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.

Drop Leaf Storage

Modern Walnut Dry Bar

Desk Sliding Top

Dining Room Buffet Cabinet Servers

1940 Secretary Desk

Drop Drawer Cabinet

Arne Vodder Teak Desk

Mid Century Modern Drop Front Desk

Rolling Bar Cabinet

Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s

$1,450

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 32 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

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

$7,104

H 28.75 in W 24.61 in D 24.02 in

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

reader. Fascinating drop leaf form with fall front storage Displays a desirable aged patina and in good

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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-Leaf, Sewing, Games, William IV, C.1835

$4,519

H 29.73 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-Leaf, Sewing, Games, William IV, C.1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

early 19th century. With its drop-leaf versatility, storage practicality, and elegant form, it will lend

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Oval Pembroke Table

$2,800

H 29 in W 17 in D 37 in

Georgian Oval Pembroke Table

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Bradenton, FL

. The drop-leaf design allows the table to serve different purposes-such as a writing desk, a small

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk

$850

H 38.25 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Italian Provincial Materials: Painted Wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Desks

Materials

Wood

Pair Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Bedside Cupboards/tables

$1,674 / set

H 28.15 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in

Pair Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Bedside Cupboards/tables

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Bedside Cupboards Circa 1930s, Drop Leaf tops with

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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak

$10,200

H 28.75 in W 62 in D 35 in

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Stickley Cherry Valley Collection Drop-leaf Buffet Server

$3,995

H 38 in W 62 in D 21 in

Stickley Cherry Valley Collection Drop-leaf Buffet Server

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Stickley Cherry Valley Collection Drop-leaf Buffet Server Measures 41" in width close. 62

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

$2,975

H 41 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Vintage MCM Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cabinet

$3,500

H 45.75 in W 40 in D 16.5 in

Vintage MCM Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cabinet

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous and very unique vintage Danish modern teak drop front bar cabinet, circa 1970s. This

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.25 in W 23 in D 19 in

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

apothecary style storage sections, two drop leaves, and a four leg pedestal base. Dimensions: 23"w 19" x

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 18th century style wooden drop-leaf sideboard with drawers, 1930s

$7,535

H 44.89 in W 56.3 in D 24.41 in

Italian 18th century style wooden drop-leaf sideboard with drawers, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian 18th century style wooden drop-leaf sideboard with drawers, 1930s Sideboard with a drop

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg

$1,540Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mid-century sideboard with oak veneered, compass legs. Can go in a bedroom or hallway as well as in a living room. Shipping:40/85 H130 38KG

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Two-drawer Maple Drop Leaf Rolling Buffet Server, Circa 1970s

$1,305

H 29.5 in W 40 in D 18 in

Two-drawer Maple Drop Leaf Rolling Buffet Server, Circa 1970s

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous 1970s Two-drawer Maple Drop Leaf Rolling Buffet Server in very good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder

$3,200

H 30 in W 45.25 in D 28.5 in

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic teak drop leaf desk, Denmark, attributed to Arne Vodder, great design. Sliding top enables

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet

$36,373Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.31 in W 56.7 in D 22.05 in

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet

Located in IT

This elegant drop-leaf cabinet was made in the early eighteenth century in walnut wood finely

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet

$3,800

H 27 in W 44 in D 20.25 in

Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet

By Glenn of California

Located in Monrovia, CA

Glenn of California Extendable and drop leaf walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Or Bar Designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux

$3,895

H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in

Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux

By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden

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 precis...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Thomasville Walnut Drop Leaf Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

$1,995

H 30 in W 43.25 in D 18 in

Mid-20th Century Thomasville Walnut Drop Leaf Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

By Thomasville

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-20th Century Walnut Drop Leaf and Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server by Thomasville. Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Inlaid Drop-Leaf Secretaire Fir Walnut Slab Veneer, Italy, 18th Century

$8,611

H 50.4 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in

Inlaid Drop-Leaf Secretaire Fir Walnut Slab Veneer, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Veronese drop-leaf secretaire date back to mid-18th century. Walnut burl slab veneered fir with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Secretaires

