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19th Century French Drop Leaf Table
19th Century French Drop Leaf Table

19th Century French Drop Leaf Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Drop-leaf table with two rounded leaves that open to an oval top. The apron has a single drawer

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Drop-Leaf Table, Handcrafted Walnut, 18th Century
Antique French Drop-Leaf Table, Handcrafted Walnut, 18th Century

Antique French Drop-Leaf Table, Handcrafted Walnut, 18th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French drop-leaf table from a farmhouse in Normandy, France. Made of hand crafted Walnut

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century French drop-leaf table is a stunning piece of antique furniture that blends

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming late 19th-century French drop-leaf table in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, sourced

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table
1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table

1880s French Provincial Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 1880s French Provincial drop leaf table reflects the practical elegance and honest

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

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Drop Leaf Table
French 19th Century Drop Leaf Table

French 19th Century Drop Leaf Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming later 19th century Drop Leaf Wine Tasting Table from the South of France. Soundly

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table
1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

1900s French Oak Drop Leaf Table. This versatile table exemplifies early 20th-century French

Category

Early 20th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century oval shaped drop-leaf table from the Provence region of France

Category

Antique 18th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming drop-leaf table with symmetrical marquetry inlay. The table has a drawer with key. The top

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country French Provincial Maple Drop Leaf Table
Antique Country French Provincial Maple Drop Leaf Table

Antique Country French Provincial Maple Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined late 19th-century French Provincial drop-leaf table, handcrafted from solid maple and

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

Materials

Maple

French 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-Leaf Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-Leaf Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 19th century Louis XVI drop-leaf table. Dimensions table opened: 63.5in. W x 44.25in. D x

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined 19th-century French Provincial drop-leaf table, handcrafted from solid walnut and sourced

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Provencal Drop-Leaf Walnut Table - Antique Farmhouse Table
19th Century French Provencal Drop-Leaf Walnut Table - Antique Farmhouse Table

19th Century French Provencal Drop-Leaf Walnut Table - Antique Farmhouse Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique French Provencal drop-leaf table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Drop-Leaf Table of Cherrywood with Round Top
French Provincial Drop-Leaf Table of Cherrywood with Round Top

French Provincial Drop-Leaf Table of Cherrywood with Round Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French Provincial drop-leaf table of solid cherry wood with a warm patina, featuring

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

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina
19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina

19th Century French Wooden Drop Leaf Table in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French wooden drop leaf table showcases its original, beautifully aged patina and

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century French Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
A 19th Century French Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

A 19th Century French Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A French early 19th century walnut drop leaf dining table with mahogany parquetry banding and round

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Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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

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

Located in Labrit, Landes

Dining folding table with oval top, ash Turned legs and drop leaf Late 19th century, Franch belt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century walnut drop leaf table.

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany drop leaf end table is elegant, versatile, and crafted to

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco walnut drop leaf sofa table, circa 1935. With a square walnut top with two drop leaves

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in Troy, NY

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut drop-leaf Table with charming simple Fruitwood inlaid details

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table

Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table

Located in Montreal, QC

French Table, Louis-Philippe period, fitted with a Drop-leaf System. The top without shutters is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

French Style Louis XVIII Hand Carved Drop Leaf Console / Dining Table
French Style Louis XVIII Hand Carved Drop Leaf Console / Dining Table

French Style Louis XVIII Hand Carved Drop Leaf Console / Dining Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

High quality reproduction of a 1700’s French Louis XVIII console table. When leaves are opened

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Vintage 1980s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Drop Leaf Dining or Kitchen Table Restored circa mid-1800's
Antique French Drop Leaf Dining or Kitchen Table Restored circa mid-1800's

Antique French Drop Leaf Dining or Kitchen Table Restored circa mid-1800's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French Drop Leaf Dining, Kitchen Table Recently Restored circa mid-1800's. Our drop-leaf

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Antique 1860s French Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional
19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 19th century, French antique sofa table in kingwood. A drop flap occasional side table

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

Materials

Kingwood

French 18th Century Getleg Table
French 18th Century Getleg Table

French 18th Century Getleg Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

allow to push the other half to the middle of the drop leaf. When the leaves are down the dimensions

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Walnut Occasional Wine Folding Table, Antique Vigneron Table
19th Century French Walnut Occasional Wine Folding Table, Antique Vigneron Table

19th Century French Walnut Occasional Wine Folding Table, Antique Vigneron Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, antique French Provencal wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut wood, in good

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table
Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table

Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French drop leaf dining table. Untreated wood adds a comforting feel to a modern home, or

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Vintage 1930s French Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table
Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table

Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

. Constructed from solid walnut, the table features two folding drop-leaf panels that transform it from a slim

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Walnut

Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century
Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

lowered. Without the drop leaves raised, the table measures approximately 46.5 cm in depth. Each leaf

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1880s French Ellipse Wooden Gateleg Table In Original Patina
1880s French Ellipse Wooden Gateleg Table In Original Patina

