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Period Sheraton Drop Leaf Table
Period Sheraton Drop Leaf Table

Period Sheraton Drop Leaf Table

Located in Acton, MA

Period Sheraton Drop-Leaf/Pembroke Table. This fine example probably from N.Y. features elegant

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Drop-Leaf Lamp Table

Drop-Leaf Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century painted lamp table with two drawers and drop leaves. Fake draw fronts on one

Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Drop Leaf table
American Mahogany Drop Leaf table

American Mahogany Drop Leaf table

Located in Huntington, NY

Late 18th Century Mahogany Drop leaf Table each side with Gate leg Carved edge & legs

Category

Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice solid heavy 18th century Queen Anne drop leaf table. Nicely tapered swing leg ending

Category

Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century elm drop leaf table
19th Century elm drop leaf table

19th Century elm drop leaf table

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th Century elm drop leaf table, having a wonderful figured drop leaf top, each drop leaf

Category

1820s British Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Elm

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.
Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.This flame mahogany table has dropleaf sides, one drawer

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table
Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table

Located in Oakwood, GA

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Table, Mahogany, Circa 1890's​ Antique Drop Leaf Solid Mahogany Smooth top

Category

Late 19th Century Empire Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table
1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 1880s French Provincial drop leaf table reflects the practical elegance and honest

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table
Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table

Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine antique cherry dining table with a nice grain and shaped hinged leaves. The plain apron is

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table

Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Swedish style gate leg table with one drop leaf. The top can be separated from the base by

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Table

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century provincial drop leaf table from the Gustavian period in it's original finish with

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table
1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table. This versatile table exemplifies early 20th-century French

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Located in Kent, Dover

A George III period, Irish mahogany drop-leaf table, with gate swing legs, each leg with a shell

Category

1780s George III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in Savannah, GA

A Georgian bleached oak drop leaf table, 18th century. 30 inches wide by 11 ½ inches deep by 28

Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Walnut Drop-leaf End Table
Walnut Drop-leaf End Table

Walnut Drop-leaf End Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

This solid walnut, swing-leg end table has great proportions and would look as well behind a

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century mahogany drop leaf table

18th Century mahogany drop leaf table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, having a lovely figured solid top, once the leaves

Category

1780s British Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

Located in Fullerton, CA

An 18th century vintage wood drop leaf table with one large drawer from Sweden. This classic wood

Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table
Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

A vintage rustic pine drop leaf 6 ft 6" long dining table, with magnificent natural knots in the

Category

19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very nice 18th century Maple drop leaf table New England 1740-50. Excellent color and patina on a

Category

Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Maple

Anthony Querville Drop Leaf Mahogany Table w/Acanthus Leaf Carving Circa 1845
Anthony Querville Drop Leaf Mahogany Table w/Acanthus Leaf Carving Circa 1845

Anthony Querville Drop Leaf Mahogany Table w/Acanthus Leaf Carving Circa 1845

By Anthony Quervelle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exquisitely crafted mahogany drop leaf table attributed to renowned cabinetmaker Anthony Querville

Category

Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table
Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table

Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A charming late 17th century oak table with rectangular top with two drop leaves on a splayed

Category

17th Century English Jacobean Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Located in Devon, GB

Mid 18th century solid mahogany drop leaf table with four tapering legs and pad feet. This piece

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890 Measures - 23 5/8" x 32 7/8" x 20

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nice old drop-leaf table. It has weathered its age very nicely.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table

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

Category

Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table

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

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century walnut drop leaf table.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Drop Leaf Black Lacquer Table, 19th century
Drop Leaf Black Lacquer Table, 19th century

Drop Leaf Black Lacquer Table, 19th century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A beautiful black lacquer refinished drop leaf side table with 5 legs. Flap, box and straight leg

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table

18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality drop leaf table from the end of the Chippendale period circa 1780. Solid mahogany top

Category

1780s English Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique 19th century English Pembroke drop-leaf table made in the Regency taste. Features a mahogany

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table

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

Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Marble

Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table

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

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

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

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table
Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table

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

Category

19th Century Edwardian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Tulipwood

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

A Gibraltarian Carved Drop Leaf Bobbin Table
A Gibraltarian Carved Drop Leaf Bobbin Table

A Gibraltarian Carved Drop Leaf Bobbin Table

Located in London, GB

A Gibraltarian Relief Carved Drop Leaf Bobbin Table. The carved top with central coat of arms

Category

Early 1900s Gibraltarian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Classic American Drop Leaf Maple Pembroke Table
Classic American Drop Leaf Maple Pembroke Table

Classic American Drop Leaf Maple Pembroke Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic antique maple Pembroke drop leaf table that's 20.5 " deep with both leaves down. Expands

Category

1860s American Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Maple

Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table
Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

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

Category

Late 19th Century Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820

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

Category

1820s British Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table

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

Category

Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Blue-Painted Baroque Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Swedish Blue-Painted Baroque Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Swedish Blue-Painted Baroque Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Swedish blue-painted baroque style drop-leaf dining table with scrubbed top, constructed circa 1760

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Iron

Antique Sheridan Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Table C1820
Antique Sheridan Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Table C1820

Antique Sheridan Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Table C1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

early 19th-century craftsmanship, this Sheridan Pembroke drop leaf table dates to circa 1820. Made from

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830

Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830 Measures - 29 1/4" x 35 3/4" x 43 3/4

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table
Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table This type of table is often know as a cottage diner

Category

1870s Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

drop leaf table imparts a curious aura. The two expansive leaves swoop up from either end and are

Category

19th Century Swedish Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table

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

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century American mahogany drop-leaf table Tapered straight legs, one drawer, swing arm hold

Category

19th Century American Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, 19th C.
Sheraton Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, 19th C.

Sheraton Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Sheraton Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, 19th century, with two drop leaves on either side and four

Category

19th Century Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Style Drop Leaf Table
Antique American Federal Style Drop Leaf Table

Antique American Federal Style Drop Leaf Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique American federal style cherry wood drop leaf table, 19th century. With a 2 board top, a

Category

19th Century North American Federal Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming drop-leaf table with symmetrical marquetry inlay. The table has a drawer with key. The top

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Eary 1800s English Oak Wood Drop Leaf Table
Eary 1800s English Oak Wood Drop Leaf Table

Eary 1800s English Oak Wood Drop Leaf Table

Located in Leesburg, VA

Eary 1800s English Oak Wood Drop Leaf Table Approximate size: 30”H x 96”W x 27”D; or 42”D w

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century oval shaped drop-leaf table from the Provence region of France

Category

18th Century French Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Federal Mahogany Swing Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table
Federal Mahogany Swing Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table

Federal Mahogany Swing Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early Mahogany swing leg dining table with one board leaves and top board with

Category

Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Period Chippendale Walnut Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Period Chippendale Walnut Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Period Chippendale Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant 18th century walnut drop leaf dining table. The table with ball and claw feet, in a solid

Category

1780s American Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Painted Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1880
Swedish Painted Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1880

Swedish Painted Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming Swedish table from around 1880, designed with two drop-leaf flaps that allow the piece

Category

1880s Swedish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Oak Gateleg / Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century English Oak Gateleg / Drop-Leaf Table

18th Century English Oak Gateleg / Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Southampton, NY

This is a 18-century English Oak Gate leg table. Crafted from solid oak, oval top is formed by two

Category

18th Century English Jacobean Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

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Antique Table Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique table leaf you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique table leaf was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique table leaf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique table leaf bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique table leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Liberty & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Table Leaf?

The average selling price for an antique table leaf at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $298,500 for the highest priced.

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 Antique Table Leaf
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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.