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Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Georgian drop leaf dining tables of this design are relatively common to find, however it is rare to find
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 54 in
Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined and wonderfully grained walnut wood drop leaf dining table from fine furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 48 in
18th Century Irish Mahogany Wake or Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Irish Georgian Large Wake Table. Dining Table. Great Mahogany board top. Legs with carved knees
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Dropleaf dining table. The oblong top with hinged
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mahogany Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table. A good-sized 19th century rectangular top drop leaf dining
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
H 28.94 in W 48.82 in D 65.75 in
Brandt Furniture Sheraton Style Dropleaf Pedestal Dining Table, C. 1940s
By Brandt
Located in Germantown, MD
Prestigious Brandt furniture vintage dropleaf pedestal dining table. It features a sleek dovetail
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Sheraton Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Victorian Folding Dropleaf Napkin Card Game Oak Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian folding dropleaf Napkin card game oak small dining table. Item features
Category

20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

English Early 18th Century Large Oak Dropleaf Double Swing Leg Dining Table
Located in Wells, ME
English early 18th century large oak dropleaf double swing leg dining table with two drawers, bold
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Yew Wood Gateleg Dropleaf Wake Table
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century English Gateleg dining table or wake table. The oval top raised on ring turned and
Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Dining Room Tables

Materials

Yew

Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Modern Space Saver Minimalist Hide Away Dropleaf Table and Chairs Functional Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Table
Located in Chicago, IL
dining or games table.
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Column-Base Dropleaf Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
eating table, either a small breakfast table or a small dining room table. It will also make a unique
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
26VJL72a Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table 39”Wx28”Dx32”H (56”x39” open) Hungary, circa 1920
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 26.5 in
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Like its cousins the drawleaf and the dropleaf , the swivel-top is another clever way of increasing
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
H 32 in W 40 in D 26.5 in
17th Century English Oak Oval Dropleaf / Gateleg Table
Located in Troy, NY
Well proportioned and versatile English Oak Dropleaf / Gateleg Table of oval form. Suited for
Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s Refinished and Hand-Painted Dropleaf Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An incredibly Refinished 1930s Dropleaf Pembroke Table with a very skillfully gorgeius hand
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Two Similar English Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Two Antique English Dropleaf Gateleg tables. One Oak. One Walnut. 19th Century on an Early 18th
Category

Antique 19th Century English George I Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oval Dropleaf / Gateleg Table
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant, delicate and versatile English Queen Anne Dropleaf / Gateleg Table of slightly oval form
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Mahogany Dropleaf Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Malibu, CA
Sleek mahogany bar cart in ebony with lower level, drop leaf top opens to four leaf clover. Scalloped edge on both levels. Graceful, curved legs on antique brass casters.
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 17h Century Spanish Chestnut Warm Brown Gateleg or Dropleaf Table
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here, is an exquisite piece of history—an antique gateleg or dropleaf table originating
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Chestnut

American Sheraton Dropleaf Two Drawer Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Work Table
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton dropleaf mahogany two drawer worktable with birdseye maple drawer fronts and
Category

Antique 1830s American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Georgian Style Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Dropleaf Side Lamp Table by Imperial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Dropleaf Side Lamp Table by Imperial. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English George II Mahogany Dropleaf Pad Foot Thirty Six Inch Oval Table
Located in Wells, ME
English George II mahogany oval pad foot dropleaf table of small proportions. This dense mahogany
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty & Co, Arts & Crafts Oak Dropleaf Table with Stylized Carved Flower Head
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., An Arts & Crafts, drop leaf oak dining table with carved rose head floral decoration
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

American Federal Period Mahogany Dropleaf Worktable with Downswept Legs Paw Feet
Located in Wells, ME
American federal period mahogany dropleaf sewing table with pedestal base supported by four
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table. Item features
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Set Four Bertha Schaefer Style Nesting Tables and Serving Table
Located in Chicago, IL
won a Good Design award. Four folding dropleaf tables slide into tracks under the top of the largest
Category

20th Century American Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Table from Around 1810
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This is a Swedish table from around 1810. It has double legs and a dropleaf design. Early 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Table from Around 1810
Swedish Table from Around 1810
H 29.53 in W 60.24 in D 46.86 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic diminutive mahogany and satinwood Pembroke dropleaf table. The table with center drawer
Category

Vintage 1920s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Hepplewhite Drop-leaf Pembroke Side Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Hepplewhite Dropleaf Pembroke Side Table. This early 19th Century dropleaf table with
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Pine and Oak Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Like its cousins the drawleaf and the dropleaf , the swivel-top is another clever way of increasing
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Floral Mixed Wood Inlay Drop-leaf Pembroke Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful dropleaf or Pembroke table having mixed wood inlay including central flower mandala
Category

