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Mid Century Walnut Gateleg Dining Table
Mid Century Walnut Gateleg Dining Table

Mid Century Walnut Gateleg Dining Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage gateleg walnut dining table. Unmarked, no information on the maker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large, 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Large, 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Large, 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large mahogany gateleg table, circa 1920. Here we have a gateleg table a little different from

Category

Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Large British Gateleg Dining Table
Stunning Large British Gateleg Dining Table

Stunning Large British Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A stunningly beautiful British oak Gateleg table measures 7 ft 10 in long and 59 ¼ in wide in the

Category

Antique 1890s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

CHARLES II OAK GATELEG DINING TABLE
CHARLES II OAK GATELEG DINING TABLE

CHARLES II OAK GATELEG DINING TABLE

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with D shaped drop leaves with shaped apron, barley twist legs, single gate, raised on turned feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Dutch 19th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Dutch 19th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large oak dining table is a Dutch interpretation of the traditional English gateleg table

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Imperial Gateleg Dining Table
1920s Imperial Gateleg Dining Table

1920s Imperial Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Large 48" gorgeous rare gate leg table with made by Imperial Grand Rapids Michiga. Good structural

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William and Mary Style Pine Gateleg Dining table
William and Mary Style Pine Gateleg Dining table

William and Mary Style Pine Gateleg Dining table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

William and Mary style pine gateleg / dining room table, mid 20th century. The diameter of the top

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we have a gateleg table a little different from the normal with strong Chippendale influence

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Large Chippendale Influenced 1920s Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we have a gateleg table a little different from the normal with strong chippendale influence

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Late 18th Century English Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Late 18th Century English Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good character table circa 1790. Lovely color to top, standing on turned legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Lelangs Modelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Gateleg Dining Table
Lelangs Modelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Gateleg Dining Table

Lelangs Modelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Gateleg Dining Table

By Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Folding Gateleg “Kungsbacka” model dining room table by Lelangs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century American Influenced Oak And Elm Gateleg Dining Table
20th Century American Influenced Oak And Elm Gateleg Dining Table

20th Century American Influenced Oak And Elm Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning Dining Table With Winged Gate Legs, Beautiful Color On The Top, Seats A Comfortable 6

Category

Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Elm

Biggs Georgian Chippendale Queen Anne Mahogany Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table
Biggs Georgian Chippendale Queen Anne Mahogany Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table

Biggs Georgian Chippendale Queen Anne Mahogany Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Table

By Biggs Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Biggs Furniture Chippendale / Queen Anne oval drop leaf dining table, circa last half 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Kurt Ostervig Teak Oval/Elliptical Gateleg/Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Kurt Ostervig Teak Oval/Elliptical Gateleg/Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Kurt Ostervig Teak Oval/Elliptical Gateleg/Drop-Leaf Dining Table

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kurt Ostervig sculptural base gateleg dining table. Expertly refinished. Beautiful. Collapsed the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Koefoed Oval Flap Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table
Niels Koefoed Oval Flap Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table

Niels Koefoed Oval Flap Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Southampton, NJ

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gateleg Teak Dining Banquet Table Denmark Bruno Mathsson Maria
Gateleg Teak Dining Banquet Table Denmark Bruno Mathsson Maria

Gateleg Teak Dining Banquet Table Denmark Bruno Mathsson Maria

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Copact design gateleg dining table in style of Bruno Mathsson. It can be set up as a pair of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Beech

Dining Table by Niels Koefoed
Dining Table by Niels Koefoed

Dining Table by Niels Koefoed

By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Gateleg" dining table (model 304) in teak. Frame with six sculpturally shaped V-leg. Maker

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

1850s Antique English Gateleg Breakfast Dining Table Carved Mahogany Claw Feet
1850s Antique English Gateleg Breakfast Dining Table Carved Mahogany Claw Feet

1850s Antique English Gateleg Breakfast Dining Table Carved Mahogany Claw Feet

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique breakfast round mahogany wood gateleg dining table. Carved legs with lion claw feet. Style

Category

Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Teak "Gateleg" Drop Leaf Dining Table by Niels Kofoed
Danish Teak "Gateleg" Drop Leaf Dining Table by Niels Kofoed

Danish Teak "Gateleg" Drop Leaf Dining Table by Niels Kofoed

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This spectacular Danish teak "Gateleg" dining table was designed by Niels Kofoed for Koefoed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-c18th George II Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table (Georgian c1750
Mid-c18th George II Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table (Georgian c1750

Mid-c18th George II Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table (Georgian c1750

Located in Leeds, GB

George II Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, Circa 1750 A George II period mahogany oval drop

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Dining table Kurt Østervig Gateleg Teak Mid Century
Dining table Kurt Østervig Gateleg Teak Mid Century

Dining table Kurt Østervig Gateleg Teak Mid Century

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Berlin, DE

We are offering a beautiful Gateleg dining table by Kurt Østervig for sale. This rare teak folding

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Large 17th Century Charles II Period Solid Oak Double Gateleg Table
Large 17th Century Charles II Period Solid Oak Double Gateleg Table

Large 17th Century Charles II Period Solid Oak Double Gateleg Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning mid 17th century, Charles II period, large solid oak double gateleg dining table. The

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large oak gateleg table
Large oak gateleg table

Large oak gateleg table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large oak gateleg dining table, having a circular drop-leaf top raised up on turned supports and

Category

Early 20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Kurt Østervig Rosewood Drop-Leaf Table
Kurt Østervig Rosewood Drop-Leaf Table

