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Vintage Heritage-Henredon Gateleg Dining Table
Vintage Heritage-Henredon Gateleg Dining Table

Vintage Heritage-Henredon Gateleg Dining Table

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

18th century Chippendale period gateleg dining table
18th century Chippendale period gateleg dining table

18th century Chippendale period gateleg dining table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Chippendale period gateleg dining table circa 1760. We are pleased to offer this

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak
Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak

Large Gateleg Dining Table in Oak

Located in Asaa, DK

Large Gateleg dining Table in oak with drop leaf top. Table top is made of solid hand planed oak

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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top
Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top

Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Very rare restored gateleg dining table with screen printed plywood top. The table folds in two

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Koefoed. Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Country Farmhouse American Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Dining Table Console
Antique Country Farmhouse American Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Dining Table Console

Antique Country Farmhouse American Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Dining Table Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American drop leaf gateleg dining table. Features rectangular form with long drop leaves

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Large Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Large Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Large Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large superb quality antique 17th century oak gateleg dining table having a superb quality oak top

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Antique 17th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Early 18th Century Tuscan St. Walnut Gateleg Dining Table
Italian Early 18th Century Tuscan St. Walnut Gateleg Dining Table

Italian Early 18th Century Tuscan St. Walnut Gateleg Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful Italian early 18th century Tuscan st. Walnut gateleg dining table. The table is raised

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

English Oak Gateleg Dining Table with Turned Supports
English Oak Gateleg Dining Table with Turned Supports

English Oak Gateleg Dining Table with Turned Supports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handsome English gateleg dining table is crafted from richly grained oak and features a

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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Charleston, SC

-313 This rare and stunning space saving table can be used as a sofa table then turned into a dining

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

17th Century Charles II Period Oak Gateleg Dining Table
17th Century Charles II Period Oak Gateleg Dining Table

17th Century Charles II Period Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Charming 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs A wonderfully

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

George II Gateleg Dining Table, Solid Oak, England, Mid-18th Century
George II Gateleg Dining Table, Solid Oak, England, Mid-18th Century

George II Gateleg Dining Table, Solid Oak, England, Mid-18th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a stunning George II c. 1730 - 1740 solid Oak Gateleg/Drop Leaf Dining Table. The table was

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

By France & Søn

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Teak Dining Table by France and Son A large teak dining table designed by the renowned duo Peter

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s Maria Flap Gateleg Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson in Sweden in Teak
1950s Maria Flap Gateleg Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson in Sweden in Teak

1950s Maria Flap Gateleg Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson in Sweden in Teak

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a gateleg ‘Maria Flap’ folding dining table, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak, Satin

19th Century Yew Wood Gateleg Dropleaf Wake Table
19th Century Yew Wood Gateleg Dropleaf Wake Table

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

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Antique 18th Century English George I Dining Room Tables

Materials

Yew

Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark
Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark

Niels Kofoed Dining Table by Niels Kofoed in Denmark

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Kofoed. Produced by Niels Kofoed in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson expandable gateleg dining table table for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. The walnut

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Boat Shaped Dining table in Teak and Oak for Andreas Tuck
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Boat Shaped Dining table in Teak and Oak for Andreas Tuck

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Boat Shaped Dining table in Teak and Oak for Andreas Tuck

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super elegant and rare Gateleg dining table with top and flaps in veneered teak, frame in solid oak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Antique c.1920 Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Large
Antique c.1920 Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Large

Antique c.1920 Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Large

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1920 Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Large, Fine Quality This large

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Vintage 1920s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique American Sheraton Solid Cherry Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
Antique American Sheraton Solid Cherry Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Console Table

Antique American Sheraton Solid Cherry Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Console Table

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite early 19th century American Sheraton gateleg dining table. Features a rectangular

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

Materials

Cherry

20th Century Large Gateleg English Wake Dining Table
20th Century Large Gateleg English Wake Dining Table

20th Century Large Gateleg English Wake Dining Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 20th century English wake gateleg dining table crafted from dark English oak. This impressive

