabriole legs and beautifully figured timb...
Walnut
Edwardian Satinwood and Painted Pembroke Table
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality table with a rectangular top and rectangular drop leaves, single drawer and square tapered legs and casters. Overall well painted with cherubs and scroll decorated top.
Satinwood
19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
Sophisticated elegance, is what comes to mind when setting eyes upon this richly colored rosewood veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century. Continental...
Rosewood
English 18th Century Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 18th Century or earlier solid oak gateleg table with striking color and turned legs to double as a unique console table. This metamorphic table is held together with peg join...
Oak
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Table, Golden Birch, Circa 1850
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Georgian 18th Century Hepplewhite Baby Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian Hepplewhite Period, Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table, Having Well Figured Butterly Shaped Drop Flap Top, With Attractive Crossbanded Decor...
Mahogany
French Provincial Drop-Leaf Table of Cherrywood with Round Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Provincial drop-leaf table of solid cherry wood with a warm patina, featuring drop leaves that open to a large round or circular top (opens to 53" diameter). Dimen...
Wood, Cherry
George III Bees Wing Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful George III oval Pembroke table, the solid satinwood top having book-matched boards banded in kingwood, over single drawer similarly banded and retaining original octagonal ...
Satinwood
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table or Pembroke Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier folding table or Pembroke table, circa 1825-1830. Gorgeous mahogany on pinewood. Straight edging base on conical squares in bronze caps with wheels ending. Deep ...
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Pinewood, Circa 1870-1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Slagbord, drop-leaf table with one drawer, made of hand crafted Pinewood in good condition. The Scandinavian dining room table is supported by four round...
Metal
c. 1790-1810 Oval American Pembroke Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790-1810 American oval pembroke table. Mahogany with holly or box drawer stringing and original brasses. Poplar secondary wood. Raised on graceful square, tapered legs. Proven...
Wood
A Wide Swedish Karl Johan Pembroke Table
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish pembroke table in mahogany with a drawer in each side.
Brass
Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table. Great Color And Patination.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.This flame mahogany table has dropleaf sides, one drawer, brass hardware, brass casters, curved legs, and a stretcher base. Some veneer is mi...
Mahogany
English Early 19th Century Rosewood Pembroke Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Rosewood Pembroke Table with Satinwood Crossbanding, Drawer and Ending Brass Castor Feet
Rosewood, Satinwood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Elegant Late 18th-Century George III Mahogany Marquetry Drop-Leaf Dining Table A handsome late 18th-century George III period mahogany drop-leaf dining table, retaining its origin...
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Two-Part Drop Leaf Breakfast/Card Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century mahogany two-part drop leaf breakfast/card table. Drop leaf swivel top, cylindrical pedestal on plinth base with carved acanthus and paw feet on casters. Dimensi...
Mahogany
1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Solid Wood, Rustic Charm
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French Provincial drop leaf table reflects the practical elegance and honest craftsmanship characteristic of rural French furniture from the late 19th century. Constructed...
Wood
Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elegant George III mahogany Pembroke sewing table, of typical form with two shaped flaps on either side of a central drawer and pleated silk work bag on a slide, the fine turned, ...
Brass
Antique English Satinwood Drop Leaf Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome satinwood table with its warm color is easy on the eyes, and ample enough to use for board games or as a dining table in any room of your choosing.
Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century Swedish wooden drop-leaf table features a classic functional design enhanced by its beautifully preserved original patina. Crafted from solid wood, the table showca...
Wood
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique regency quality figured mahogany Pembroke table having a quality figured mahogany top with a reeded edge and two drop leaves, single oak lined drawer with original brass lion...
Other
Mahogany Pembroke Table on Turned Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Tightly gathered turnings delineate the legs and attract the eye, but once that original flirtation is over, it is the delicate boxwood string inlay that entices. The top has a reede...
Boxwood, Mahogany
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
English Early 19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Early 19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table. Early 19th century Mahogany oval occasional Pembroke table. It has two drop leaves, supported by hinged brackets over one singl...
Brass
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table Spectacular tiger maple drop leaf dining table in American Sheraton style. The top has two hinged leaves above a st...
Maple
French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Natural Oak, 19th Century, Antique
Located in High Point, NC
This side table carries genuine presence, its natural oak, turned legs, two-tier immediately setting the tone for the piece. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the c...