1880s French Ellipse Wooden Gateleg Table In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 1880s French elliptical gateleg table embodies the practical elegance and honest craftsmanship

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

Materials

Wood

19th century Bronze Mounted Louis XVI French Napkin Table
19th century Bronze Mounted Louis XVI French Napkin Table

19th century Bronze Mounted Louis XVI French Napkin Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Louis XV Kingwood with Gilt accents Napkin Table. Brass foot caps, accents, trim and felt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Wooden Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers, 1920s
French Wooden Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers, 1920s

French Wooden Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

French Wood Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

French Round Dining Table with Wings, 1900
French Round Dining Table with Wings, 1900

French Round Dining Table with Wings, 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Round dining table with wings from the 1900s Depth with open wings 105cm

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Large French Gate Leg Dining Table    This is a large table with double gate leg
Large French Gate Leg Dining Table    This is a large table with double gate leg

Large French Gate Leg Dining Table This is a large table with double gate leg

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Gate Leg Dining Table This is a large table with double gate leg at each side to

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Vintage 1930s French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco-style Mahogany Folding Tables inspired by Otto Wretling
Pair of Art Deco-style Mahogany Folding Tables inspired by Otto Wretling

Pair of Art Deco-style Mahogany Folding Tables inspired by Otto Wretling

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

pieces to exist as side tables or, when unfolded, as dining tables.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Antique Flip Top Side Table Turned Wood & Brass Lock 1930
Victorian Style Antique Flip Top Side Table Turned Wood & Brass Lock 1930

Victorian Style Antique Flip Top Side Table Turned Wood & Brass Lock 1930

Located in Miami, FL

We offer an Victorian Style side table with turned wood pedestal stand made in the 1930s. Has a

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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Foldable Brass Green Breakfast Bed Tray by Jean Burkhalter, 1950s
Foldable Brass Green Breakfast Bed Tray by Jean Burkhalter, 1950s

Foldable Brass Green Breakfast Bed Tray by Jean Burkhalter, 1950s

By Jean Burkhalter

Located in London, GB

British racing green plastic and foldable brass legs by Jean Burkhalter.  

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Plastic

Drop Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Drop Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

Drop Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A drop leaf table in solid teak wood designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen. Table can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

French Provincial Louis Philippe Period Fruitwood Drop-Leaf Table
French Provincial Louis Philippe Period Fruitwood Drop-Leaf Table

French Provincial Louis Philippe Period Fruitwood Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Houston, TX

fruitwood with a rich, honey-toned patina, the table features a versatile drop-leaf design, making it as

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Farm Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Late Victorian French Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table
Late Victorian French Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table

Late Victorian French Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early 20th-century French drop-leaf dining table crafted from solid Oak hardwood. The top sits over

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Charles X Rosewood Drop Leaf Table
Charles X Rosewood Drop Leaf Table

Charles X Rosewood Drop Leaf Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with drop leaves over a drawer raised on circular tapered legs. Provenance

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Drop Leaf French Country Mahogany Table
Antique Drop Leaf French Country Mahogany Table

Antique Drop Leaf French Country Mahogany Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large Mahogany drop leaf Table 1940s great for a small useable dining space

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Cherry drop leaf coffee table
19th Cherry drop leaf coffee table

19th Cherry drop leaf coffee table

Located in Billingshurst, GB

19th century cherry drop leaf coffee table. Beautiful pagination and colour. The table measures

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry

French 19th Century Oval Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
French 19th Century Oval Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

French 19th Century Oval Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Warm, wonderfully patinated walnut envelopes this beautiful oval drop leaf dining table from 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An amazing solid walnut oval gateleg dining table from 19th century France. The beautiful walnut

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Rome, IT

A fine French 18th century brass-mounted mahogany extending drop-leaf dining table with Jacob style

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Fine French 18th Century Mahogany Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Rome, IT

A fine French 18th century brass-mounted mahogany extending drop-leaf dining table with Jacob style

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century French directoire period mahogany drop leaf table is a fine example of French

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Game Table With Double Drop-Leaf Top – France 1940
Mid-Century Modern Game Table With Double Drop-Leaf Top – France 1940

Mid-Century Modern Game Table With Double Drop-Leaf Top – France 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Game table with double drop-leaf top, maple and Macassar ebony veneer on the outside and mahogany

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Macassar, Mahogany, Maple

Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful dining table made from solid teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Mølgaard for France and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

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French Drop Leaf Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French drop leaf tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, all French drop leaf tables available were constructed with great care. Find 176 antique and vintage French drop leaf tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of French drop leaf tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern French drop leaf tables are consistently popular styles. Many French drop leaf tables are appealing in their simplicity, but France & Søn, Peter Hvidt and France & Daverkosen produced popular French drop leaf tables that are worth a look.

How Much are French Drop Leaf Tables?

French drop leaf tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $39,800.

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 French Drop Leaf Tables
  • 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 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 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 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.