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19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table, Wooden, Country Style
19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table, Wooden, Country Style

19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table, Wooden, Country Style

Located in High Point, NC

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

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19th Century Swedish Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Antique Drop Leaf Hardwood Table With Bobbin Turned Legs
Antique Drop Leaf Hardwood Table With Bobbin Turned Legs

Antique Drop Leaf Hardwood Table With Bobbin Turned Legs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique drop leaf top over a wide apron flanked by corner blocks and raised on bobbin turned legs

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table

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

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Solid Wood, Rustic Charm
1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Solid Wood, Rustic Charm

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

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table
Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table

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

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

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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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825
New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825

New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1920
Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1920

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Unsigned C1920 Measures - 28 5/8"h

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Early 20th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina
19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina

19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French wooden drop leaf table showcases its original, beautifully aged patina and

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19th Century French Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Figured Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table
Fine Quality Figured Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table

Fine Quality Figured Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality mid eighteenth century figured mahogany oval drop-leaf dining table with excellent

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table In Original Patina
19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table In Original Patina

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs
19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs

19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs

Located in Lomita, CA

cllassical style, mahogany drop-leaf table from New England, manufactured in the late 19th century. It is

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780
English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780

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

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1780s English George III Antique Table Leaf

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint

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

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Forney, TX

veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century. Continental European origin

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany Two-Part Drop Leaf Breakfast/Card Table
19th Century Mahogany Two-Part Drop Leaf Breakfast/Card Table

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

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Mid-19th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

English 18th Century Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
English 18th Century Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table

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

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19th Century English Other Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

18th Century Swedish Rococo Drop-Leaf Table with Salmon Pink Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Drop-Leaf Table with Salmon Pink Paint

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

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers
Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Antique oak drop-leaf table with two folding leaves, crafted from solid oak wood with an elegant

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table

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

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Maple

Dutch Walnut Drop-leaf / Gate-leg Side Table, 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Drop-leaf / Gate-leg Side Table, 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Drop-leaf / Gate-leg Side Table, 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Drop-leaf table hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction

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Mid-18th Century Dutch William and Mary Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Satinwood Drop Leaf Table, circa 1810-1820
Antique English Satinwood Drop Leaf Table, circa 1810-1820

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

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Early 19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Satinwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table, 1880
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table, 1880

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

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table
Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table

Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Faded gray painted drop leaf table Beautiful patina the height of Swedish style Gate legs fold to a

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century
French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century

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

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19th Century French Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Dutch Drop Leaf Table Console
Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Dutch Drop Leaf Table Console

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

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Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming late 19th-century French drop-leaf table in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, sourced

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early American Federal Cherry Drop Leaf Parlor Side Accent Table
Antique Early American Federal Cherry Drop Leaf Parlor Side Accent Table

Antique Early American Federal Cherry Drop Leaf Parlor Side Accent Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique cherry drop leaf side accent table. This table features American federal styling with

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Spanish Neoclassical Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Spanish Neoclassical Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

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

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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet

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

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Federal Pembroke Drop Leaf Table, Cherry Wood, USA
18th Century Federal Pembroke Drop Leaf Table, Cherry Wood, USA

18th Century Federal Pembroke Drop Leaf Table, Cherry Wood, USA

Located in Malibu, CA

18thC antique New England Pembroke drop leaf table, beautifully constructed. Featuring a long

Category

18th Century American Federal Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table
19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table

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

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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

There is a wonderful country appeal to this single drop leaf table that can serve as a side table

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 17th - Early 18th Century Drop Leaf Table from England
Late 17th - Early 18th Century Drop Leaf Table from England

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

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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

lune shape and also a curved drop leaf table top. The extra table top means it can be used a dining

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

Large American Drop Leaf Pedestal Breakfast Table, Late 19th C
Large American Drop Leaf Pedestal Breakfast Table, Late 19th C

Large American Drop Leaf Pedestal Breakfast Table, Late 19th C

Located in Southampton, NY

Large American drop leaf pedestal breakfast table, late 19th c. Beautiful drop leaf table with

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Maple

18th Century Swedish Fir Wood Double-Drop Leaf & Gate-leg Table
18th Century Swedish Fir Wood Double-Drop Leaf & Gate-leg Table

18th Century Swedish Fir Wood Double-Drop Leaf & Gate-leg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish fir wood double drop leaf and gate-leg table table from the 18th century. This antique

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18th Century Swedish Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Fir

Irish George II Carved Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19th century
Irish George II Carved Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19th century

Irish George II Carved Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19th century

Located in Lucenec, SK

This exceptional Irish dining table from the 19th century is an example of masterful craftsmanship

Category

19th Century European George II Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut, Burl

American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany
American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany

American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very lovely Sheraton breakfast table with rectangular top with "D" shaped drop leaves over a

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840
Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table with Original Sandwich Glass

Category

19th Century Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry, Maple

18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England
18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England

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

Category

18th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table, Rustic Country Style
Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table, Rustic Country Style

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table, Rustic Country Style

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

Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console
Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console

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

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Drop Leaf Lamp or Occasional Table
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Drop Leaf Lamp or Occasional Table

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

George III Black Lacquer Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Late 19th Century
George III Black Lacquer Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Late 19th Century

George III Black Lacquer Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A George III styled black color varnish drop leaf table from the 19th Century with 5 legs that

Category

Late 19th Century English George III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

A Very Fine Irish Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
A Very Fine Irish Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

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

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

American 19th Century Maple Drop-Leaf Table with Tapered Legs
American 19th Century Maple Drop-Leaf Table with Tapered Legs

American 19th Century Maple Drop-Leaf Table with Tapered Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American maple drop-leaf table from the 19th century, with tapered legs. Made in the USA during

Category

19th Century American Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Maple

18thC Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Claw & Ball Foot Gate Leg Table
18thC Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Claw & Ball Foot Gate Leg Table

18thC Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Claw & Ball Foot Gate Leg Table

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mahogany Drop Leaf Claw & Ball Foot Gate Leg Table Measures - 27 1/2" x 49" x 48" This exquisite antique

Category

18th Century Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.