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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drop Leaf Dining Tables

French Paste

Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf

Federal Mahogany Dining Table

French Dining Room Table With Leaves

Hans Wegner Teak Dining Table

Paul Mccobb Planner Group By Winchendon

Oak Gate Leg Table Dining Table

Mid Century Folding Dining Table

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table In Original Patina

$2,595

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century Swedish wooden drop-leaf table features a classic functional design enhanced by its beautifully preserved original patina.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Henkel-Harris Co. Solid Wild Black Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

$2,850

Henkel-Harris Co. Solid Wild Black Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

By Henkel Harris

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning solid wild black cherry table was made by Henkel-Harris Co. in Winchester Virginia. It has meek antique style, and a timeless design. It is numbered 18342. With one le...

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

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Cherry

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Solid Wood, Rustic Charm

$1,395

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Solid Wood, Rustic Charm

Located in High Point, NC

This 1880s French Provincial drop leaf table reflects the practical elegance and honest craftsmanship characteristic of rural French furniture from the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

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Wood

Georgian Style Solid Oak Drop-Leaf Turn-Top Occasional Table

$1,338

Georgian Style Solid Oak Drop-Leaf Turn-Top Occasional Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A pivoting three-piece top defines the space-saving mechanism of this compact occasional table, allowing both hinged side leaves to be deployed simply by rotating the upper surface a...

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20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century

$1,807

French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Dining folding table with oval top, ash Turned legs and drop leaf Late 19th century, Franch belt height:23.22 in Dimensions when folded: D30.51 x W 82.82 x H 27.95 in Shipping: 219...

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Teak Drop-Leaf Table, Scandinavian Modern Design, Denmark, 1960s

$3,299Sale Price|20% Off

Teak Drop-Leaf Table, Scandinavian Modern Design, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Balen, BE

Beautiful folding table in teak, probably made to order or custom made in the 1960s in Odense, Denmark. The table is elegant in its functional design and details such as the footboar...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table. Great Color And Patination.

$4,800

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table. Great Color And Patination.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.This flame mahogany table has dropleaf sides, one drawer, brass hardware, brass casters, curved legs, and a stretcher base. Some veneer is mi...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

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

$1,750 / item

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-19th century mahogany two-part drop leaf breakfast/card table. Drop leaf swivel top, cylindrical pedestal on plinth base with carved acanthus and paw feet on casters. Dimensi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1920

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pembroke Style Banded & Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Unsigned C1920 Measures - 28 5/8"h x 38 3/8"w x 30"d; 20.5/8"w witth leaves closed This antique Pembroke style table,...

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Early 20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf

$975 / item

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf

By Skovmand and Andersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unlike drop-in leaves that require separate storage, the butterfly leaf folds into the table's apron cavity, making expansion effortless.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Satinwood, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Tea, Regency

$3,090Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Satinwood, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Tea, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Pembroke Table. An English, satinwood drop-leaf occasional or tea table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Charmingly painted with Cherubic interest, enhan...

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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Satinwood

Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820

$5,664Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique reader’s table. An English, mahogany Pembroke or sofa table with book storage, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A superb and highly practical example, wel...

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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Edwardian Drop-Leaf Table, Black Lacquered Wood, French, 19th Century

$3,395

Edwardian Drop-Leaf Table, Black Lacquered Wood, French, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

This side table makes its impression through black lacquered top, turned wood legs. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. Built in...

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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Natural Oak, 19th Century, Antique

$795

French Provincial Drop Leaf Table, Natural Oak, 19th Century, Antique

Located in High Point, NC

This side table carries genuine presence, its natural oak, turned legs, two-tier immediately setting the tone for the piece. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the c...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Fine Antique Early 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1700

$4,042

Fine Antique Early 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1700

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Early 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1700 Material: Oak, Iron A handsome and beautifully proportioned early 18th-century English oak drop-leaf table dating to circa 1...

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Antique 18th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table

$5,041

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

The table top has a round demi lune shape and also a curved drop leaf table top.

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England

$5,885

18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England

Located in Atlanta, GA

English 18th century drop leaf table in mahogany with drop leaves and pad feet. The dimension are with the table closed.

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Antique 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Drop-Leaf Table With Drawers

$2,600

Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Drop-Leaf Table With Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Drop-Leaf Table With Drawers A beautifully detailed vintage black lacquer drop-leaf table featuring an elegant Chinoiserie landscape ren...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Federal Pembroke Drop Leaf Table, Cherry Wood, USA

$3,295

18th Century Federal Pembroke Drop Leaf Table, Cherry Wood, USA

Located in Malibu, CA

18thC antique New England Pembroke drop leaf table, beautifully constructed. Featuring a long drawer, the opposite side has a faux drawer with matching brass hardware. The leaves hav...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry, Hardwood

American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany

$5,890

American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very lovely Sheraton breakfast table with rectangular top with "D" shaped drop leaves over a centre-pedestal with turned column resting on reeded knees with splayed legs, and termi...

