What is a dining table with leaf?

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.

What is a draw leaf dining table?

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.

What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?

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.

What is a drop leaf dining table?

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.

What is a good centerpiece for a dining room table?

There are many kinds of centerpieces for your dining room table — it is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique centerpieces to meet any design style or decor scheme. There are modern, Art Deco, neoclassical, and more styles of centerpieces for you to choose from.

What is the best paint for a dining room table?

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Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?

No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best wood for a dining room table?

The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. But a widely used wood for this furnishing is oakwood. It is the most durable wood with wide and open grain. It withstands surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. A collection of dining tables spanning different periods, materials, and shapes is available on 1stDibs.

Are rectangular or round dining tables better for small dining rooms?

Round dining tables suit smaller or square rooms since they seat people efficiently and remove sharp corners, and pedestal bases free up legroom.

What is the best shape table for a small dining room?

The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.

Which table shape works best for my dining room?

Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Dining Room Tables With Leaf

Oval Expandable Dining Room Table

18th Century Drop Leaf Table

Mid Century Modern Dining Table With Chairs

Antique Round Table With Leaf

1960 Walnut Dining Table

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table

Gateleg Tables

Dining Table With Hidden Leaves

Fine Quality Figured Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table

$7,007

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 figured top and good colour. The oval top with two drop-leaves with rounded edges, s...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Italian Green Painted Drop-Leaf Dining Table

$4,447

Early 20th Century Italian Green Painted Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Originating from Tuscany, Italy, this versatile piece works beautifully as a small dining table, centre table, or as a charming accent in a kitchen or breakfast room.

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Early 20th Century Italian Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Paint

Custom English 72" Diameter Mahogany Starburst Dining Table with Leaf

$17,500 / item

Custom English 72" Diameter Mahogany Starburst Dining Table with Leaf

Located in Woodbury, CT

Custom 72" diameter, flame mahogany with starburst pattern dining table with 18" leaf. Table features beaded edge, satinwood crossbanding, Duncan Phyfe style platform pedestal base w...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

Jacobean Style Oak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

$3,301

Jacobean Style Oak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

A charming Jacobean-style oak draw-leaf dining table of useful proportions. The rectangular panelled top incorporates two pull-out leaves, allowing the table to be extended easily w...

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Vintage 1910s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic Old Hickory Drop Leaf Dining Table with Oval Oak Top

$12,000

Rustic Old Hickory Drop Leaf Dining Table with Oval Oak Top

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Old Hickory drop leaf dining table with oval oak top opening on spindle gate-legs.

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20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

$3,250

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and two folding leaves which expand the table from 19.5" wide to 60" wide by 72" long....

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s

$2,600

Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s

By D-Scan

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts beauty and functionality this extraordinary extension dining table is constructed from a mix solid and matchbook-veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgra...

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Vintage 1980s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf

$4,980

19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century dining table by Horrix with original carved leaf is yet another example of the superlative craftsmanship exhibited by the storied maker during the period. Set upon an un...

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Antique 1870s Dutch Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table with Wild Grain to the Top

$2,021

Arts & Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table with Wild Grain to the Top

Located in London, GB

A good quality English Arts & Crafts oak drop leaf dining or Pembroke table with wild-figured grain to the top and square tapering legs.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$2,995 / set

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 66.25 wide x 40 deep x 30 inches high, with a chair clearance of 29 inches, the leaf mea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$3,234

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...

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Circa 1930s

$2,982

Spanish Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Circa 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish drop-leaf dining table dating from the 1930s. Crafted in wood, it features two folding leaves that allow it to be used in both compact and extended configurations. Raised on...

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

$7,800

Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

A large table with deep drop leaves opening to almost a circle, with swing out cabriole legs ending on pad feet.

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Antique 1750s English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table

$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...

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Custom Art Deco Inspired Macassar Dining Table Gold Leaf

$24,950

Custom Art Deco Inspired Macassar Dining Table Gold Leaf

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom Art Deco inspired Macassar dining table gold leaf. This magnificent dining table is custom built and hand crafted here in the Carrocel studio. Featuring exotic Macassar wood v...

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2010s Canadian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Cortez II Dining Table Lacquered Wood Gold Leaf

$13,766Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Cortez II Dining Table Lacquered Wood Gold Leaf

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Elegant and simply described as the bastion of Portuguese luxury, the Cortez modern dining table exhales the splendor of the uniqueness of the kings and queens’ era. Its timeless ori...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid century Rare minimalist Rosewood Expandable Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$7,500Sale Price|40% Off

Mid century Rare minimalist Rosewood Expandable Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Niels Otto Møller, Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning midcentury rosewood minimalist expandable rectangle dining table with 1 nesting leaf. This is a beautiful dining table. Amazing rosewood legs and Woodwork on table is beauti...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak, Pine

Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

$2,400

Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval dining table with one self-storing butterfly leaf that easily folds into the table for easy and safe storage. Mid-century modern design with teak wood grain throughout. Great de...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Oval Dining Table Console

$1,600

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...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century English Oak Dining Table with Drop Leaf Design

$1,900

Early 20th Century English Oak Dining Table with Drop Leaf Design

Located in Leicester, GB

This early 20th-century oak dining table has fabulous size and proportion. The table is very deep when opened fully. Made in solid Oak, the antique dining table is rustic in style wi...

