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Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, Norway, 1950s
Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, Norway, 1950s

Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, Norway, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A Scandinavian drop-leaf gateleg dining table by Bendt Winge.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table Gateleg Folding Jason Mobler Vintage Danish
Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table Gateleg Folding Jason Mobler Vintage Danish

Kurt Ostervig Teak Dining Table Gateleg Folding Jason Mobler Vintage Danish

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A spectacular mid-20th century teak gateleg dining table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Gateleg table
Gateleg table

Gateleg table

Unavailable|$4,025

Gateleg table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

drop leaf, gateleg base, occasional table.Middle part 17.5" Base is very distressed and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gateleg Table
Swedish Gateleg Table

Swedish Gateleg Table

Unavailable|$6,500

Swedish Gateleg Table

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

Big Swedisch gateleg table with Original paint. Usefull as dining table.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Tables

Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian oak gateleg drop-leaf dining table. Rare and attractive, with a drawer (slides

Category

Antique 1860s British Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Gateleg Table
Large Oak Gateleg Table

Large Oak Gateleg Table

Unavailable|$1,999

Large Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

A large oak gateleg table with bobbin-turned legs and original drawer,  circa 1680.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dining Room Tables

Midcentury Gateleg Folding Dinning Table
Midcentury Gateleg Folding Dinning Table

Midcentury Gateleg Folding Dinning Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury gateleg folding dining table. Dimensions: leaves folded down: 13.5?W x 35?D x 29?H, both

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

English 17th Century Gateleg Table
English 17th Century Gateleg Table

English 17th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Kirkland, WA

English 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table This is a wonderful old original gateleg table with two

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century English Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table
Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

circa early 1900s England. A gorgeous oak folding gateleg table, filled with old-world charm

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

HENKEL HARRIS 2117 32 Solid Wild Black Cherry Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
HENKEL HARRIS 2117 32 Solid Wild Black Cherry Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

HENKEL HARRIS 2117 32 Solid Wild Black Cherry Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Colonial style gateleg drop-leaf dining table by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Swedish Oval Pine Wood Gateleg Table, 18th Century
Swedish Oval Pine Wood Gateleg Table, 18th Century

Swedish Oval Pine Wood Gateleg Table, 18th Century

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Gorgeous oval pine wooden gateleg table. Manufactured in Sweden during the 18th century. Table has

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table
19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table

19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Circa 1860 England. A gorgeous oak folding double gateleg table, filled with old-world charm

Category

Antique 1860s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Mahogany Gateleg Table of Exceptionally Large Size
18th Century Mahogany Gateleg Table of Exceptionally Large Size

18th Century Mahogany Gateleg Table of Exceptionally Large Size

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

An unusually large early 18th century mahogany gateleg table of exceptional color and patination

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Late 19th Century Oak Double Gate Gateleg Table
Large Late 19th Century Oak Double Gate Gateleg Table

Large Late 19th Century Oak Double Gate Gateleg Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large late 19th century oak double gate gateleg table. This large table consists of a solid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

8-10 Seater Oval English Gateleg Table in Oak
8-10 Seater Oval English Gateleg Table in Oak

8-10 Seater Oval English Gateleg Table in Oak

Located in London, GB

A grand sold oak English oval double gate gateleg table to seat 8-10 people, This magnificent table

Category

Vintage 1950s English Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
Large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs

Large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large 17th century oak gateleg table with bobbin turned legs. This table consists of an oak

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Gateleg Table in Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Vintage Danish Gateleg Table in Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner

Vintage Danish Gateleg Table in Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Gateleg table in oak designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner and manufactured by Getama, Danmark.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg Table with Drawer, Scotland 1920, H706
Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg Table with Drawer, Scotland 1920, H706

Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg Table with Drawer, Scotland 1920, H706

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Walnut Drop Leaf Gateleg table with drawer, Scotland 1920, H706 Scotland 1920 Solid Walnut

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gateleg Table Walnut William an Mary Ring an Vase Turning Philadelphia, 1720
Gateleg Table Walnut William an Mary Ring an Vase Turning Philadelphia, 1720

Gateleg Table Walnut William an Mary Ring an Vase Turning Philadelphia, 1720

Located in Allentown, PA

Gateleg table walnut William an Mary ring an vase turning Philadelphia, 1720 Conservation to top

Category

Antique 1720s American American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous Late 19th Century Yewood Eight-Seat Gateleg Table
Fabulous Late 19th Century Yewood Eight-Seat Gateleg Table

Fabulous Late 19th Century Yewood Eight-Seat Gateleg Table

Located in Kansas City, MO

A rare 19th century Yew tree eight-seat gate leg table with a circular drop leaf figured top. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Sets

Materials

Yew

Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table
Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table

Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table

Located in Cape Town, Western Cape

A rectangular, drop leaf, teak dining table with a square steel tubing gate leg base. The origin is

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Chinese, Faux Bamboo, Rosewood, Gateleg Tea Table
Chinese, Faux Bamboo, Rosewood, Gateleg Tea Table

Chinese, Faux Bamboo, Rosewood, Gateleg Tea Table

Located in Wilton, CT

Rosewood (Hong Mu)Table Top, Gatelegs, Lower Tray, all skillfully carved in a Faux Bamboo manner.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Gueridon

English Walnut & Fruitwood Gateleg Table
English Walnut & Fruitwood Gateleg Table

English Walnut & Fruitwood Gateleg Table

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1700. An oval top with drop ends is supported by two “gate legs” with baluster-turned supports, joined by turned stretchers; raised on rollover trefid feet.