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

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Brass

Late 17th - Early 18th Century Drop Leaf Table from England

$2,595

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, and is made from four boards. The top follows down to a simple apron, which retain...

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

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Oak

Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Lyre Design, Circa 1945

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Lyre Design, Circa 1945

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage English Regency style mahogany drop-leaf accent or breakfast table with single drawer. Featuring a rectangular top surface with rounded cut-out corner detail, dual carved a...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Boring Furniture Victorian Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Tables, a Pair

$1,056 / set

Boring Furniture Victorian Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Tables, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful pair of solid cherry in the victorian style drop-leaf Pembroke side table in good vintage condition. Measure 18" in width, 21 inches in depth and 26 inches in height. Ope...

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console

$8,500

Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console

Located in Troy, NY

Multi-functional occasional Drop-Leaf Table with a bold, strong look, can be used as a round table or as a Demi-lune console. The split back leg swings out to support the top. Beauti...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Drop Leaf Lamp or Occasional Table

$2,234

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, richly patinated and with beautiful marquetry panel detail throughout. The moulded top...

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table

$1,750

19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a beautiful, handmade mid-1800's drop leaf farm table in a green and beige color. It has a rustic feel to it, and is made of pine. The table is in its original condition and ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Table

$2,573

Fine Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine and highly versatile 18th-century English Georgian writing table, beautifully constructed in mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, original brass hardware and...

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Antique 18th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table

$1,295

1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

1940s vintage federal style mahogany drop leaf table in good vintage condition with felt lined drawer. Measure 15.5" Wide folded, 36" wide open, 23" in depth and stands 26.25" tall.

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Side Accent Table

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Baker Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Side Accent Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive Baker Furniture Chippendale style mahogany Pembroke table, circa 1970s. Featuring drop-leaf sides and a serpentine top with intricately carved open fretwork frieze. Sup...

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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

$1,850Sale Price|51% Off

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese Export style tea table. Hand detailed japanned finish in unusual deep medium blue with polychrome overlay. Chinoiserie bell detailing. Double gate-leg drop leaf style. 17" L ...

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Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut Drop Leaf Table from Tuscany, Italy, Early 19th Century

$4,300

Antique Walnut Drop Leaf Table from Tuscany, Italy, Early 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A traditional Italian drop-leaf table, dating to the early 1800s, hand-carved in walnut with a robust trestle base adorned with elegant fretwork.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Pad Feet

$2,850

19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Pad Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming 19th-century English drop-leaf table crafted in mahogany, combining elegant proportions with an exceptionally practical space-saving design. When closed, the table measure...

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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840

$2,800

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

There is a wonderful country appeal to this single drop leaf table that can serve as a side table or small writing desk. The original painted finish is in cream/beige tones that have...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swiss Hand-Painted Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1880s

$1,980

19th Century Swiss Hand-Painted Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1880s

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Swiss hand-painted drop leaf table is a celebration of the natural spring time beauty of the Alpine country! The rich forest greens are represented as the background, wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

$2,750

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Antique oak drop-leaf table with two folding leaves, crafted from solid oak wood with an elegant traditional design.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Regency Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Sofa Table, circa 1820

$4,500

English Regency Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Sofa Table, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency drop-leaf sofa table crafted in mahogany during the early 19th century. Its narrow rectangular top is flanked by two hinged leaves with softly rounded outer corner...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Southern New England Chippendale Cherry Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1770

$1,475

Southern New England Chippendale Cherry Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1770

Located in Nantucket, MA

Southern New England Chippendale cherry drop-leaf table, probably from Connecticut, circa 1770, having a rectangular top with mid length drop leaves, raised on square chamfered legs ...

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Vintage Adam Style Drop Leaf Tables or Stands

$6,950 / set

Pair of Vintage Adam Style Drop Leaf Tables or Stands

By Historic New England

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dashing pair of one drawer drop leaf tables crafted in maple with mahogany cross banding in an elegant form with influences of Adam and Edwardian painted designs on long tapered legs...

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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century American Hepplewhite Cherry Drop Leaf Table, circa 1780

$1,475

18th Century American Hepplewhite Cherry Drop Leaf Table, circa 1780

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century American Hepplewhite cherry drop leaf table, circa 1780, having a shaped top with fluted shallow leaves, raised on square tapering legs; in deep, warm patina. The tab...

