An Unusual 19th Century Pollard Oak Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 An unusual early nineteenth century pollard oak occasional table with two
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pembroke Table
Oak
An Unusual 19th Century Pollard Oak Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 An unusual early nineteenth century pollard oak occasional table with two
Oak
Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century oak gateleg table having a solid oak top with two drop leave, original iron
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Folding Table with Tripod Base, Antique
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo folding table. With decorative tripod base. Scraped back to
Wood
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Swedish drop-leaf table from the mid-18th century, in late Baroque, featuring a contoured
Marble
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Table Golden Birch 104cm lions feet 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier round table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers
Birch
Drop-Leaf Table from Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This folding table was made in Sweden in the early 20th century. The legs have a beautiful
Wood
Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nice old drop-leaf table. It has weathered its age very nicely.
Mahogany
An English Provincial Fruitwood Drop-Leaf Table 19th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Provincial Pine Drop-Leaf Table 19th Century Height 28 x width 52 1/2 x depth 27
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table Double leaf and features one gate for each
Wood, Maple
Early 19th Century Mahogany 10ft Hunt Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century mahogany 10ft long hunt table with well figured oval drop leaf top of
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Pine Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine drop-leaf gate leg table with a versatile, functional design. The gate
Pine
Early 19th Century Mahogany 8ft Hunt Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century mahogany 8ft long hunt table with well figured oval drop leaf top of very good
Mahogany
Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous quality Georgian Irish mahogany drop leaf table with rich patination and grain. The
Mahogany
Bauhaus Style Square Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Sharon, CT
A simple, almost cubical table (27x31x30 5/8"), with wonderfully veneered surfaces. Two leaves
Wood
Antique Country French Provincial Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined late 19th-century French Provincial drop-leaf table, handcrafted from solid maple and
Maple
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table
Mahogany
Mid- 19th. Century Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Single Drawer Sheraton Drop Leaf Table. Inlaid and has original brass
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Folding Table
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English mahogany folding table. Full width open: 150cm.
Mahogany
George II Drop-Side Corner Table, c. 1740-1750
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming George II corner table of uncommon form; the triangular drop side, the
Oak
Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Original painted Danish drop-leaf table, circa 1790 H. 77 W-open. 121 W-closed. 63 D. 84 cm H
Wood
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A beautiful yet delicate satinwood drop leaf oval foldable side table with remarkable natural warm
Tulipwood
Oak Gateleg Table From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little oak table from the 17 century from England called Gateleg table Very nice little
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
Wood
Traditional American Drop-leaf Table with Bobbin-turned Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a handsome solid mahogany drop-leaf table with center cut shaped corners and bobbin
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when
Wood
Spanish Wooden Wing Table with Turned Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Wooden Wing Table with Turned Legs Open table dimensions 122cm
Wood
William And Mary Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Essex, MA
With D shape drop leaves and a frieze drawer. Swing out leaf supports.Turned legs and stretchers.
Oak
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table This antique farmhouse drop-leaf table boasts a
Wood
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Swedish Wood Patinated Drop Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century Swedish drop-leaf table is a charming example of functional rustic design with
Wood
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
Wood, Cherry
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Oval Drop Leaf Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome deep stained mahogany Drop Leaf Table with great form and good wood graining. With
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century walnut drop leaf table.
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Drop-Leaf Table with Salmon Pink Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Swedish Rococo table with two drawers and one short drop leaf. In completely untouched
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
Oak
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
Metal
$721Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An English 19th century drop leaf table with folding top and beautiful turned legs. This English
Oak
$3,407Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf pedestal table in stunning quilt stripe golden birch veneers
Birch
Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Dutch Drop Leaf Table Console
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Dutch drop leaf table, crafted in pine and retaining its original hand painted
Pine, Paint
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Walnut Sutherland Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality solid walnut Sutherland table having a quality solid walnut top with two
Walnut
$3,407Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch
Birch
Early 20th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this mahogany drop leaf table dates from the 1930s. Oval table top (when leaves
Mahogany
19th century Bronze Mounted Louis XVI French Napkin Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis XV Kingwood with Gilt accents Napkin Table. Brass foot caps, accents, trim and felt
Bronze
Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning late 19th century Cherry Mahogany drop-leaf table that was previously used as a tasting
Brass
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
Oak
18th Century American Walnut Federal Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A Federal walnut drop leaf dining table with bold wood grain, tapered square legs terminating with
Brass
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Drop Leaf Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined 19th-century French Provincial drop-leaf table, handcrafted from solid walnut and sourced
Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe 1920 A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Art Deco pedestal table in Honey colour golden birch veneer top and central pyramid
Birch
Painted Pine and Oak Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
the size of a table when circumstances require it with the ability to return to a smaller footprint
Oak, Pine
Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table This elegant French provincial console
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Oak Drop Leaf Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Queen Anne style oak drop leaf table, 19th century. With a single board top and two D
Oak
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
Wood
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Queen Anne" drop leaf table made in cabinetmaker quality. Top plate and side flaps made of a
Mahogany
Antique English oval Gateleg Table in solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Antique English Gateleg table in solid oak from the late 19th Century. Nice patined and authentic
Oak
English Wooden Wing Table with Brass Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
English wooden wing table with brass wheels.
Wood
18th Century Folding Table Attributed to Pehr Hörberg
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Swedish folding table, likely painted by Pehr Hörberg (1746-1816), depicting the Ascension of
Pine
Spanish Neoclassical Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish Neoclassical drop-leaf table crafted in oak, dating to the early 20th century. The table
Oak, Hardwood
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Located in Montreal, QC
French Table, Louis-Philippe period, fitted with a Drop-leaf System. The top without shutters is
Mahogany
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.
A pembroke table has one or two drop leaves that can be lifted to make it longer. The piece is named for the noted architect Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke.

Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.