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19th Century Country French Louis XIII Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Country French Louis XIII Walnut Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Country French Louis XIII Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant mid-19th-century country French drop leaf table made in Louis XIII style, sourced from

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Country Oak Drop-Leaf Table
Antique French Country Oak Drop-Leaf Table

Antique French Country Oak Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful French antique oak drop-leaf country house table with beautiful patina. The simplicity

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

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Oak Drop-leaf Table
French 19th Century Oak Drop-leaf Table

French 19th Century Oak Drop-leaf Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An attractive late 19th century French solid oak drop-leaf table hand-crafted in France circa 1870

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table from Normandy
French Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table from Normandy

French Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table from Normandy

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French antique table features a drop leaf design which allows its leaves to be raised and lowered

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

Materials

Brass

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

French 19th Century Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century drop-leaf table that has been constructed using extremely fine mahogany. The

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Country Carved Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
Antique French Country Carved Drop Leaf Gateleg Table

Antique French Country Carved Drop Leaf Gateleg Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

An unusual 19th Century antique, finely carved decorated drop leaf table with turned legs and

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Located in New York, NY

Danish Teak Drop Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son. Table is teak

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

Materials

Teak

French Directoire Ashwood Oval Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
French Directoire Ashwood Oval Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800

French Directoire Ashwood Oval Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A turn of the 19th century French Directoire ashwood oval drop-leaf table with tapered legs ending

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Wood Drop-Leaf Table, Early 19th Century
French Cherry Wood Drop-Leaf Table, Early 19th Century

French Cherry Wood Drop-Leaf Table, Early 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

French Provincial solid cherrywood drop-leaf table with square tapering legs terminating with brass

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

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table ~ Sofa Table
19th Century French Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table ~ Sofa Table

19th Century French Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table ~ Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table ~ Sofa Table will make a versatile and

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

Materials

Oak

Drop-Leaf Circular Table, 20th Century
Drop-Leaf Circular Table, 20th Century

Drop-Leaf Circular Table, 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful modern circular table with a folding leaf and metal legs. The table can be flush with a

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century Louis Philippe Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Louis Philippe Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Louis Philippe Drop-Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Louis Philippe drop-leaf table in cherry, from France. The top has wonderful graining

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

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Drop-leaf Sewing Work Side Table
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Drop-leaf Sewing Work Side Table

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Drop-leaf Sewing Work Side Table

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Belle Époque period French marquetry drop-leaf sewing stand work table (today, it would

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

Materials

Fruitwood

French Louis Philippe Extendable Dining Table Drop Leaf, Oak, Mid 19th Century
French Louis Philippe Extendable Dining Table Drop Leaf, Oak, Mid 19th Century

French Louis Philippe Extendable Dining Table Drop Leaf, Oak, Mid 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Louis Philippe oval dining folding table with drop leaves massive oak Mid- 19th century, We sell

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Charles X Period Palisander Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze
19th Century French Charles X Period Palisander Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze

19th Century French Charles X Period Palisander Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early nineteenth century French Charles X period palisander side table is double faced and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Round Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Round Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Round Drop-Leaf Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brooklyn, NY

spooled bases. France or England in the manner of Gillows patented extending table designs, circa 1810.  

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Antique 1810s French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French louis XVI style drop side occasional table with marquetry
French louis XVI style drop side occasional table with marquetry

French louis XVI style drop side occasional table with marquetry

Located in Houston, TX

used makes this table very special. It has a drawer that functions well and has drop sides that also

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

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

French Walnut Table with Wings, 1900s
French Walnut Table with Wings, 1900s

French Walnut Table with Wings, 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

French side table with wings in walnut wood with roots decoration. with a folding door on one side

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Provencal Walnut Folding Wine Table - Antique Center Table
19th Century French Provencal Walnut Folding Wine Table - Antique Center Table

19th Century French Provencal Walnut Folding Wine Table - Antique Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, antique round French Provencal folding wine, center table made of hand crafted Walnut, in

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

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Adjustable Table in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Adjustable Table in Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Adjustable Table in Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

additional sitters thanks to the drop-leaf. The table can also be adjusted in height, making the table very

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

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, dining table, oak, France, 1960s. This extendable dining

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

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron, dining table, oak, 1960s This dining table can be extended. The smallest

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

Materials

Oak

French Drop-Leaf Dining Table
French Drop-Leaf Dining Table

French Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Louis Philippe style drop-leaf dining table from Normandy. Made of cheerywood with four turned

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Walnut Drop-Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Extraordinary round table with drop-leaf fold to make a demilune. Beautiful walnut with four legs

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful 1960s teak drop-leaf table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic French Walnut Drop Leaf End Table
Antique Rustic French Walnut Drop Leaf End Table

Antique Rustic French Walnut Drop Leaf End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Rustic French walnut drop leaf end table is a unique example of ingenious craftsmanship