Oak
Edwardian Drop-Leaf Table, Black Lacquered Wood, French, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
This side table makes its impression through black lacquered top, turned wood legs. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. Built in...
Wood
Swedish Drop-Leaf Table with Marbled Wood Top, Circa 1750
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Swedish drop-leaf table from the mid-18th century, in late Baroque, featuring a contoured tabletop in late Baroque shape. The top is decoratively marbled in shades of blue. The bas...
Marble
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George IIIl quality mahogany Pembroke table having a quality mahogany top with two drop leaves and a reeded edge, one long drawer standing on four elegant mahogany turned tap...
Mahogany
French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dining folding table with oval top, ash Turned legs and drop leaf Late 19th century, Franch belt height:23.22 in Dimensions when folded: D30.51 x W 82.82 x H 27.95 in Shipping: 219...
Pine
19th Century George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century George III mahogany Pembroke table the top with molded edge and drop leaves, with single frieze drawer and carved spandrels raised on straight square section legs with c...
Mahogany
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table . Measures 17.5" in width close, 34" in width open, 24.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.
Mahogany
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet, Early 18th Century England
Walnut
18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th century drop leaf table in mahogany with drop leaves and pad feet. The dimension are with the table closed.
Mahogany
Georgian Period Satinwood Pembroke Table, 18th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century satinwood pembroke table, the across banded top, a single bow fronted drawer, original brass handles, oval inlaid panels above square tapering, ebony...
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Oval Dining Table Console
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian era drop-leaf table,constructed from solid mahogany wood with a warm, naturally aged patina. The versatile design features two rounded drop leaves that expand in...
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Pembroke Table, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Pembroke table, circa 1860. Measurements: 28 inches high 38 inches wide (open) 19.75 inches wide (closed) 30 inches deep.
Mahogany
Fine Quality Antique Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique inlaid mahogany Pembroke table having an outstanding quality mahogany top with two drop leaves inlaid with satinwood stringing and a moulded edge. One working dr...
Other
Late 17th - Early 18th Century Drop Leaf Table from England
Located in High Point, NC
Late 17th - early 18th century oak table from England with two drop leaves. The top is primitive, and is made from four boards. The top follows down to a simple apron, which retain...
Oak
$10,500Sale Price|40% Off
Oval Sheraton Satinwood Pembroke Table, Circa 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Huntington, NY
Highly figured oval Sheraton satinwood Pembroke table having oval medallion in top crossbanded with satinwood & having ebony stringing. Raised on square tapering legs on brass...
Brass
19th C. English Hepplewhite Style Pembroke Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rectanguar table with slightly curved short ends and rounded drop leaves. The short ends with one working apron drawer and one faux, both with metal knob pulls. Overall fine thin s...
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish gustavian country console table. The table is a Swedish country house furniture from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1820, and it’s an unusual model. The table top h...
Pine
Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Table
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine and highly versatile 18th-century English Georgian writing table, beautifully constructed in mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, original brass hardware and...
Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table, 1880
Located in Astoria, NY
This late 19th century French Louis Philippe style drop-leaf oval extendable dining table hails from Provence and is beautifully handcrafted from solid walnut, showcasing a warm, nat...
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a beautiful, handmade mid-1800's drop leaf farm table in a green and beige color. It has a rustic feel to it, and is made of pine. The table is in its original condition and ...
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, richly patinated and with beautiful marquetry panel detail throughout. The moulded top...
Brass
A Very Fine Irish Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Irish Georgian mahogany double drop leaf dining table, of exceptional quality, large proportions, in excellent condition and finely hand carved with gorgeously rich pati...
Mahogany
Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console
Located in Troy, NY
Multi-functional occasional Drop-Leaf Table with a bold, strong look, can be used as a round table or as a Demi-lune console. The split back leg swings out to support the top. Beauti...
Oak
English Regency Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Sofa Table, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency drop-leaf sofa table crafted in mahogany during the early 19th century. Its narrow rectangular top is flanked by two hinged leaves with softly rounded outer corner...
Brass
Mid 18th Century Rectangular Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century mahogany Pembroke table having boxwood and ebony inlaid, padouk wood crossbanded and mitred top, above satinwood frieze drawer supported on chamfered legs with tur...
Ebony, Padouk, Satinwood, Boxwood
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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