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Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

Solid yew wood drop-leaf gateleg dining table. Large size and great patina Measures: Height

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Antique Late 19th Century English American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Yew

English Baroque Black Lacquer Drop Leaf Dining Table, 19th Century
English Baroque Black Lacquer Drop Leaf Dining Table, 19th Century

English Baroque Black Lacquer Drop Leaf Dining Table, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An high-end 19th-century English Baroque-style black lacquer color Gateleg dining table. This

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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and

Category

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

Materials

Wood, 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

Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Drop-Leaf Folding Table in Walnut, Sweden, c 1950s
Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Drop-Leaf Folding Table in Walnut, Sweden, c 1950s

Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Drop-Leaf Folding Table in Walnut, Sweden, c 1950s

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted and refinished 'Maria' drop-leaf / gateleg dining table by Bruno Mathsson

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century English Oval Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table
Early 20th Century English Oval Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table

Early 20th Century English Oval Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This is the table you buy before you know why. An early 20th century English oak gateleg of

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining / Supper Table
Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining / Supper Table

Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining / Supper Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique 17th century oak gateleg drop leaf dining / supper table dating to around 1680

Category

Antique 17th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage "Gateleg" Folding extendable drop-leaf dining table
Vintage "Gateleg" Folding extendable drop-leaf dining table

Vintage "Gateleg" Folding extendable drop-leaf dining table

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage "Gateleg" Folding extendable drop-leaf dining table Wear consistent with age and use

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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Hardwood

Willett Wildwood Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Farmhouse Barley Twist Dining Table
Willett Wildwood Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Farmhouse Barley Twist Dining Table

Willett Wildwood Cherry Dropleaf Gateleg Farmhouse Barley Twist Dining Table

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Willett Wildwood Cherry collection dropleaf dining table featuring rectangular form with

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique English oak side/dining/gateleg table from the 18th century
Antique English oak side/dining/gateleg table from the 18th century

Antique English oak side/dining/gateleg table from the 18th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

expanded to serve as a dining table thanks to its two fold-out leaves. The table features two drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large Gateleg Table In Oak
Large Gateleg Table In Oak

Large Gateleg Table In Oak

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely oak table called Gateleg Very beautiful table which has a very beautiful turned base

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20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs

1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table. Carved sculptural legs. Rich wood grain

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 18th Century Gateleg Table. With two drop ends supported by bobbin

Category

Antique 18th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 183CM WIDE BURR PINE GATELEG EXTENDING ROUND DiNING TABLE
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 183CM WIDE BURR PINE GATELEG EXTENDING ROUND DiNING TABLE

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 183CM WIDE BURR PINE GATELEG EXTENDING ROUND DiNING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian Burr pine Gateleg extending dining table circa 1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table- Fine Quality
Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table- Fine Quality

Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table- Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Fine Quality A charming Georgian

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Danish Baroque Gateleg Table
17th Century Danish Baroque Gateleg Table

17th Century Danish Baroque Gateleg Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional 17th century Danish Baroque oak oval gateleg table with four skilfully turned legs

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Antique 17th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table
18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table

18th Century Italian Gateleg Harvest Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Italian country Gateleg harvest table with leather surface. Beautiful patina and structurally sound

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

18th century Painted French Gateleg Table
18th century Painted French Gateleg Table

18th century Painted French Gateleg Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully unusual painted gateleg table.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

19th Century Oval Chestnut Gateleg Table
19th Century Oval Chestnut Gateleg Table

19th Century Oval Chestnut Gateleg Table

Located in Hudson, NY

A very generous oval gateleg table of beautiful chestnut with robust barley twist carved legs. When

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Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Solid Teak Dining Table with Drop-leaves
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Solid Teak Dining Table with Drop-leaves

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Solid Teak Dining Table with Drop-leaves

By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in London, GB

sets. Other designs by the pair include the FD134 Chair, FD145 Chair, Gateleg Dining Table, Minerva