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Vintage 1920s Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Rustic Blue Drop Leaf Dining Table with Spool Legs

$3,200

19th Century Rustic Blue Drop Leaf Dining Table with Spool Legs

Located in Queens, NY

American Country Rustic-Style (19th Century) rectangular antique blue painted drop leaf table dining with spool design legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage MCM Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table

$1,250

Vintage MCM Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf extendable dining table. Featuring clean lines and a versatile design, this table seamlessly transforms from a compact piece to a spacious dining...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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

$4,000

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Danish Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table

$1,361Sale Price|44% Off

Danish Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Danish modern dining table features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two draw leafs and tall tapered legs. Dimensions: 57w 35.75d 29.25h Condition ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Skovby Extendable Dining Table with 1 Leaf Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$2,385

Skovby Extendable Dining Table with 1 Leaf Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An ideal centerpiece for family meals and gatherings in a dining room. 65.0"W × 39.4"D × 28.8"H Leaf: 19.7"W Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with use.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$3,695

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 66 wide x 40 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches, the leaf m...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Victorian Cherry Oval Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table 126"

$1,960Sale Price|30% Off

Antique American Victorian Cherry Oval Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table 126"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th Century drop leaf extendable Console, breakfast or dining table, circa 1870s. Made from American cherry with ring turned legs leading to turnip feet with casters.. Inclu...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

A Very Fine Irish Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

$6,285

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Irish drop leaf dining table

$6,731

18th century Irish drop leaf dining table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Irish drop leaf mahogany dining table circa 1770. We are pleased to offer this stunning Irish dropleaf table of generous proportions. Maintaining it's colour and patin...

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Leaf Table

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Leaf Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century dining table crafted in richly grained bookmatched walnut. The piece features a sleek, structured design and includes two extension leaves for added versatility...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts

$4,784Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts exudes elegance, and is extraordinarily versatile with two leaves that are always there when you need them, t...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large English Oak Drop leaf Dining Table

$7,000

Large English Oak Drop leaf Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A very large English oak drop leaf - gate leg dining table. This beautiful table will comfortably seat eight to ten and is a large oval when opened. It also can serve as a wonderf...

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Mid-20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1820

$5,350

19th Century English Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1820

Located in Round Top, TX

19th Century Drop-Leaf Dining Table, English Provincial, Circa 1820–1860 A beautifully proportioned 19th-century drop-leaf dining table of exceptional versatility and scale, crafted...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Phillip Lloyd Powell Drop-Leaf Dining Table

$45,000

Phillip Lloyd Powell Drop-Leaf Dining Table

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in San Francisco, CA

An extremely rare dining table by Phillip Lloyd Powell. Walnut with drop-leaf sides that feature inlays of stone.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Barbara Barry for Baker Style Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$3,295

Barbara Barry for Baker Style Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barbara Barry for Baker Style Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 76 wide x 44 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches, the leaf...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Rustic Old Hickory Drop Leaf Dining Table

$8,750

American Rustic Old Hickory Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Old Hickory gate leg drop leaf dining table with spindle design and oak top (signed OLD HICKORY with brand on leg)

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20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Georgian Chinoiserie Scarlet Red Lacquer Drop Leaf Dining Table

$12,500

19th Century Georgian Chinoiserie Scarlet Red Lacquer Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th Century Georgian Chinoiserie scarlet red lacquer drop leaf dining or side table. Wonderful raised decoration in gold leaf depicting Chinese figures in a landscape with ...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Faux Goatskin Dining Table Karl Springer Style Lacquered 1980s with Leaf

$2,872Sale Price|20% Off

Faux Goatskin Dining Table Karl Springer Style Lacquered 1980s with Leaf

By Karl Springer

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Gothic Revival Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table

$12,500

Gothic Revival Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top with two pull out extensions. The top in a parquet pattern. The apron of the table with carved gothic tracery supported on carved legs headed by ionic capitols...

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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful mid-century dining table with large drop leaves for ample seating. Measures 67.5" wide with leaves fully extended and 23" wide with leaves folded. Perfect solution for occa...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

$3,650

Mid-Century Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century Danish teak draw-leaf dining table. Showcasing the elegant simplicity and exceptional craftsmanship of classic Danish modern design. The table features a beaut...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table — Danish Mid-Century Modern Elegance

$2,450

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table — Danish Mid-Century Modern Elegance

By Finn Juhl, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik

Located in Dronten, NL

A quintessential example of Danish mid-century modern design, this Vejle rosewood drop-leaf dining table combines functional versatility with refined craftsmanship. Its elegant, scul...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$4,595

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches, the leaf...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

6ft Round Parquet Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table

$6,200

6ft Round Parquet Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This vintage parquet oak, drop leaf dining table is both beautiful and functional in so many ways. This grand table features a large round drop leaf top that is supported by a gate ...