1990s Philippine Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Gateleg/Sofa Table in English Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dropleaf table in rich English oak, to be tucked away or used as an elegant sofa table. It opens
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Oak Barley Twist Drop-Leaf Table with a Carved Top, English, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
An Oak Barley Twist Dropleaf Gateleg Table with a carved and notched stylized band, English, circa
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Dropleaf Rosewood Extendable Dining Table 5'2ft-8ft
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Dropleaf Rosewood Extendable Dining Table 5'2ft-8ft Fully extended to 96"in/8ft, it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Danish Modern Eight Chair Dropleaf Dining Set Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern dining set designed by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s. Andreas Tuck, table maker. Drop
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Cherrywood Hepplewhite Dropleaf Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Very Fine Hepplewhite Period Dropleaf Table, Circa 1795-1810 made of cherry in wonderful old
Category

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

19th c Swedish Pine Wood Dropleaf Table
Located in Tongeren, BE
this swedish "slagbord" or "dropleaf" table has an original beautiful Swedish light blue paint
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

19th c Swedish Pine Wood Dropleaf Table
19th c Swedish Pine Wood Dropleaf Table
H 30.71 in W 75.99 in D 38.19 in
Børge Mogensen BM71 Fredericia Oak "Library" Table Danish Modnern Vintage
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A Classic gateleg/dropleaf table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Impressive solid oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Directoire Walnut Drop-leaf Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beaitofi; Directoire Walnut Dropleaf Table with Hidden drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century European Directoire Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

Directoire Walnut Drop-leaf Table
Directoire Walnut Drop-leaf Table
H 29 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Polished mahogany dropleaf table with inlaid top and drawer front on turned pedestal over reeded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
H 29 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
Directoire Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Directoire dropleaf dining table of fruit wood (apple or pear). One solid board on top
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Dining Room Tables

Directoire Dropleaf Dining Table
Directoire Dropleaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 67 in D 41 in
Georgian Style Oak Round Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Mellow Solid Oak Georgian Dropleaf Dining Table. Golden patina, hand planed boards throughout
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Black Lacquer Dropleaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Danville, CA
Paul McCobb Planner Group dropleaf dining table refinished in hand rubbed black lacquer.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table Circa 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French mahogany dropleaf dining table, Circa 1840. This is a very versatile piece, suitable
Category

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

Antique French Poplar Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
/> See similar examples of dining tables on our website www.BriggsHouse.com.
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Poplar

Arne Vodder Rosewood Dropleaf Dining Table
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Brazilian Rosewood dining table with drop leaves, and two insert leaves. The multi
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Baker New World Collection Dropleaf Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Baker bleached walnut and ebonized mahogany drop-leaf dining table. From the New World
Category

Vintage 1950s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Dropleaf Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Sons
Located in Danville, CA
. The table stores as a console table then opens into an oval dining table with a masterfully engineered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Versatile Turn of the Century Irish Pine Oval Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile stunning Irish pine hunt or wake table in fabulous condition having four turned legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Irish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Edward Wormley For Drexel Dining Table And Four Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Collection. The set consists of a dropleaf dining table and four chairs. The table measures 50"x28" when
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Midcentury Teak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table by Legate, Gplan Style, 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
spacesaver dropleaf dining table in good condition throughout. Taking up little space when not needed this
Category

Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley Dropleaf Dining/Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leaves and gate-legs easily transition from console to elegant oval dining table. Gold Dunbar label.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique dropleaf table from France with a lovely oval shape. The dark cherry has a luscious patina
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
H 30 in W 67 in D 49 in
18th Century Italian Dropleaf Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining or kitchen table as well.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique drop leaf table from France with a roundish oval shape. The poplar wood has a beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Poplar

Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
Antique French Oval Dropleaf Table
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 52 in
19th c Federal Mahogany Dining Table with “D” Ends & Center Dropleaf
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three part Federal mahogany dining table with “D” form ends and a center dropleaf table that
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Cherry Federal Extension Dropleaf Oval Dining Breakfast Table w/ 3 Leaves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Sienna cherry wood small dropleaf Federal style oval dining Breakfast table with 3 Leaves
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Glenn of California Dropleaf Arachnid Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Glenn of California Spider leg drop leaf table. Doubles as a console table. Top measures 18"D when
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Scandinavian Kitchen Dining Set Dropleaf Table 2 Ikea Tellus Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid-century Scandinavian Kitchen dining set drop leaf table with 2 Ikea tellus chairs. This is a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Birch

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Dropleaf Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dropleaf dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A dropleaf dining table — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the dropleaf dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dropleaf dining table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dropleaf dining table over the years, but those crafted by Broyhill Brasilia, Aldo Tura and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dropleaf Dining Table?

A dropleaf dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,225, while the lowest priced sells for $585 and the highest can go for as much as $24,990.

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 Dropleaf Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.