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Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Oval Drop Leaf Table
Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Oval Drop Leaf Table

Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Oval Drop Leaf Table

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Antique Cherry oval drop leaf dining table. Table centre with Leaves down measures 25" in width

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
French Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

French Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1940s French oak drop-leaf side table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The rectangular top

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Drop Leaf Directoire Dining Table
18th Century Drop Leaf Directoire Dining Table

18th Century Drop Leaf Directoire Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant late-18th century French Directoire dining table crafted from richly figured walnut

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant and high quality early 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany drop-leaf dining

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Extension Dining Table
Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Extension Dining Table

Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Extension Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry and Mahogany Wood Dropleaf Extension Dining Table with Turn Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table
Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table

Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Country Farmhouse Cherry Wood & Mahogany Dropleaf Pembroke Dining Table with Turn Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century
Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

features a practical drop-leaf design that adapts to your needs. Both leaves open for a generous work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Drop-Leaf Table
Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Drop-Leaf Table

Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully inlaid and ebonized French centre table from the Napoleon III Era or third quarter of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop-leaf desk, expressing touches

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart
Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart

Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Cart in very good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Mid-Century Smoked Glass and Chrome Bar Trolley-Drop Leaf Bar Cart-60s
French Mid-Century Smoked Glass and Chrome Bar Trolley-Drop Leaf Bar Cart-60s

French Mid-Century Smoked Glass and Chrome Bar Trolley-Drop Leaf Bar Cart-60s

Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine

Elegant Vintage Two Tier- Drop Leaf smoked Glass neoclassic Bar Cart from the 60s. This Drop Leaf

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table
Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Unusual And Very Rare Mid 19th Century Figured Elm French Provincial Drop Leaf

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century French Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Richmond, VA

Large 19th Century Blonde French Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Casters. Grain on this table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

French mahogany drop leaf table
French mahogany drop leaf table

French mahogany drop leaf table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Oval French drop leaf table with two leaves, early 19th c.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

CLOSING SALE  Table, 19th Century French Mahogany Drop-Leaf
CLOSING SALE  Table, 19th Century French Mahogany Drop-Leaf

CLOSING SALE Table, 19th Century French Mahogany Drop-Leaf

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare petit, 19th century, French. Mahogany drop-leaf table. Closing our business

Category

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

Directoire Style Drop leaf Walnut Table
Directoire Style Drop leaf Walnut Table

Directoire Style Drop leaf Walnut Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Directoire Style Drop Leaf wrighting Table in Walnut with inserted Leather Top 34" Wide, 56.5

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chippendale Mahogany Oval, Drop-Leaf Table
Chippendale Mahogany Oval, Drop-Leaf Table

Chippendale Mahogany Oval, Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Providence, RI

mahogany that has been overlaid and French polished. A related oval drop leaf table identified as being

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

Gate Leg  Drop Leaf Table from Quebec
Gate Leg  Drop Leaf Table from Quebec

Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table from Quebec

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Beautiful gate leg drop leaf table Mid 19th century. Fully opened the dimensions are 46.5" x

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

Materials

Pine

French Drop-Leaf Center Table, Vanity, or Desk from the 19th Century
French Drop-Leaf Center Table, Vanity, or Desk from the 19th Century

French Drop-Leaf Center Table, Vanity, or Desk from the 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

table surface edge & drop front leaves. There is a single drawer with key on one side. Original

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Barley Twist Oak Drop Leaf Work Table
19th Century Barley Twist Oak Drop Leaf Work Table

19th Century Barley Twist Oak Drop Leaf Work Table

Located in Boston, MA

19th century French barley twist oak drop leaf work table. With back door compartment.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Cherry Dining Table on Louis XVI Legs
Antique 18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Cherry Dining Table on Louis XVI Legs

Antique 18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Cherry Dining Table on Louis XVI Legs

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Late 18th-early 19th century French large oval cherry dining table with drop leaf on original Louis

Category

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

Materials

Other

Late 18th Century Directoire Period Cherry, Drop Leaf Table
Late 18th Century Directoire Period Cherry, Drop Leaf Table

Late 18th Century Directoire Period Cherry, Drop Leaf Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 18th Century Directoire Period Cherry, Drop Leaf Table

Category

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

Fine 19th Century Brass-Mounted Mahogany Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table
Fine 19th Century Brass-Mounted Mahogany Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table

Fine 19th Century Brass-Mounted Mahogany Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine 19th century brass-mounted mahogany drop-leaf breakfast table.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Drop Leaf Painted White with Red Accent
Drop Leaf Painted White with Red Accent

Drop Leaf Painted White with Red Accent

Located in Woodbury, CT

A fun artsy drop leaf table with goose neck shaped legs.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables
Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French 19th century companion marquetry drop-side tables with outstanding marquetry inlay

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Antique French Faux Bamboo satin birch Side Table / pembroke work table
Antique French Faux Bamboo satin birch Side Table / pembroke work table

Antique French Faux Bamboo satin birch Side Table / pembroke work table

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

This is a good quality French antique faux bamboo occasional table with contrasting ebonized

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th Century, French Gate Leg Table in Cuban Mahogany
Mid 19th Century, French Gate Leg Table in Cuban Mahogany