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20th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

$2,001

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Draw-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome and well-crafted early 20th-century English Edwardian draw-leaf dining table, beautifully constructed in oak and distinguished by its practical extending mechanism, elegan...

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Early 20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's

$2,100

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's

Located in Plainview, NY

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's This beautiful vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table showcases rich teak wood with striking na...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Lacquered Etched Brass Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$6,495 / set

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Lacquered Etched Brass Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Lacquered Etched Brass Panel Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 71.25 wide x 43.75 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a c...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Oval Expanding Leaf Dining Table

$2,850

Danish Modern Teak Oval Expanding Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Danish Modern teak dining table featuring an elegant oval top and a versatile expanding design. Crafted with the warm honey tones and refined wood grain characteristic of S...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Incredible Niels Koefoed Danish Design Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table

$9,085

Incredible Niels Koefoed Danish Design Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Designed by acclaimed Danish designer Niels Koefoed circa 1960, this sculptural drop-leaf dining table is a masterclass in mid-century form and function. Crafted in rich teak, it fea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Beech Drop Leaf Dining Breakfast Conference Table 87"

$997Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Modern Beech Drop Leaf Dining Breakfast Conference Table 87"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Modern Beech Dining Table. Attributed to Gangso Mobler, unmarked. Features a rectangular top supported by two T form supports with large Drop Leaves. Dimensions: 51.2...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Beech

1990s Peter Maly for Tonon Italia Postmodern Extension Dining Table with Leaf

$3,000

1990s Peter Maly for Tonon Italia Postmodern Extension Dining Table with Leaf

By Tonon, Peter Maly

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern Extension Dining Room Table, designed by Peter Maly for Tonon Italy in 1990.

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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$4,347

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 60.25 wide x 60.25 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 in...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Light Walnut Drop Leaf Expandable Dining Table, Three Leafs Boards

$3,800

Midcentury Light Walnut Drop Leaf Expandable Dining Table, Three Leafs Boards

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb mid century modern dining table with beautiful glow light walnut finish. Completely folded measures: 26x40x29"h. Leafs open measures: 58X40X29"h. Each...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

1990s Peter Maly for Tonon Italia Postmodern Extension Dining Table with Leaf

$3,000

1990s Peter Maly for Tonon Italia Postmodern Extension Dining Table with Leaf

By Tonon, Peter Maly

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern Extension Dining Room Table, designed by Peter Maly for Tonon Italy in 1990.

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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Fine quality antique oak drop leaf dining table

$950

Fine quality antique oak drop leaf dining table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique oak drop leaf dining table, having a quality antique oak top with two drop leaves with carved detail with a continuous ring design, supported by gatelegs with ba...

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Early 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Federal Bold Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table

$3,600

Early 19th Century Federal Bold Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Milford, NH

A Federal tiger maple drop leaf dining table with bold wood grain, tapered square legs terminating with brass casters, and dovetailed construction. Very good overall condition, with...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Draw-Leaf Dining Table

$2,095

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Draw-Leaf Dining Table

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

$4,800

Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

This Art Deco dining table from the 1940s, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker, is a stunning fusion of style and functionality. Made from rich teak wood, it exudes warmth and elegance,...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Gudme Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$3,595

Gudme Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Gudme Møbelfabrik

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Gudme Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 63.75 wide x 41.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inc...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table in Teak

$2,940

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 52.25" (closed), 97.25" (open) wide x 21.5" deep x 62.25" tall. Condition: In...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

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Dining Room Tables With Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining room tables with leaf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each dining room tables with leaf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. If you’re shopping for a dining room tables with leaf, we have 12154 options in-stock, while there are 681 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the dining room tables with leaf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A dining room tables with leaf, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one dining room tables with leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Hans J. Wegner and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of dining room tables with leaf, measuring 0.4 across, is available.

How Much is a Dining Room Tables With Leaf?

Prices for a dining room tables with leaf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $355,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,026.

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 Dining Room Tables With Leaf

What is a dining table with leaf?
1 Answer
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.
What is a draw leaf dining table?
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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.
What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a drop leaf dining table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a good centerpiece for a dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
There are many kinds of centerpieces for your dining room table — it is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique centerpieces to meet any design style or decor scheme. There are modern, Art Deco, neoclassical, and more styles of centerpieces for you to choose from.
What is the best paint for a dining room table?
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AutomatonMarch 11, 2021
The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.
Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best wood for a dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. But a widely used wood for this furnishing is oakwood. It is the most durable wood with wide and open grain. It withstands surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. A collection of dining tables spanning different periods, materials, and shapes is available on 1stDibs.
Are rectangular or round dining tables better for small dining rooms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Round dining tables suit smaller or square rooms since they seat people efficiently and remove sharp corners, and pedestal bases free up legroom.
What is the best shape table for a small dining room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
Which table shape works best for my dining room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

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