Materials

Silver

George III Style Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Wheeled Dry Bar

$2,795

H 34.5 in W 62 in D 20.5 in

George III Style Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Wheeled Dry Bar

Located in Germantown, MD

George III Style Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Drop Leaf Gallerried Wheeled Dry Bar with Large Glass

Category

20th Century American George III Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary

$2,250 / item

H 42.75 in W 56 in D 18 in

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary

Located in Atlanta, GA

Good things do come in small packages! In a great size to fit almost anywhere, this multifunctional cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

$1,200

H 28.75 in W 39.25 in D 17 in

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton style drop-leaf sewing stand, crafted from rich mahogany and dating to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries Mahogany Two-Tier Drop-Leaf Rolling Server

$1,695

H 31 in W 38 in D 18 in

Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries Mahogany Two-Tier Drop-Leaf Rolling Server

By Henkel Harris

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid Century Modern Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries Mahogany Two-Tier Drop-Leaf Rolling bar cart

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s

$11,961

H 44.69 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s Wooden chest of

Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

$72,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s

$20,000

H 29 in W 72 in D 30 in

Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark

$1,998Sale Price|60% Off

H 28 in W 65.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Drop Leaf Serving / Tea Cart

$1,895

H 28 in W 33 in D 18.5 in

South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Drop Leaf Serving / Tea Cart

Located in Germantown, MD

A South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Inlay Rosewood Drop Leaf two tier rolling Serving Trolley

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Dry Bars

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk

$2,200Sale Price|54% Off

H 40.75 in W 39 in D 20.5 in

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Encinitas, CA

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak & Oak Drop Leaf End Table for Andreas Tuck

$1,500

H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak & Oak Drop Leaf End Table for Andreas Tuck

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautifully crafted early example end or side table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table has two extendable sid...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Teak

Statton Trutype Cherry Four-Drawer Rolling Drop-Leaf Dry Bar and Buffet Server

$1,995

H 33 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

Statton Trutype Cherry Four-Drawer Rolling Drop-Leaf Dry Bar and Buffet Server

By Statton Trutype

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century Statton Trutype Furniture Two tier Cherry Four-Drawer Rolling Drop-Leaf Dry Bar and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet Walnut

$2,200

H 27.75 in W 45.5 in D 20.25 in

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet Walnut

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in Miami, FL

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart sold through John Stuart. Walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Formica

2006 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH002 Drop Leaf Dining Table in Oak, 36 x 74

$3,600

H 28.75 in W 74 in D 35.4 in

2006 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH002 Drop Leaf Dining Table in Oak, 36 x 74

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a CH002 Dining Table, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1960. This example dates to 2006 and is formed of white oak. The piece features hinged extension leaves...

Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Industrial Typewriter Table with Drop Leafs

$481

H 27 in W 19.5 in D 14.25 in

Mid Century Industrial Typewriter Table with Drop Leafs

Located in Freehold, NJ

leaf arms, smell storage shelf underneath, and legs with wheels.   Dimensions listed are for the closed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Sewing Stand & Basket C1830

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 16 in D 27.5 in

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Two-Drawer Drop-Leaf Sewing Stand & Basket C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

drawers with original wooden knobs and keyholes, providing ample storage. The drop-leaf design allows for

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Hanging Wall Cabinet Holland 1960s

$813Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Teak Hanging Wall Cabinet Holland 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Teak wood, hanging Cabinet. 2 Uprights 5 drawers 1 drop leaf Brass handle. Lots off

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return

$4,795

H 28.5 in W 59 in D 33 in

Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return

By Bernt Petersen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

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Drop-Leaf Teak Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 58 in D 23 in

Drop-Leaf Teak Desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Unique drop-leaf desk in teak. Leaf folds up and then entire top slides into position to form one

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista

Unavailable

H 29 in W 48 in D 24.5 in

Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista

By Lane Furniture

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Unique drop-leaf desk by Lane Altavista in walnut. Refinished. Clean lines, circa 1960s. The drop

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner AT-305 Drop Leaf Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 55 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner AT-305 Drop Leaf Desk

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Long Beach, CA

A teak and oak drop leaf desk designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in 1955, model AT-305. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H242

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 22 in D 15 in

Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H242

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage burr walnut Serpentine dresser, nightstand, drop leaves, Scotland 1930, H242 Scotland 1930

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H240

Unavailable

H 32 in W 47.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H240

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak serving table, sideboard, hall table dresser base, Scotland 1910, H240 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Rectangular top with moulded edge Pair of paneled dovetail...