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Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Drop-Leaf Side Table

$850

Midcentury Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Drop-Leaf Side Table

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern drop-leaf side table is stamped, "By Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, made in Denmark." A functional and skillful design that extends from 30 inches wide t...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Work Table

$1,436Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Work Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century C1880 burr walnut drop leaf work table. Two drawers to each side and a sewing compartment, all of which slide freely. Beautiful octagon...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1760-1780 English George III Period Corner Drop-Leaf Table

$2,250

Circa 1760-1780 English George III Period Corner Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1760-1780 George III period Corner Table, English. Elegant & useful handkerchief form. Triangular drop leaf with swing leg support creates a square surface, with legs positione...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Table, Quilted Birch, Circa late 1800s

$3,431

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Table, Quilted Birch, Circa late 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and ta...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu

$2,951

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf pedestal table in stunning quilt stripe golden birch veneers and elegant curved feet. C Late 1800s The Dual pedestal column in particular featu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

English Chippendale Reticulated Ball and Claw Foot Drop-Leaf Table

$9,800

English Chippendale Reticulated Ball and Claw Foot Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Essex, MA

Beautifully constructed and period Georgian Chippendale drop-leaf table. Rare reticulated claw and ball feet. Original secondary supports which fold out in locking mechanism crea...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pe...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Fir Wood Double-Drop Leaf & Gate-leg Table

$5,600

18th Century Swedish Fir Wood Double-Drop Leaf & Gate-leg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish double drop leaf table is a very functional and nicely-sized piece which would work well as a console or large sofa table, with option to extend leaves when...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Fir

Regency Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Side Table with Gilt Leather Top

$1,947

Regency Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Side Table with Gilt Leather Top

Located in Nottingham, GB

An elegant Regency-style mahogany drop-leaf side table, combining classical proportions with a beautifully aged gilt-tooled leather writing surface and attractive lyre-form supports....

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Early 20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Teak Dining Table for Andreas Tuck

$17,000

Hans Wegner Teak Dining Table for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Large and rare Hans Wegner teak and steel legged drop-leaf dining table. Leaves can be also be removed.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

$7,106

Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies hobby table. An English, rosewood drop leaf sewing or parlour table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fascinatingly appointed sewing table with...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Centre/Console Table

$2,917

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Centre/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

19th century quality antique Regency mahogany drop leaf centre table having an appealing quality mahogany top with two drop leaves, one drawer to the frieze and raised on four qualit...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top

$3,836Sale Price|20% Off

19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful example of early English walnut furniture with lovely color, beautiful ageing and with centre panel two drop leaves and fold out arms. Each turned leg has original castor...

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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Inlaid Ebony Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Pedestal Table 1810

$2,995

Antique Regency Inlaid Ebony Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Pedestal Table 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A fine elegant antique English Georgian Regency period flame mahogany drop-leaf Pembroke table, with ebony inlay circa 1810. This antique drop leaf pedestal table is made of the fin...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Table with Triple Pillar Supports

$3,431

Regency Style Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Table with Triple Pillar Supports

Located in Nottingham, GB

Triple turned pillar uprights define each end of this versatile sofa table, anchoring an understated Regency design executed in warm, richly figured yew wood. The rectangular top dis...

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Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Early American Federal Cherry Drop Leaf Parlor Side Accent Table

$840Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Early American Federal Cherry Drop Leaf Parlor Side Accent Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique cherry drop leaf side accent table. This table features American federal styling with dropleaf sides, two drawers, and turned legs. Dimensions: 24.5" x 16" x 23", w leaves 36"

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

Materials

Cherry

American Sheraton Cherry Acanthus Carved Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1820

$4,200

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 board, interior supports, and terminating on acanthus carved legs, early 19th century...

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

Materials

Wood

Spanish Neoclassical Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

$2,509

Spanish Neoclassical Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish Neoclassical drop-leaf table crafted in oak, dating to the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table

$9,850

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Troy, NY

The table can be used in various ways, open for dining, with one leg dropped as wall/ console table, or with both leaves down as end table.

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Antique 1630s French Louis XIII Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table with Original Sandwich Glass Pulls Unsigned C1840 Measures - 27.75"H x 38.25"W x 18.5"D This antique Sheraton tab...

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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Spanish Drop-Leaf Writing Table with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century

$2,394

Spanish Drop-Leaf Writing Table with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant drop-leaf low table dating to the mid-20th century. The table features a rectangular top with a leather writing surface framed by wood veneer. Two drop leaves extend the usa...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Art Deco Drop-Leaf Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930

$2,650

Art Deco Drop-Leaf Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco walnut drop leaf sofa table, circa 1935. With a square walnut top with two drop leaves, an ebonized pedestal and four down feet with caster wheels. The walnut top and drop ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

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Drop Leaf Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of drop leaf dining tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, all drop leaf dining tables available were constructed with great care. Find 1970 antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Drop leaf dining tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Drop leaf dining tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small drop leaf dining tables measuring 1 inches across. Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb and Kurt Østervig each produced beautiful drop leaf dining tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Drop Leaf Dining Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $298,500 highest priced.

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 Drop Leaf Dining 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 drop-leaf table?
1 Answer
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.
How does a drop leaf table work?
1 Answer
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.
What era are drop leaf tables from?
1 Answer
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.
How do I date a drop-leaf table?
1 Answer
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.
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.
How can I tell how old my drop leaf table is?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a Gateleg table and a drop leaf table?
1 Answer
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.
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?
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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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