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Walnut Gatelegs Oval Table, Circa 1910s
Antique Walnut Gatelegs Oval Table, Circa 1910s

Antique Walnut Gatelegs Oval Table, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique walnut oval table. Functioning gatelegs. Great for small dining areas. Measures 48.5" in

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria Flap" Dining Table in Teak, Denmark c 1965
Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria Flap" Dining Table in Teak, Denmark c 1965

Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria Flap" Dining Table in Teak, Denmark c 1965

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully designed and engineered original extendible dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

English Colonial Style Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table w/ Drawer
English Colonial Style Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table w/ Drawer

English Colonial Style Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table w/ Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Colonial style drop-leaf gateleg table captures the warmth and practicality that defined much of American

Category

Vintage 1940s American Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Folding Gateleg Table in Oak, England 1760s.
Antique Folding Gateleg Table in Oak, England 1760s.

Antique Folding Gateleg Table in Oak, England 1760s.

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful English oak folding Gatelag table,18 th Century 8 twisted and folding legs, great, good

Category

Antique 1760s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Topeka, KS

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique Farmhouse Solid Chestnut Gateleg Table
Late 19th Century Antique Farmhouse Solid Chestnut Gateleg Table

Late 19th Century Antique Farmhouse Solid Chestnut Gateleg Table

Located in Charleston, SC

pieces are so versatile too! Use as a console or a dining table. Fully extended 60” 1 leaf extended

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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

English William & Mary early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table
English William & Mary early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table

English William & Mary early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table

Located in Troy, NY

English William & Mary Period early 18th Century Walnut Double Gateleg Table, of refined design and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Style Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Breakfast Table
William and Mary Style Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Breakfast Table

William and Mary Style Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Breakfast Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite William and Mary style barley twist oak Gateleg drop leaf Breakfast Table in 100

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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

A classic French gateleg dining / console table crafted in solid oak, showcasing the timeless

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

Materials

Oak

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Gateleg Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gateleg dining tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gateleg dining tables — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Gateleg dining tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of gateleg dining tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern gateleg dining tables are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small gateleg dining tables measuring 8 inches across. Many gateleg dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Niels Koefoed and Kurt Østervig produced popular gateleg dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Gateleg Dining Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,603, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $34,000 highest priced.

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 Gateleg Dining Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 16, 2020

    “Gate” in “gateleg table” refers to the pivoted leg supports under the table that are connected at their ends by crosspieces. When raised, the table’s two drop leaves, which are usually D-shaped, are supported upon these gates. When gateleg tables originated in England in the 16th century, they were oval or round and were generally named after their shape (and weren’t yet called gateleg tables) in order to distinguish them from the long tables they’d replaced, as dining had by then been relegated to meals for the family, not an entire household and assembled guests.

  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 5, 2022
    To protect your maple dining table, use placemats or a tablecloth to reduce the risk of scratches. Always place a trivet underneath hot serveware to avoid scorching the finish. Set glasses on coasters to keep rings off the wood. Shop a selection of vintage and antique dining 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
    There isn’t a single most durable material for a dining table. Solid hardwood and stainless steel can hold up to wear and tear, but the quality of the craftsmanship also impacts durability. Find a variety of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no single most durable type of dining table. Materials like solid hardwood, stone and marble can make for long-lasting tables, but other factors like how you care for the piece and how well it's made also help determine durability. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The size of a dining table for six depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables designed to seat six are 72 inches long by 36 inches wide. With round tables, the typical diameter size for a six-seater is 60 to 72 inches. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Yes, onyx can be a good material for a dining table. The mineral is strong, but it is relatively lightweight, making tables easy to move throughout a room as needed. Many people find the color and luster of onyx tabletops to be visually appealing. Since the material can become scratched or damaged by heat, it is important to take steps to protect an onyx dining table by using felt-backed trivets or heat-resistant fabric mats beneath hot dishes. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of onyx dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.