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic End Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Cherry Extending Drop Leaf Table
French 19th Century Cherry Extending Drop Leaf Table

French 19th Century Cherry Extending Drop Leaf Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful French transitionally- style cherry drop-leaf table, circa 1880, with warm patina and

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Oval Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Oval Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Oval Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son

By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

19th c. Painted Drop Leaf Wine Table
19th c. Painted Drop Leaf Wine Table

19th c. Painted Drop Leaf Wine Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. Painted Drop Leaf Wine Table from France. Proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit

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Antique 1880s French Tables

French 19th Century Fruitwood Extending Drop Leaf Dining Table
French 19th Century Fruitwood Extending Drop Leaf Dining Table

French 19th Century Fruitwood Extending Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely French 19th century drop leaf extending dining table. The fruitwood has a nice warm patina

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

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

A gorgeous solid walnut oval drop leaf dining table made circa 1860 in France. The top’s center is

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Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Hvidt Nielsen Danish Modern Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model 20/59
Hvidt Nielsen Danish Modern Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model 20/59

Hvidt Nielsen Danish Modern Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model 20/59

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful and practical drop-leaf dining table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Drop-Leaf Serving Table on Casters, France, 1950s
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Drop-Leaf Serving Table on Casters, France, 1950s

Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Drop-Leaf Serving Table on Casters, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

drop leaf design allows for easy placement and the casters make it a versatile serving table. The

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Round 19th Century Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table from France
Large Round 19th Century Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table from France

Large Round 19th Century Drop-Leaf Oak Dining Table from France

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A large, circular oak dining-table of elegant and rare proportions, with a shabby-chic, country

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Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Drop-Leaf Extending Dining Table French Limed Oak, circa 1850
19th Century Drop-Leaf Extending Dining Table French Limed Oak, circa 1850

19th Century Drop-Leaf Extending Dining Table French Limed Oak, circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

French extendable drop-leaf dining table 19th century it extends to 13.3 feet / 4meters with 5

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Empire Carved Chestnut Eight-Leg Drop-Leaf Table
Early 20th Century French Empire Carved Chestnut Eight-Leg Drop-Leaf Table

Early 20th Century French Empire Carved Chestnut Eight-Leg Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Create room for many guests with this large, oval fruitwood drop-leaf dining room table. Crafted in

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

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Chestnut

Early 19th C French Cherry Wood Elliptical Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1800
Early 19th C French Cherry Wood Elliptical Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1800

Early 19th C French Cherry Wood Elliptical Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid cherry wood elliptical shape drop leaf dining table with single cutlery drawer. A simple

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI Expanding Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1790
Louis XVI Expanding Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1790

Louis XVI Expanding Drop Leaf Dining Table, circa 1790

Located in Doylestown, PA

. Dimensions with leaves out and drop leaves down is 49" W x 27" D x 28" H. As a circular table it is 49

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table or Console
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table or Console

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Elegant French Louis XVI style late 19th/early 20th century fruitwood diminutive oval drop leaf

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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italy Walnut Drop-Leaf Table Black Lacquered Contemporary Production In Stock
Italy Walnut Drop-Leaf Table Black Lacquered Contemporary Production In Stock

Italy Walnut Drop-Leaf Table Black Lacquered Contemporary Production In Stock

Located in Brescia, IT

This useful and elegant table has a flap on each side which can be raised and lowered as required

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Country Rustic Extendable Antique Farm Table with Original Paint
French Country Rustic Extendable Antique Farm Table with Original Paint

French Country Rustic Extendable Antique Farm Table with Original Paint

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French extendable drop leaf dining table circa 19th century or earlier with original green painted

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Table
19th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Table

19th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Louis XVI style drop-leaf dining table made of solid cherry. Six simple

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Terrific Bauhaus Era Folding Table
Terrific Bauhaus Era Folding Table

Terrific Bauhaus Era Folding Table

Located in New York, NY

European origin, probably French, Swiss, or German. Can be used as round table or demilune console, and

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Vintage 1930s French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

French Drop-Leaf Table
French Drop-Leaf Table

French Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark stained oak French drop-leaf table. When both leaves are up, the depth is 33".

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Vintage 1930s French 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 San Francisco, CA

19th Century French Drop Leaf Table 51"W (7" closed) x 29.5" d x 28.5"H

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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

19th Century French Drop-Leaf Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century French drop-leaf table. 45'' W x 43 D (open) x 2'' H leaves are 10.5'' each (also

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

Materials

Wood

Antique French drop-leaf table.
Antique French drop-leaf table.

Antique French drop-leaf table.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French walnut Directoire round drop-leaf table on tapered legs.

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Drop-Leaf Table
Antique French Drop-Leaf Table

Antique French Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

We are always looking for round tables. Our clients love dining on a round table. This is a drop

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Antique Mid-19th Century French 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 Los Angeles, CA

A classic take on a drop leaf table, this simple yet elegant 19th century French table will make a

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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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.