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Mid-Century Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs
Mid-Century Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs

Mid-Century Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add functional mid-century charm to your home with this Romanian Drop Leaf Hide-A-Way Table

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in PARIS, FR

, consisting of an original Ant chair and its matching drop-leaf table, both executed in richly figured

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Romanian Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs
Mid-Century Romanian Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs

Mid-Century Romanian Drop Leaf Hide A Way Table w/ Four Folding Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add functional mid-century charm to your home with this Romanian Drop Leaf Hide-A-Way Table

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay
Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay

Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch

Category

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

Materials

Birch

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table
Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table

Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table

Located in Forney, TX

striking yet elegant refined appearance. Having a rectangular tabletop flanked by a pair of drop-leaf

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Extendable Drop Leaf Table
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Extendable Drop Leaf Table

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Extendable Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

This late 19th century French Louis Philippe style drop-leaf oval extendable dining table hails

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with

Category

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

Materials

Birch

William Mary Style Dining Table Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Gateleg by Abernathy
William Mary Style Dining Table Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Gateleg by Abernathy

William Mary Style Dining Table Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Gateleg by Abernathy

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome William & Mary style walnut drop leaf expanding gateleg dining table by Abernathy

Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Dubai, AE

& Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it boasts the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf an...

Materials

Brass

New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810
New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810

New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine example of an American Federal drop-leaf table in West Indies mahogany, from New York, circa

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Tables, Brass/Oiled Walnut & Brass/Oiled Oak for &T
Set of Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Tables, Brass/Oiled Walnut & Brass/Oiled Oak for &T

Set of Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Tables, Brass/Oiled Walnut & Brass/Oiled Oak for &T

By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Dubai, AE

; Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it boasts the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf an...

Materials

Brass

American Sheraton Mahogany Table
American Sheraton Mahogany Table

American Sheraton Mahogany Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Exceptionally clean American Sheraton drop leaf table with rope twist carvings ending in nicely

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

AJ3601 table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
AJ3601 table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

AJ3601 table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Nice small drop-leaf table model AJ3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Table Golden Birch 104cm lions feet 1800s
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Table Golden Birch 104cm lions feet 1800s

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Table Golden Birch 104cm lions feet 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier round table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birch

Extension Table in Teak, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960
Extension Table in Teak, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960

Extension Table in Teak, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960

By Harry Østergaard

Located in Deland, FL

woodworking this gorgeous table can easily expand up to 102.5" (via three extension leaves and a drop-down

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Honey
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Honey

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Honey

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Tonka
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Tonka

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Tonka

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Cactus
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Cactus

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Cactus

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Liquorice
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Liquorice

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Liquorice

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable dining

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Chili
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Chili

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Chili

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Nutmeg
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Nutmeg

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Nutmeg

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Pesto
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Pesto

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Pesto

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, Surprising, Dune, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm - 59/92 inch
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm - 59/92 inch

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm - 59/92 inch

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

The Ribambelle table by Studio Fermob is the ultimate modular outdoor dining table. Elegant, robust

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Folding Lamp Table in Mixed Woods, Cedar & Oak
Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Folding Lamp Table in Mixed Woods, Cedar & Oak

Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Folding Lamp Table in Mixed Woods, Cedar & Oak

By Hunt Country Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, including the table, a pair of lounge chairs, and a pair of ottomans.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak, Cedar, Pine

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Maya Blue
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Maya Blue

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Maya Blue

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, Surprising, Dune, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Red Ochre
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Red Ochre

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Red Ochre

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, Surprising, Dune, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Ice Mint
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Ice Mint

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle 149/234 cm 58.7/92.1 in Ice Mint

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

, or Facto chairs. Version: Table with 2 extensions – 149/234 × 100 cm Type: Outdoor extendable

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle XL 149/299 cm - 59/118 inch
Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle XL 149/299 cm - 59/118 inch

Extensible outdoor table Fermob Ribambelle XL 149/299 cm - 59/118 inch

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

The Ribambelle XL table by Studio Fermob elevates outdoor dining with maximum versatility and

Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Square Melamine Kitchen Dining Game Table MINT!
Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Square Melamine Kitchen Dining Game Table MINT!

Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Square Melamine Kitchen Dining Game Table MINT!

By Florence Knoll, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair New Linen upholstery heavy solid maple frames American lounge chairs MINT!.

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A drop-leaf console table opens to seat, six (6) for dining. Set complete with two banquette chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table
Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table

Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

flowing walnut grains. Fifth leg slides out to support the extended curved drop leaf. Seats up to eight

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Wake Table
20th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Wake Table

20th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Wake Table

Located in Round Top, TX

20th century English oak wake table featuring a classic drop-leaf gateleg design. The table is

Category

20th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Mid-Century Modern dining table features drop leaf design, durable formica top with faux

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table by Leighton Hall
Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table by Leighton Hall

Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a mahogany drop-leaf table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It is ideal for the dining area

Category

2010s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair

By Augusto Savini, Pozzi

Located in Chicago, IL

raising the leafs each leaf is 19.75' wide. if both leafs are raised the total width is 87".

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Drop Leaf Table And Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop leaf table and chair you’re looking for. Each drop leaf table and chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a drop leaf table and chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A drop leaf table and chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one drop leaf table and chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Augusto Savini, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Nanna Ditzel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Leaf Table And Chair?

A drop leaf table and chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,700, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $6,750.

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 Table And Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.