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 draw leaf table?

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.

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 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 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.

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Harry Østergaard Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Extension Dining Table, circa 1960

$3,900

Harry Østergaard Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Extension Dining Table, circa 1960

Located in Oakland, CA

Finely crafted Danish Modern dining table featuring beautifully figured old-growth teak with dramatic book-matched grain, beveled edges, and two integrated draw-leaves extending from...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

H. P. Hansen Rio Rosewood Dining Table with Draw Leaf Extension from the 1950s

$2,727

H. P. Hansen Rio Rosewood Dining Table with Draw Leaf Extension from the 1950s

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Hansen Møbelindustri A/S, Randers — Origin: Denmark — Period: 1950s — Material: Rio rosewood — Type: Dining table — Function: Draw-leaf extension — Legs: Tapered legs — Dimensions: H...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

$2,649

19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

Located in York, GB

French draw leaf provincial fruitwood farmhouse table. It features a classic draw-leaf mechanism, allowing two extension leaves to slide out from beneath the main top, significantly...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Tables

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Fruitwood

Vintage Jacob Summers & Sons Elizabethan Jacobean English Oak Draw Leaf Table

$1,600

Vintage Jacob Summers & Sons Elizabethan Jacobean English Oak Draw Leaf Table

Located in Dayton, OH

1930s English Elizabethan revival draw leaf refectory dining or pub table by Jacob Summers & Sons.

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Vintage 1930s American Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Waring and Gillow Signed Paneled Top Draw-Leaf Table, Circa 1920

$2,795

Waring and Gillow Signed Paneled Top Draw-Leaf Table, Circa 1920

By Waring & Gillow

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful paneled top draw-leaf table made from oak and labeled Waring & Gillow. This is a gorgeous table which has a three panel top, with two leaves stored underneath the top fo...

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Barley Twist Draw Leaf Table and set of 6 Chairs

$3,397 / set

Oak Barley Twist Draw Leaf Table and set of 6 Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Barley Twist Draw Leaf Table and set of 6 Chairs This classic type of table has been very popular for many years, it gives the use of a good sized dining table that can double ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Oak Dining table-Traditional English Oak Tudor Style, Draw Leaf

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Oak Dining table-Traditional English Oak Tudor Style, Draw Leaf

Located in Toronto, CA

A solidly built Oak Dining table-Traditional English Oak Tudor Style, Draw Leaf at both end that stores under the top, good color.

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20th Century English Tudor Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Giorgio Collection Italian Satinwood Expandable Dining Table

$3,200

Giorgio Collection Italian Satinwood Expandable Dining Table

By Armani Casa

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

A large draw-leaf extension dining table by Giorgio Collection, made in Italy c. mid 1990s.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Satinwood, Burl, Sapele Wood

Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik

$2,895

Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik

Located in Baltimore, MD

An exceptional, Danish, Modern, teak draw leaf Expandable dining table, by Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik made in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique 10ft French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted dining table Circa 1920

$5,096

Antique 10ft French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted dining table Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival ormolu mounted drop leaf table dining table, circa 1920 in date and in 18th Century style.

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Vintage 1920s Revival Dining Room Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Scandinavian Brutalist Oak Dining Set, Table and 6 Chairs

$4,999 / set

Antique Scandinavian Brutalist Oak Dining Set, Table and 6 Chairs

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage European Brutalist Oak Dining Set. Draw leaf table with 6 chairs. A fantastic and unusual set, the table features draw leaf at each end to extend and lovely details top to bo...

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Vintage 1930s Northern Irish Brutalist Dining Room Sets

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Oak

Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Altar Console Tables by Drexel Heritage Pair

$2,260Sale Price|20% Off

Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Altar Console Tables by Drexel Heritage Pair

By Drexel

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1970S Ming style walnut draw leaf altar style console tables by Drexel Heritage. They open and slide into great serving surfaces! Form, function and fun! They are m...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

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Walnut

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Draw Leaf Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the draw leaf dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and hardwood, every draw leaf dining table was constructed with great care. There are 305 variations of the antique or vintage draw leaf dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer draw leaf dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each draw leaf dining table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made draw leaf dining table over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck and Ansager Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Draw Leaf Dining Table?

Prices for a draw leaf dining table start at $750 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $2,980.

Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You

Antique and vintage dining room tables have long been the anchor of the home's most social room. The round pedestal and long banquet forms most collected today trace back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when the dining room itself first came into fashion.

Styles to Know

Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular pedestal and trestle tables remain the standard for larger, more formal spaces. A credenza adds extra serving storage nearby, and a vintage wall mirror overhead opens up the room. For layout ideas, browse 20 dining rooms arranged for entertaining.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Dining Table

A dining table is usually the largest piece in the room, which makes delivery details worth confirming: White Glove service, disassembly options, and the table's full length, leaves included, measured against the space you have. Every table comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, backed by the 1stDibs Promise.

Questions About Draw Leaf Dining Table

What is a draw leaf dining table?
1 Answer
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 draw leaf table?
1 Answer
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.
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 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 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.

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