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Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
19th Century Drop Down Regency Breakfast Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th Century drop down Regency breakfast table. Dimensions with sides down position: 19
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Regency drop leaf table. This was made in England, we would date it
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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 40.16 in
Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century table with two 12 inch leaves that fold down to convert to a entry or sofa console
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 72 in D 25.75 in
Sheraton Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
An extremely fine Sheraton style & period mahogany Pembroke table with satinwood shell inlay to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Sheraton Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
Sheraton Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 28.75 in
Mid Eighteenth Century Drop Leaf Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1750 drop leaf table, Early Georgian period, raised on turned, tapered legs to pad feet. Fine
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Eighteenth Century Drop Leaf Table
Mid Eighteenth Century Drop Leaf Table
H 29 in W 36 in D 16.25 in
Heywood Wakefield Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional style drop leaf dining table made by Heywood Wakefield. The drop leaves lift
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Mid-20th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple

Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rectangular top with rounded corners add an elegant touch. The table's drop leaf design allows for
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 42 in
Antique Georgian Drop Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant and very well made Georgian period Pembroke table. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Industrial Drop Leaf Table, Work Table or Console Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great looking industrial drop leaf table. This wooden table has 2 drop leafs and storage space
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s Possum Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table. Large bottom drawer storage. Wonderful age and patina to
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

French 19th Century Extending Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century drop leaf extending dining table crafted from walnut that has gained a
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal, Brass

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
By Biggs Furniture, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
drop leaf table pembroke table. Tables are in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Pine Drop Leaf Cottage Dining Table This type of table is often know as a cottage diner
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Antique 1870s Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

English 19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic English mahogany drop leaf table, made there circa 1840. The table has two large
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Antique 19th Century English Other Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American mahogany drop-leaf table Tapered straight legs, one drawer, swing arm hold
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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Early Italian Walnut drop leaf table, 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early Italian Walnut drop leaf table. The drop leaves opening to form an found table over a deep
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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Country Carved Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unusual 19th Century antique, finely carved decorated drop leaf table with turned legs and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Measurements
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Shirley Temple's Art Deco Drop-Leaf Child Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shirley Temple's Art Deco blonde wood drop-leaf childs table. circa 1935 Shirley used this table
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20th Century American Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

English 19th Century Mahogany Gateleg Drop-leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stand-out English mahogany gateleg drop-leaf table, hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

A Very Rare Irish Georgian Drop Leaf Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare Irish Georgian solid mahogany drop leaf gate leg table of exceptional quality, finely
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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

A Very Rare Irish Georgian Drop Leaf Table
A Very Rare Irish Georgian Drop Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 42.55 in
Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C tiger eye drop on draw leaf one draw table from new England. Taper Legs. Great
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Maple

Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th C Tiger Eye Drop Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of dark flame birch gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of flame birch gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of red mahogany gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A federal table in mahogany with drop-leaves, on turned legs with large leaf carvings and ending in
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Antique 1820s American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Rich mahogany was chosen to construct this handsome Regency drop-leaf table from 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

1940s Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Leaf Table Pembroke Table. Table is in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No obvious
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Antique Federal American Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Breakfast Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Federal drop leaf dining table. Made from mahogany with a rectangular form
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Antique 4 drawers drop leaf table, lot of storage space with 4 deep drawers on two
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English plumb pudding mahogany drop-leaf table with tulip wood cross banding, original brasses and
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Antique 1780s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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

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Mahogany

Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table is a great choice for the efficient
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Early 19th Century Cherry Elliptical Drop-Leaf Hunt Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite early 19th century elliptical drop-leaf hunt table, an elegant piece of
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

19th Century Federal Drop Leaf Table. American, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely proportioned and well made early 19th century American mahogany drop leaf table with no
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

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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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

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Oak

19th Century Primitive Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table
Located in Wallkill, NY
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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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

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

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Mahogany

Georgian Drop Leaf Oval Breakfast Table 18th Century English Mahogany
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
English, Circa 1760. Oval Georgian drop leaf breakfast table. With two drop leaf ends which lift
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

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

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Table
Located in San Marcos, CA
, a drop leaf and four tapered legs in solid teak. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 50.25"down-66"up
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare vintage Danish drop leaf dining table in teak. This was designed by Borge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

19th Century Renaissance Gate Leg Drop Leaf Barley Twist Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance gate leg drop leaf barley twist table represents a splendid example of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Drop-leaf and Pembr...

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Oak

Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very rare vintage Danish drop leaf dining table in Teak. This was made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centre panel two drop leaves and fold out arms. Each turned leg has original castor on the feet. Table
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

American Sheraton Cherry Acanthus Carved Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
American Sheraton cherry table with a one board top, two scalloped drop leaves consisting of one
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Early 19C W Virginia/Kentucky Drop Leaf Table, with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a VERY RARE Early19th Century Cherrywood Drop Leaf Table with Civil War Provenance
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING AND PETITE Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table with Barley Twist Legs ~~c
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table with Lion Paw Brass Casters
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Georgian style Mahogany drop-leaf console, desk or work table with two fitted dovetail
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Early 20th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Pie Crust Edge Oak Barley Twist Table
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming and petite antique English honey oak drop leaf gate leg table with "pie crust" edges
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Classic 18th Century Walnut Queen Anne Drop Leaf Dining Table Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Refined 18th century Queen Anne style walnut drop leaf dining table from Boston having double swing
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Antique 18th Century North American Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Breakfast Table C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency mahogany drop leaf pembroke breakfast table C.1820 A Regency mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Small, pretty, easily placed antique Drop leaf table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Glorious Pair of Maitland Smith Drop Leaf Inlaid Wood Side Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of inlaid mixed wood drop leaf end tables that measure 15.25 w and are rectangular
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2010s Philippine Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

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Drop Down Leaf Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic drop down leaf table available at 1stDibs. A drop down leaf table — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 1055 variations of the antique or vintage drop down leaf table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop down leaf table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop down leaf table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drop down leaf table over the years, but those crafted by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Paul McCobb and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Down Leaf Table?

The average selling price for a drop down leaf table at 1stDibs is $2,893, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $298,500 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Drop Down Leaf Table
  • 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
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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.