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Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Carved Parquet Top Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French carved parquet top draw-leaf dining table. Handsome with cabriole legs
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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
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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Expertly Restored -Expanding Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 29in H x 61in W - 108.50in W x 39.75in D 2x Extension Leaf 23.75in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Teak Expanding Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Grand Neogothic Rustic Draw Leaf Dining Table by DeCoene
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Grand Neogothic Rustic Draw Leaf Dining Table by DeCoene is ideal for a large space, a
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Draw-Leaf Dining Table from the 1800's Completely Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Draw-Leaf DIning Room Table that was completely disassembled and rebuilt to function
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Antique 1880s French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Jan Kuypers Birch Draw-Leaf Dining Table by Imperial of Canada
By Jan Kuypers, Imperial Furniture of Canada
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite dining table in birch from the Contemporary Line of the Imperial Furniture Company, circa
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

English William & Mary Style Parquetry Oak Refectory Draw Leaf Dining Table 11'
Located in Dayton, OH
turned legs with blocked bun feet connected by a trestle base. The table extends via a draw leaf style
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Vintage 1960s William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The table is designed by Svend Aage Madsen, a leading Scandinavian modern designer, with simple but
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1970’s Scandinavian Modern D Scan Teak Draw Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By D-Scan
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan teak draw leaf expanding dining table. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Dining Table Draw Leaf Altar Table Carved Oak SUPERB Mid-19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table or Writing Desk ~~HIGHLY
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Walnut Carved Draw Leaf Extendable Dining Table Parquetry Top 106
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French walnut Draw Leaf extension dining table. Features a stunning diamond inlay parquetry
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

DUX Scandinavian Modern Teak Draw Leaf Extending Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak draw leaf extending dinning table by Folke Ohlsson for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Petite Vanity with Draw Leaf and Mirrored Tray
Located in Freehold, NJ
, three small dovetailed drawers up top, draw leaf surface in the middle, three larger dovetailed drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Arne Wahl Iversen Square Bow Edge Draw Leaf Dining Table in Rosewood
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: Aage Pedersen Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 31.5" long (closed), 54.5" long (open) x 31.5" deep x 28" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970S flip top console tables with Ming styling by Drexel Heritage. They open and
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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Parquet Draw-Leaf Dining Table and Upholstered Chairs, Seven Piece Set
Located in Evergreen, CO
interest. Draw-leaves tucked under the table top slide out to extend the length of the table to 95 inches
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Draw Leaf Dining Table In Oak ( REF AF-3180 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Magnificent Fine Quality Edwardian Draw Leaf Dining Table In oak Having two large pull out leaves
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20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Dining Table with Expanding Draw-Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful draw-leaf dining table designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1950s. This elegant and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table by Vejle Stole
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Victoria, BC
and beautifully grained teak surface make it a versatile fit for modern interiors. The draw-leaf
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Andre Arbus Bleached Fruitwood Draw -Leaf Dining Table and Eight Dining Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Andre Arbus bleached fruitwood draw -leaf dining table and eight dining chairs, circa 1935. The
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Farmhouse Table
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique French Farmhouse Table, constructed as a double draw leaf dining table with square tapered
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Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Antique French Farmhouse Table
Antique French Farmhouse Table
Antique French Farmhouse Table
Antique French Farmhouse Table
H 32 in W 66.25 in D 32.5 in
Very Large Oak Parquetry Top Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf refectory table of generous proportions. The thick parquetry top having pull-out
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Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century birch extending dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century birch extending dining table circa 1920. Good quality swedish made draw leaf
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Guido Zichele Italian Oak 11ft Extension Dining Table
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing artisanal draw leaf, extension dining table made in Italy by Guido Zichele for
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Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional, Danish, Modern, teak draw leaf Expandable dining table, by Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, Mid Century Danish Modern draw leaf extendable teak dining table, made in Denmark circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
H 28.75 in W 51 in D 33.5 in
Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik Mid Century Rosewood Extension Dining Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rectangular draw leaf dining table by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik maybe designed by Henning Kjaernulf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French inlaid fruit wood extending dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
farmhouse draw leaf dining table.  Rectangular top with central inlaid star motif, complemented by further
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-Century Teak Dining Table by Nils Jonsson Hugo Troeds, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Expandable rectangular teak draw-leaf dining table designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Oak Dining Table Renaissance Revival Refectory Extends Diamond Parquet Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
mechanism Refectory trestle dining table draw leaf Very good quality with only marks of use for its age
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Danish Extending Coffee Table
By Severin Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legs and teak grain, the draw leaf feature allows for additional table space. One leaf is teak, the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Danish Extending Coffee Table
Rare Danish Extending Coffee Table
Rare Danish Extending Coffee Table
Rare Danish Extending Coffee Table
H 20 in W 82 in D 23.5 in
1960s Large Danish Teak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we’re excited to present this stunning 1960s Danish teak draw-leaf dining
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jacobean Oak Draw Leaf Table
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Jacobean oak draw leaf table on barley twist legs, sitting on bun feet, circa 1900 table is in very
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Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Tables

