What is a drop-leaf table?

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.

How do I date a drop-leaf table?

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.

What era are drop leaf tables from?

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.

How does a drop leaf table work?

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.

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.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

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.

How can I tell how old my drop leaf table is?

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.

What is the difference between a Gateleg table and a drop leaf table?

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.

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$1,750 / item

H 29 in W 45 in D 46 in

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

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$1,295

H 26.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

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Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian mahogany handkerchief tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture

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Pair of American Mahogany Pedestal Card Tables. Philadelphia, Circa 1820

$20,000 / set

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 40 in

Pair of American Mahogany Pedestal Card Tables. Philadelphia, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany drop-leaf pedestal card tables with turned bulbous centered columns

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$3,500

H 29 in W 36 in D 32 in

Victorian Rococo Style Walnut Drop-Leaf Sunderland Table

Located in Germantown, MD

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English Regency Style Mahogany and Brass Rolling Canterbury

$1,250 / item

H 19 in W 19 in D 1 in

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Located in Germantown, MD

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H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming small antique Edwardian carved walnut drop-leaf table. A highly decorative piece of

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Art Deco Drop-Leaf Table Trolley

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H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Drop-Leaf Table Trolley

Located in London, GB

Art Deco drop-leaf table trolley with single drawer. Walnut Art Deco table trolley, very useful

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Walnut

Early Danish Midcentury Drop-Leaf Table by Frits Henningsen, Six Legs, Oak

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H 25.6 in W 54.34 in D 33.47 in

Early Danish Midcentury Drop-Leaf Table by Frits Henningsen, Six Legs, Oak

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Denmark, DK

An early midcentury drop-leaf gateleg table by Frits Henningsen (1889-1965). Oak. Six tapered legs

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H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 25.2 in

Antique Quality Regency circa 1825 Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Work Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Regency circa 1825 mahogany two-drawer drop-leaf work table. Two mahogany lined

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Pair of Schmieg & Kotzian Georgian Style Drop-Leaf Sofa, Card or Side Tables

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H 27 in W 26.25 in D 27 in

Pair of Schmieg & Kotzian Georgian Style Drop-Leaf Sofa, Card or Side Tables

By Schmieg & Kotzian

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Schmieg & Kotzian Georgian style drop-leaf sofa or side tables. A fine pair of mahogany top

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H 32 in W 36.25 in L 32 in

Italian Inlaid Folding Game or Card Table

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian inlaid folding game or card table. This finely inlaid circa 1920s game or card flip top

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American Federal Inlaid-Mahogany Card Game Table, Massachusetts ca. 1810

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H 29 in W 36 in D 34.38 in

American Federal Inlaid-Mahogany Card Game Table, Massachusetts ca. 1810

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Federal period card table from the Northern Shore of Massachusetts during the first quarter of the 19th

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

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Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table by Baker

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H 32 in W 38 in D 21 in

Drop-Leaf Tea Cart on Wheels by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dorchester, MA

This beautiful tea cart has a sculptural elegance. With both leaves extended this piece measures 49" wide. Featuring two removable trays and a unique inlaid glass top, this tea cart ...

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Mahogany, Glass

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Drop Leaf Card Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop leaf card table for your home. Each drop leaf card table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. There are many kinds of the drop leaf card table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each drop leaf card table bearing mid-century modern, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drop leaf card table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Vladimir Kagan and Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Leaf Card Table?

A drop leaf card table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

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 .

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