Kurt Østervig Rosewood Drop-Leaf Table

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A solid rosewood Danish Modern gateleg dining table. When extended the dining table is oval. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Gateleg Wake Drop-Leaf Table with Drawers from England
Antique Gateleg Wake Drop-Leaf Table with Drawers from England

Antique Gateleg Wake Drop-Leaf Table with Drawers from England

Located in Round Top, TX

This attractive gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves

Category

Mid-20th Century English 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

Category

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

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Bleached Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table, Portugal
18th Century Bleached Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table, Portugal

18th Century Bleached Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome bleached oak gateleg dining table with decorative turned legs has two drop leaves

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Gateleg Dining Wake Table
Antique English Oak Gateleg Dining Wake Table

Antique English Oak Gateleg Dining Wake Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Gateleg Drop Leaf Wake Table from England
Antique Large Gateleg Drop Leaf Wake Table from England

Antique Large Gateleg Drop Leaf Wake Table from England

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table
Early 20th Century English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table

Early 20th Century English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table English Wake Table
Antique Large Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table English Wake Table

Antique Large Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table English Wake Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Kurt Ostervig Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table
Kurt Ostervig Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table

Kurt Ostervig Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table

By Kurt Østervig, Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in Houston, TX

Danish Rosewood gate leg table by Kurt Ostervig. Table folds down for a space saving design. Table

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

English Oak Gateleg Dining or Hunt Table
English Oak Gateleg Dining or Hunt Table

English Oak Gateleg Dining or Hunt Table

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

19th century English oak double gateleg hunt table, the rectangular top with rounded ends flanked

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

Antique Large Mahogany Gateleg Wake Dining Table
Antique Large Mahogany Gateleg Wake Dining Table

Antique Large Mahogany Gateleg Wake Dining Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique large mahogany gate leg wake dining table, circa 1920. A lovely quality table. An

Category

Vintage 1920s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ercol Windsor Gate Legged or drop leaf Dining Table
Ercol Windsor Gate Legged or drop leaf Dining Table

Ercol Windsor Gate Legged or drop leaf Dining Table

By Ercol

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Ercol Windsor gateleg dining table or drop-leaf table. This style is a classic mid-century design

Category

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

Materials

Elm

Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table
Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table

Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table

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

Elliptical 'Gateleg' Dining/Folding Table by Niels Koefoed
Elliptical 'Gateleg' Dining/Folding Table by Niels Koefoed

Elliptical 'Gateleg' Dining/Folding Table by Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Elliptical 'Gateleg' dining/folding table in teak with flaps and V-shaped legs with integrated

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Gateleg Drop Leaf Walnut Dining Table, Circa 1950s
Gateleg Drop Leaf Walnut Dining Table, Circa 1950s

Gateleg Drop Leaf Walnut Dining Table, Circa 1950s

Located in Germantown, MD

Awesome antique gateleg drop leaf table, amazing turned legs,, wonderful old patina! Perfect for a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dining Table, Georgian Oak Gateleg, circa 1790
Antique Dining Table, Georgian Oak Gateleg, circa 1790

Antique Dining Table, Georgian Oak Gateleg, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming, English country, antique dining table dating to the late Georgian period, circa

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII Gateleg Table
Louis XIII Gateleg Table

Louis XIII Gateleg Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

17th century Louis XIII fruitwood gateleg table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Tables

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Rosewood Dining Table for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed in collaboration with the workshop

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

18th c.  Gateleg Table
18th c.  Gateleg Table

18th c. Gateleg Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely Oval Gateleg Table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

18th century Gateleg Table
18th century Gateleg Table

18th century Gateleg Table

Located in New York, NY

Engligh Oak 18th century gateleg table with stretcher.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Dining Room Tables

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Teak Dining Table for Koefoeds Hornslet
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Teak Dining Table for Koefoeds Hornslet

Niels Koefoed Gateleg Teak Dining Table for Koefoeds Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed in collaboration with the workshop

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Wake Table
Antique Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Wake Table

Antique Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Wake Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome gateleg dining table is also known as an English wake table with drop leaves. Notice

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Gateleg Table
17th Century Gateleg Table

17th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th Century Gateleg Table with Unusual Stretcher- Circa 1650- Period Charles I. This Item is an

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Elizabethan Dining Room Tables

Rare Early Gateleg Circular Dining Table by Helge Sibast
Rare Early Gateleg Circular Dining Table by Helge Sibast

Rare Early Gateleg Circular Dining Table by Helge Sibast

By Helge Sibast

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A stunning original table by this very important designer, Helge Sibast and later cabinetmaker for

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large Antique Gateleg Table, Georgian, Country Kitchen, Dining, circa 1800
Large Antique Gateleg Table, Georgian, Country Kitchen, Dining, circa 1800

Large Antique Gateleg Table, Georgian, Country Kitchen, Dining, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique gateleg table, an English, Georgian country kitchen dining table dating to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Empire walnut gateleg table
Empire walnut gateleg table

Empire walnut gateleg table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful Oval shaped dining table Exceptional Patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

George Nelson Gateleg Table
George Nelson Gateleg Table

George Nelson Gateleg Table

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark walnut topped Nelson gate leg drop leaf dining table with solid wood base, from Herman

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Cherry Wood Double Gateleg Table
Cherry Wood Double Gateleg Table

Cherry Wood Double Gateleg Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality mid 20th century cherry wood double gateleg table, having a lovely figured and

Category

Vintage 1960s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Bruno Mathsson "Maria" Gateleg Table
Bruno Mathsson "Maria" Gateleg Table

Bruno Mathsson "Maria" Gateleg Table

By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

The iconic folding gateleg table "Maria Flapp," by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson in walnut with

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.