Jacobean Oak Draw Leaf Table
Jacobean Oak Draw Leaf Table
Jacobean Oak Draw Leaf Table
Jacobean Oak Draw Leaf Table
H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in
18th Century Dutch Carved Oak Draw Leaf Table, Circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 18th century Dutch provincial carved oak draw leaf table circa 1780, the rectangular
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Walnut Draw Leaf Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
just pull out one leaf ( which is unusual because most draw leaf tables have to be used closed or with
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Country Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Draw Leaf Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Draw Leaf Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Draw Leaf Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Draw Leaf Table
H 30.71 in W 90.95 in D 39.38 in
CLOSING SALE Mid-19th Century French Walnut Parquetry, Draw Leaf Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French walnut parquetry draw leaf table due to age top is not perfectly even
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Tables

Art Deco Draw-Leaf Table
Located in Detling, GB
smooth draw leaf action. Measure: W 84cm/33" H 76cm/30" Over knee H 61cm/24" L closed 99.5cm/39.25
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Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Draw-Leaf Table
Art Deco Draw-Leaf Table
Art Deco Draw-Leaf Table
Art Deco Draw-Leaf Table
H 29.93 in W 60.24 in D 33.08 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Draw Leaf Table to a Design by Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A fine and most useful late 18th century draw-leaf table similar to designs by Thomas Sheraton in
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Antique 1790s British Sheraton Tables

Materials

Brass

Draw-leaf Table with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
. Dimensions: Table 75 cm(H) x 76 cm(D) x 83 cm(W). The draw leaves extend the table to 135 cm(W)
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Draw-leaf Table with Four Matching Chairs
Draw-leaf Table with Four Matching Chairs
Draw-leaf Table with Four Matching Chairs
Draw-leaf Table with Four Matching Chairs
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 29.93 in
17th Century, Charles I, Oak Draw Leaf Table, Circa 1640
Located in Leominster, GB
The top of three fully-cleated boards, the two leaves of similar construction, all frieze rails carved with lunettes, raised on large plain bulbous 'cup-and-cover' turned legs, joine...
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Antique Early 17th Century British Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

English Draw Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
This large oak draw leaf table started life as a dining table, then at some point was made into a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

English Draw Leaf Coffee Table
English Draw Leaf Coffee Table
English Draw Leaf Coffee Table
English Draw Leaf Coffee Table
H 19.25 in W 54 in D 40 in
Renaissance Revival Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Culver City, CA
This impressive oak draw-leaf table has a parquet top, heavily carved turned legs and geometric
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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

French Country Oak Dining Table
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Country French oak draw-leaf table with parquetry inlaid top, scalloped apron and features cabriole
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Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Tables

French Country Oak Dining Table
French Country Oak Dining Table
French Country Oak Dining Table
French Country Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 43 in D 62 in
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W53 W93 D35.5 H30.5 KC26 LEAF W20 Danish Dining table in overall great condition after a full
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
Danish Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 53 in D 35.5 in
Compact French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Fulton, CA
An early 20th century French provincial draw leaf dining table with oak parquet top, matching
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Compact French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Compact French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Compact French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Compact French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
H 29.25 in W 34.88 in D 34.88 in
Danish Modern Teak Draw Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Fairfield, ME
An outstanding draw leaf coffee table in exceptional condition. Measuring 21" wide (without the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Expansive Danish Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern draw leaf dining table. Extra width and length provide generous seating capacity
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Draw-Leaf Extendable Teak Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Solid extendable dining table that was most likely manufactured in Scandinavia ca. the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table Seats 8
Located in Norcross, GA
Draw leaf teak dining table. Very good original condition. Leaves slightly darker than the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century French Provincial Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century French Provincial expanding dining table. Mixed wood and burl wood parquet top
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl

Teak, Ebonized Draw Leaf Dining Table with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
A 1960's British G-Plan (E.Gomme) teak and ebonised draw leaf dining table with four matching
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak, Beech, Upholstery

Niels Otto Moller Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table Scandinavian Modern Midcentury
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A beautiful Niels Otto Moller teak draw leaf dining table. This wonderful midcentury dining
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Unique Late 19th Century, French Oak, Art Nouveau, Parquetry Top, Draw Leaf
Located in Malvern, Victoria
A unique late 19th century, French oak, Art Nouveau, parquetry top, draw-leaf dining table. “This
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tiger Oak Refectory, Draw Leaf, Pull Out Table, Scotland 1920, H899
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Tiger Oak Refectory Table, Draw Leaf, Pull Out Table, Scotland 1920, H899 Scotland 1920
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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Tiger Oak Refectory Pull Out Draw Leaf Dining Table, Scotland 1920, H744
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large tiger oak refectory pull out draw leaf dining table, Scotland 1920, H744 Scotland 1920
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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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Draw Leaf Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal draw leaf table for your home. Each draw leaf table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a draw leaf table, we have 325 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect draw leaf table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A draw leaf table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one draw leaf table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck and Johannes Andersen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Draw Leaf Table?

A draw leaf table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,002, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

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 Draw Leaf Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting 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 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 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.