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

English Walnut Drop Leaf Chest of Drawers 19th, Century

Unavailable

H 29.26 in W 27.84 in D 12.05 in

English Walnut Drop Leaf Chest of Drawers 19th, Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

extending by way of drop leafs. Fitted three graduated drawers with dovetailed jointing, solid interiors and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 45.67 in D 20.48 in

Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif

Located in Barletta, IT

Italian drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s, in walnut wood. It features inlay motifs on the top, 3

Category

Antique 17th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 47 in D 27 in

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish Modern teak desk by Arne Vodder. Has a drop-leaf and finished back with storage. The three

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Drop Leaf Entry Table

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H 29 in Dm 29 in

Vintage Drop Leaf Entry Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

drop leaf feature allows for convenient storage. A must-have for those looking to maximize space

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Canadian Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 37 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Canadian Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Nantucket, MA

Canadian (Quebec) maple drop-leaf desk with tiger maple drawer fronts.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 28 in W 47 in D 23.75 in

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A drop-leaf desk in teak by Arne Vodder for H. Sigh, with original manufacturer's label. The leaf

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

. closed and 58"in. when leaf is open. Wear to drawer pulls consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 28.5 in W 52 in D 31.5 in

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by Soborg Mobelfabrik. Extends to 71.5"
An unusual and rare Danish desk incorporating wood and metal. Tapered legs, 2 drawers.

Category

20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 28 in W 48 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak, circa 1960s. This piece is equipped with three

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk

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H 29 in W 50 in D 31 in

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Antonio, TX

Arne Vodder drop leaf rosewood desk with 3 drawer and extension leaf on the right side, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Bar

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H 26 in W 41 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sixties modern cabinet with two drop leaves that extend to 5' 5" wide. Long top drawer, two door

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

George Nelson Oak Drop Leaf Desk

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

George Nelson Oak Drop Leaf Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New Windsor, NY

deep drawers. Chrome 'J' pulls. The top drawer pull has the early HM stamp. The side leaf extends with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Cees Braakman Drop Leaf Secretaire Desk

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H 46 in W 32 in D 18 in

Cees Braakman Drop Leaf Secretaire Desk

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two toned, Birch and Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. 1960. Drop Down Desk has Brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Teak, Formica

Drop-Leaf Cabinet Ash Mahogany Glass Italy 1950s

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H 49.61 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in

Drop-Leaf Cabinet Ash Mahogany Glass Italy 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Drop-leaf cabinet, with glass bar compartment, open compartment and exposed drawers. Mahogany and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash, Mahogany

Unusual Antique Pine Cabinet with Drop Leaf Table

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H 31 in W 102.5 in D 28 in

Unusual Antique Pine Cabinet with Drop Leaf Table

Located in Round Top, TX

typically small space available in homes in the mid to late 1800s. This cabinet also serves as a drop leaf

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Drop Leaf Desk

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H 37 in W 41 in D 18 in

Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Montreal, QC

Mahogany and marquetry serpentine front drop leaf secretary opening to reveal assorted cubbies and

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Drop Leaf Cabinet Walnut Italy 18th Century

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H 51.19 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in

Baroque Drop Leaf Cabinet Walnut Italy 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Drop-leaf cabinet articulated in all its parts both vertically and horizontally. The cabinet has

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Painted Drop Leaf Secretary Desk

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H 39 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

Louis XV Painted Drop Leaf Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely breathtaking, this Louis XV drop leaf secretary has gorgeous carvings and original

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

English Blind Fret Drop Leaf Partners Desk

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H 29.5 in W 50 in D 35.5 in

English Blind Fret Drop Leaf Partners Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