Mid 19th Century, French Gate Leg Table in Cuban Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid 19th Century, French Gate Leg Table in Cuban Mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Hepplewhite French Taste Period Mahogany Pembroke Table, English, circa 1775
Hepplewhite French Taste Period Mahogany Pembroke Table, English, circa 1775

Hepplewhite French Taste Period Mahogany Pembroke Table, English, circa 1775

Located in New York, NY

furniture known to have been supplied by Chippendale. The present table is in the French style with its

Category

Antique 1770s English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Pembroke Table
Pembroke Table

Pembroke Table

Unavailable|$5,400

Pembroke Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Table in Walnut, France 18th Very nice condition and all original, very deep patina and wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Drop Leaf Table
Drop Leaf Table

Drop Leaf Table

Unavailable|$1,100

Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pine drop leaf dining table

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Extension Drop Leaf Dining Table, One Leaf
19th Century French Extension Drop Leaf Dining Table, One Leaf

19th Century French Extension Drop Leaf Dining Table, One Leaf

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century French extension drop leaf dining table, one leaf Measures: Without leaf: 45.5" W x

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Painted Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Painted Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A 19th century drop leaf table with natural pine top and gray painted base. Table is 17" wide with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Tables

Fabulous Petite Rustic French Farmhouse Table Reclaimed Pine Drop-Leaf
Fabulous Petite Rustic French Farmhouse Table Reclaimed Pine Drop-Leaf

Fabulous Petite Rustic French Farmhouse Table Reclaimed Pine Drop-Leaf

Located in Westport, CT

Fabulous Petite French farmhouse table reclaimed pine drop-leaf, 19th century. A beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Directoire drop-leaf walnut table
Directoire drop-leaf walnut table

Directoire drop-leaf walnut table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful early 19th century walnut French Directoire' drop leaf table.

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table
Antique Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table

Antique Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

the knuckle which adds lots of character. Very sturdy, good drop leaf supports. The table measures 30

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Drop-Leaf Table

Located in London, GB

A Sheraton Revival painted satinwood drop-leaf table, late 19th century. Decorated throughout with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s

Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Maastricht, NL

An oval, drop-leaf teak desk or dining table with brass elements is designed by Peter Hvidt and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ash Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
Antique Ash Drop-Leaf Coffee Table

Antique Ash Drop-Leaf Coffee Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

An oval ashwood coffee table with drop leaves that are kept up with pull out supports. Very good

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Basel, CH

craftsmanship with wonderful details. Each drop leaf measures 31cm, the overall length of the table is 129cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

Danish Drop-Leaf Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Basel, CH

craftsmanship with wonderful details. Each drop leaf measures 31cm, the overall length of the table is 129cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Phillipe Drop Leaf Mahogany Dining Table
19th Century Louis Phillipe Drop Leaf Mahogany Dining Table

19th Century Louis Phillipe Drop Leaf Mahogany Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Louis Phillipe Drop Leaf Mahogany Dining Table with 4 Leaves. The leaves are not

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Walnut Dining Table with Leaves
18th Century French Walnut Dining Table with Leaves

18th Century French Walnut Dining Table with Leaves

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century French Louis XVI walnut drop-leaf dining table on brass casters with five leaves.

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Drop Leaf Table in Black Walnut
19th Century French Drop Leaf Table in Black Walnut

19th Century French Drop Leaf Table in Black Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th-century French drop-leaf table crafted from black walnut, showcasing a stunning patina that

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Drop Leaf Table
Antique French Drop Leaf Table

Antique French Drop Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

A drop leaf table made in 19th Century France. Drop leaf, or ‘gate leg,’ tables were first made in

Category

20th Century French Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Drop Leaf Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century French drop leaf gate leg table made of walnut with beautiful wood grain. Four tapered

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century French Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Pomona, CA

19th century round drop-leaf table. Measures: Opened 44" W, 44" D, 30.50" H.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Drop-Leaf Table
French Vintage Drop-Leaf Table

French Vintage Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This is an unusual small pine vintage French drop-leaf table on criss crossed legs. The leaves are

Category

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

Materials

Pine

French 19th c Oak Drop Leaf, Gate Leg Farm Table
French 19th c Oak Drop Leaf, Gate Leg Farm Table

French 19th c Oak Drop Leaf, Gate Leg Farm Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Large elegant French drop leaf table, gate leg, stripped and bleached french Oak farm table. Closed

Category

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

Materials

Oak

French Burl Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table
French Burl Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table

French Burl Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This versatile French drop leaf table is made of burled fruitwood and can be used as a console or a

Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Round Provincial Antique 19th Century French Painted Drop Leaf Table - Bleached
Round Provincial Antique 19th Century French Painted Drop Leaf Table - Bleached

Round Provincial Antique 19th Century French Painted Drop Leaf Table - Bleached

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A charming provincial 19th Century French drop-leaf table. Constructed from chestnut, the raw

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Fruitwood

French, Cherry Drop-Leaf Table
French, Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

French, Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

This cherry drop-leaf table is the perfect size for that country kitchen breakfast nook. Its gentle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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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 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 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 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.