$6,750
H 27.25 in W 41.75 in D 51.75 in
American Empire Greek Revival Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Mahogany, circa 1830
By Joseph Meeks
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
leaf table in mahogany, circa 1830. Probably NY attributable to Meeks. Top and center pedestal are
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 45.5 in D 32 in
Fine Desireable Mahogany Sunderland Table, Labeled "J & J.W. Meeks", NY
Located in Providence, RI
breakfast and/or occasional table of good size when fully opened. Rare to find a Meeks piece, a descendant
Rosewood
Sold
H 28 in W 25 in D 39.25 in
Classical Meeks School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Drop-Leaf
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique classical Meeks school American Empire flame mahogany drop leaf table features acanthus
Mahogany
Sold
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 24.25 in
American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany and Gilt Table, Manner of Meeks
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Empire Classical drop-leaf table in the manner of Joseph Meeks offers deeply striated
Mahogany
Sold
H 27.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Meeks American Empire, Greek Revival Drop-Leaf Mahogany Breakfast Table
By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Empire breakfast or Pembroke table in the Grecian style in solid mahogany, circa 1830 with double
Mahogany
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 restorations and in completely original condition and untouched surface. The entire sur...
Mahogany
$6,750
H 30 in W 65 in D 47 in
American Empire/Classical Dining Table in Mahogany w/ Grecian-Form Pedestal Base
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome dining table with antique classical Grecian-form, stepped pedestal base in figured West Indies mahogany (circa 1825), with a newly-made rectangular top and ogee apron...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice solid heavy 18th century Queen Anne drop leaf table. Nicely tapered swing leg ending in a nice wide pad foot. Solid Cuban Mahogany tops in very good flat condition. Ori...
Mahogany
Sold|$2,295
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.75 in
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 42"W x 25.75"D x 29.5"H. Very good vintage...
Oak
$2,495
H 29.25 in W 18 in D 13.75 in
Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table By Imperial
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century American Empire Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table with scrol feet By Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids. Measures 32" in width open and 18" in width closed. Feat...
Mahogany
$5,890
H 28.5 in W 37.75 in D 25 in
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...
Brass
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table with hand carved tobacco leaf legs on original brass casters supporting a commodiou...
Mahogany
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 46.75 in D 24.75 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Card Table Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco card table offers flame mahogany construction with flared column raised on four legs terminating in hairy paw feet, c1840 Measures - 29.5"h x 49.5"w ...
Mahogany
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle two drawer Drop Leaf Table. Measures 56.25" in width with leaves open, 36.25" in width with leaves closed, 25" in depth and 27.25" in hei...
Mahogany
New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This magnificent solid single board table top is mounted with two hinged drop leaves, cut with di...
Brass
$5,150
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Early American Empire Drop-Leaf/ Pembroke Table in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome early American empire/classical pembroke table in fine West Indies mahogany with solid rectangular top offering two hinged drop-leaves with "S" shaped, rounded corners. Ta...
Brass
$3,495
H 29 in W 24 in D 38 in
Antique American Drop Leaf Carved Mahogany Federal Empire Table New York 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American Empire carved mahogany drop leaf table, New York, circa 1825. The table is made from the finest flame mahogany & having two drop leaves with curved skirts tha...
Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 39 in D 25.5 in
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Neoclassical American Empire Acanthus Carved Flame Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Paw Fe...
Mahogany
Antique and vintage drop-leaf and Pembroke tables are the perfect solution for those of us in the “space-conscious” category. These furnishings have long been a smart choice for homes, particularly if you’re working with an especially modest house or apartment.
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.
Should you need to accommodate more guests for a dinner party, a drop-leaf table’s side pieces can be raised and locked into place on their hinges, which will extend the overall surface area of the table. If you’re thinking of serving buffet-style or need a place for dinner plates and other tableware, fold one half of the table down and tuck it against the wall, console-table-style, to make more space for the guests congregating in your dining room. When your dinner companions are ready to retire to the living room for a digestif, both drop leaves can be collapsed if you need a makeshift bar cart or if you prefer to stow away the table after dinner.
The Pembroke version of these tables was a lightweight iteration that is believed to have been named for the ninth Earl of Pembroke or his wife, the countess. It is said that the countess had a drop-leaf table commissioned for their home, specifically for the purposes of serving and eating breakfast. This Georgian-era furniture had an oval or rectangular tabletop, was usually outfitted with a drawer and was frequently made of mahogany. It was a popular furnishing that was made through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
With its convenient transformative qualities, a drop-leaf table can be put to use in every room of your home. A Pembroke nightstand would render having breakfast from the comfort of your bed easier than ever, while a casual living-room drop-leaf end table can quickly be extended in order to make room for movie-night snacks or a family game. The appeal of these tables doesn’t end at 18th-century nobility or chess enthusiasts, however.
Furniture designers of mid-century modern drop-leaf tables explored various forms and worked with a range of materials in crafting these furnishings and even integrated elements such as wheels for extra convenience. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage and antique drop-leaf and Pembroke tables that includes sleek and understated iterations crafted by Hans J. Wegner and alluring versions in teak or rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig.
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