English Mahogany Partners Desk w/ Blind Fret Work throughout and Drop Leaves on either side.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk

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H 29.75 in W 48 in L 29.75 in

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

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H 39 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

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H 39.75 in W 33 in L 39.75 in

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

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H 39.5 in W 33 in D 16.5 in

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Rare Edward Wormley Drop-Leaf Desk / Dining Table

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H 29 in W 94 in D 30 in

Rare Edward Wormley Drop-Leaf Desk / Dining Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare green label Edward Wormley drop leaf desk model No.5265.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius

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H 27.75 in W 31.14 in D 46.25 in

Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

You will love this hard to find drop leaf desk component for the System Cado modular wall units

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Drop-Leaf Sculpted Secretaire by Jacques Jarrige, 2006

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H 52 in W 29 in D 15.75 in

Drop-Leaf Sculpted Secretaire by Jacques Jarrige, 2006

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular sculpted cabinet or desk by Jacques Jarrige. This unique drop-leaf desk is silver

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Early 2000s French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Unique Mid-Century Drop Leaf Bar Cart

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H 32.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Unique Mid-Century Drop Leaf Bar Cart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This double-sided bar cart offers spacious interior storage, a reversible drawer, and an expandable

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Swedish 19th Century Clock Cabinet Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 98.25 in W 49 in D 20 in

Swedish 19th Century Clock Cabinet Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish 19th century clock cabinet with three glass doors over a compartimilized fall front desk and lower two-door cabinet. Signed "Olof Mansson Snickare" and dated 1878. ...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Manufactured in Mantua, Italy, 18th Century

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H 40.56 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Manufactured in Mantua, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Drop-leaf secretaire with crossbow front, three drawers and leaf door. Two drawers and compartments

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 29.5 in W 40.25 in D 22 in

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Drop-Leaf Desk

By Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent collection drop-leaf desk in silver elm. Completely redone and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Elm

Bookcase with Drop Leaf Teak Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s

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H 79.93 in W 83.86 in D 18.9 in

Bookcase with Drop Leaf Teak Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

A bookcase with containers and drop-leaf with drawers. Open adjustable shelves. Teak veneer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk

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H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Vodder mid century danish teak drop leaf desk This desk measures: 46.5 wide x 23.75 deep x

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Gracious Drop-Leaf Cabinet Stained Mahogany Veneer Parchment Paper Italy, 1950s

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H 58.27 in W 123.23 in D 15.75 in

Gracious Drop-Leaf Cabinet Stained Mahogany Veneer Parchment Paper Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A gracious drop-leaf cabinet, stained mahogany veneer, decorated panels, parchment paper

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Bar Cabinet Drop-Leaf Door Poplar Beech Brass Glass, Italy, 1950s

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H 46.86 in W 40.95 in D 16.15 in

Bar Cabinet Drop-Leaf Door Poplar Beech Brass Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A bar cabinet with drop-leaf door. Poplar veneer, beech legs with brass tips, glass interior

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Dutch Burl Wood Drop Leaf Desk

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H 30 in W 53 in D 30 in

19th Century Antique Dutch Burl Wood Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

close with ease. Legs are sturdy and solid. The drop leaves fold up, with a carved wood brace to hold up

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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

British Colonial Hand-Carved Burmese Teak Drop Leaf Secretaire

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H 45 in W 35.5 in D 16 in

British Colonial Hand-Carved Burmese Teak Drop Leaf Secretaire

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique Burmese teak secretary with intricate hand-carved leaf and floral motifs. Very sturdy and

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20th Century Burmese Secretaires

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk

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H 28.88 in W 66.38 in L 28.88 in

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a midcentury Danish modern teak desk. Dimensions: 66 3/8" L x 25" W 28 7/8" H, 47 3/8" L (closed) and 19" extension, Drawers 2 5/8" H x 15 3/8" W x 18 3/8" D....