Category

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

19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table
19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table

19th Century Turned Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Wembley, GB

An oak gateleg side table raised on eight turned legs, 19C. Stock ref. #2179 In very good order

Category

Antique 19th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid 18th Century Swedish Gateleg Table
Mid 18th Century Swedish Gateleg Table

Mid 18th Century Swedish Gateleg Table

Located in Richmond, VA

Mid 18th Century Swedish Gateleg Table, table is 60" wide when leaves are extended.

Category

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

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

18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

The top of this early oak table is a good size occasional or breakfast table in original condition

Category

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

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany 19th Century Gateleg Table
American Mahogany 19th Century Gateleg Table

American Mahogany 19th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century American mahogany gateleg table. Open, table measures: 36" x 37" x 28" high

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke ...

Materials

Mahogany

Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.

Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.

Located in Skipton, GB

A good 17th Century drop leaf table of small proportions having a fantastic colour and patina

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Diminutive English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1750
Diminutive English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1750

Diminutive English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1750

Located in San Francisco, CA

Diminutive English oak gateleg table, circa 1750.

Category

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

Materials

Oak

STATTON Private Collection Oxford Cherry Gateleg Flip Top Game / Console Table
STATTON Private Collection Oxford Cherry Gateleg Flip Top Game / Console Table

STATTON Private Collection Oxford Cherry Gateleg Flip Top Game / Console Table

By Statton Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style gateleg game /console table by Statton Furniture, from their Private Collection

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table
Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table

Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table

Located in New York, NY

A very good gateleg side table of small proportions with an almost circular top above elongated

Category

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

Materials

Oak

17th century Charles II Period Gateleg Table
17th century Charles II Period Gateleg Table

17th century Charles II Period Gateleg Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Charles II period gateleg table. The rectangular folding top supported on two plain

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Superb Original Patina
English Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Superb Original Patina

English Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table with Superb Original Patina

Located in Suffolk, GB

An early 18th century (circa 1700) oak gateleg table with superb original patina (colour). This

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

table, fine for a tea table. Good dark color and nice patina; turnings are eye catching. It is

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table
Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table

Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A charming period oak Gateleg table, with a small size that allows a multitude of uses. Large end

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Scotland 1890, H1093
Antique Oak Table, Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Scotland 1890, H1093

Antique Oak Table, Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Scotland 1890, H1093

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Table, Victorian Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table with Drawers, Antique Furniture, Scotland

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg and Drop Leaf Side Table, 1920s
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg and Drop Leaf Side Table, 1920s

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg and Drop Leaf Side Table, 1920s

Located in Tochovice, CZ

Antique English oak barley twist gateleg and drop leaf side table. It is in very good condition

Category

20th Century British Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Extremely Rare Late 17th Century Oak Joined Gateleg Table of Small Proportions
Extremely Rare Late 17th Century Oak Joined Gateleg Table of Small Proportions

Extremely Rare Late 17th Century Oak Joined Gateleg Table of Small Proportions

Located in Suffolk, GB

An extremely rare late 17th century (circa 1680) oak joined gateleg table of small proportions with

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Oak

Renowned Romney Green Arts and Crafts English Drop-Leaf Gateleg
Renowned Romney Green Arts and Crafts English Drop-Leaf Gateleg

Renowned Romney Green Arts and Crafts English Drop-Leaf Gateleg

By Romney Green

Located in Port Chester, NY

the farm table using his typical chip-carving technique on the base. The pattern of wood planking on

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Large English Oak Gateleg Dining Table Seats Eight to Ten
Large English Oak Gateleg Dining Table Seats Eight to Ten

Large English Oak Gateleg Dining Table Seats Eight to Ten

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large English oak gateleg table dining table. Very versatile double drop leaf table can be used

Category

Early 20th Century British Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic Gateleg Dining Table
Rustic Gateleg Dining Table

Rustic Gateleg Dining Table

Sold|$4,830 / item

Rustic Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Antique style rustic gateleg dining table with a rustic planked oak top in a light echo oak finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Large Antique Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Large Antique Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique quality oak gateleg dining table having a quality large oak top with two oval drop

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Gateleg Dining Table with Potboard Base
Rare Gateleg Dining Table with Potboard Base

Rare Gateleg Dining Table with Potboard Base

Located in Greenwich, CT

17th century English oak gateleg dining table with the rare configuration of an undershelf, also

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Quality Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Worcester, GB

Quality oak gateleg dining table Measures: Length: 92 cm. Width: 38 cm (leaves down), 134.5

Category

20th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Large English Mahogany Double Gateleg Dining Table
Large English Mahogany Double Gateleg Dining Table

Large English Mahogany Double Gateleg Dining Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Large vintage English, Queen Anne solid mahogany double-gateleg dining table . This striking table

Category

Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality
Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality

Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 18th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table – Fine Quality An attractive 18th-century

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Style Maria Flap Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table Folding
1960s Style Maria Flap Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table Folding

1960s Style Maria Flap Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table Folding

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Style Maria Flap MCM drop leaf gateleg dining table space saver Blonde birch wood. Measures

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

Rosewood Gateleg Dining Table
Rosewood Gateleg Dining Table

Rosewood Gateleg Dining Table

By Bengt Wing

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Brazilian rose wood drop leaf gate leg table with matching bentwood main leg construction and two

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid 19th Century Oval Oak English Country House Gateleg Dining Table
Mid 19th Century Oval Oak English Country House Gateleg Dining Table

Mid 19th Century Oval Oak English Country House Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Batley, GB

A large 19th century oval oak eight legged drop leaf gateleg dining table of attractively simple

Category

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

Materials

Oak

20th Century Large French Bleached Oak Gateleg Dining Table Console Table
20th Century Large French Bleached Oak Gateleg Dining Table Console Table

20th Century Large French Bleached Oak Gateleg Dining Table Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This inviting oak gateleg dining table will serve as a large dining table or long console with drop

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room 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.