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Empire Style Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut, Italy, 19th Century

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H 43.31 in W 43.51 in D 22.05 in

Empire Style Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Supported by 4 plinth shaped feet, 3 frontal drawers of which the upper on is smaller. A folding door hides a central open compartment with lateral drawers. Walnut.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

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H 39.25 in W 35.325 in D 27 in

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyholes and

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

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H 41 in W 32 in D 18 in

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch

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H 39 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Grace style drop-leaf secretary in two beautiful shades of flame birch. Leaf folds down to

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Olive Liguria, Italy, Mid-18th Century

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H 42.92 in W 51.58 in D 22.05 in

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Olive Liguria, Italy, Mid-18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant drop-leaf secretaire, serpentine front and sides. Two drawers, wide skirt and two

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Nils Jonsson Drop-Leaf Writing Teak Desk for Torring Mobelfabrik

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H 42.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

Nils Jonsson Drop-Leaf Writing Teak Desk for Torring Mobelfabrik

By Nils Jonsson, Torring Mobelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nils Jonsson drop-leaf writing teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk and Hutch

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H 58.25 in W 50.75 in D 17 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk and Hutch

Located in Atlanta, GA

Teak credenza with drop-leaf desktop, multiple shelves and drawers. Lower section has two cabinet

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Swedish Desks

Materials

Teak

Neo-Classical Drop-Leaf Secretaire Cherry Walnut Maple Trentino, 1700

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H 44.89 in W 49.22 in D 26.78 in

Neo-Classical Drop-Leaf Secretaire Cherry Walnut Maple Trentino, 1700

Located in Milano, IT

Neo-classical drop-leaf secretaire from Trentino, supported by shaped feet, there are three drawers

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Pine

Danish Modern Teak and Oak Executive Desk with Drop Leaf

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H 29.5 in W 61 in D 27 in

Danish Modern Teak and Oak Executive Desk with Drop Leaf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: 1960s Dimensions: 29.5″H x 61″L x 27″W Extension Leaf 13.5″ Total Extension 74.5″ Materials: Teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Drop-Leaf Secretaire, Walnut, Italy, 18th Century

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H 47.64 in W 46.66 in D 22.45 in

Drop-Leaf Secretaire, Walnut, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

4 frontal drawers of which the upper ones are smaller. Folding door that hides a compartment with drawers. Extention on top with 2 lateral compartements openable as drawers. Walnut a...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Sheraton Cherry Three Drawer Work Stand with Drop Leaf C1850

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H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 19 in

Antique Sheraton Cherry Three Drawer Work Stand with Drop Leaf C1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

Cherry Three Drawer Work Stand with Drop Leaf C1850. Measures - 30.25"H x 21.5"W x 19"D. A classic

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Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Cabinet by Isa with Drop-Leaf Doors Teak Veneer Metal Legs, Italy, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in

Cabinet by Isa with Drop-Leaf Doors Teak Veneer Metal Legs, Italy, 1960s

By Arredamenti ISA

Located in Milano, IT

A cabinet by Isa (Bergamo) with drop-leaf doors and drawers, teak veneer, metal legs. Manufactured

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Blue Painted Buffet with Drop-Leaf Table Attached, Circa 1858

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H 29.75 in W 38.75 in D 45.25 in

Swedish Blue Painted Buffet with Drop-Leaf Table Attached, Circa 1858

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish blue painted buffet with attached drop-leaf table from the mid 19th century. This

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Buffets

Materials

Wood

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Baroque Walnut Veneer Fir Maple Verona, Italy, 1700

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H 43.12 in W 47.64 in D 24.41 in

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Baroque Walnut Veneer Fir Maple Verona, Italy, 1700

Located in Milano, IT

Baroque drop-leaf secretaire of Veronese origin, supported by shelf shaped feet carved with volutes

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Fir

Arne Vodder Style Drop Leaf Mid century Danish Modern Teak Desk

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H 29 in W 66 in D 25 in

Arne Vodder Style Drop Leaf Mid century Danish Modern Teak Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

teak construction. This unique Arne Vodder style desk top slides left to be fully extended. The drop

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Vintage 1960s Desks

Materials

Teak

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Drop Leaf Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of drop leaf storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every item from our selection of drop leaf storage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of drop leaf storage — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of drop leaf storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. George Nelson, Arne Vodder and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of drop leaf storage that is worth considering.

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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