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Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table
Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table

Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Oak barleytwist gateleg table, 20th century, the profile gates with carved Tudor Rose details, on

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Oval English Gateleg Table  c1890
Large Oval English Gateleg Table  c1890

Large Oval English Gateleg Table c1890

Located in Bellport, NY

A beautiful Willam & Mary Style Gateleg folding dining room table.Sold oak woods,folds down on both

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Early English Oak Oval Gateleg Table
Early English Oak Oval Gateleg Table

Early English Oak Oval Gateleg Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very fine example of an early gateleg table with banded top and barley twist legs. Very

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Oak Gateleg table
Antique George III Oak Gateleg table

Antique George III Oak Gateleg table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George III style English oak gateleg table, early 19th century. With partial mortise and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Charles II  oak gateleg table
Large Charles II  oak gateleg table

Large Charles II oak gateleg table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large late 17th century English oak gateleg table, the circular top raised on well-turned legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

English 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English 18th Century solid oak gateleg table. This table boosts charm and patina only possible with

Category

Antique 18th Century English Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

c.1890 English Barley Twist Gateleg Table
c.1890 English Barley Twist Gateleg Table

c.1890 English Barley Twist Gateleg Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

English Barley Twist gateleg table made from oak with a very nice patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th / 19th Century English Provincial Gateleg Table
18th / 19th Century English Provincial Gateleg Table

18th / 19th Century English Provincial Gateleg Table

Located in Stamford, CT

An attractive English Provincial Gateleg oak table, Late 18 early 19th century, the top with two

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Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

Dunbar Bleached Walnut Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table
Dunbar Bleached Walnut Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table

Dunbar Bleached Walnut Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Bleached walnut drop-leaf gateleg table with faceted legs attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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

English 18th Century Oak Gateleg Oval Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English 18th Century solid oak gateleg table. This table boosts charm and patina only possible with

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large early 20th century mahogany gateleg table
Large early 20th century mahogany gateleg table

Large early 20th century mahogany gateleg table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

leg dining table which has just recently been re-finished in our workshop. Leaves lift up and 2 legs

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Fine English Oak Gateleg Table
20th Century Fine English Oak Gateleg Table

20th Century Fine English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

eXCELLENT QUALITY ENGLISH GATE LEG TABLE, FEATURING COLUMNED LEGS

Category

Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK GATELEG TABLE SEATS 8
LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK GATELEG TABLE SEATS 8

LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK GATELEG TABLE SEATS 8

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK GATELEG TABLE SEATS 8 LENGTH WITH FLAPS DOWN: 50 3/4

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

George II Oak 1-Drawer GateLeg Table
George II Oak 1-Drawer GateLeg Table

George II Oak 1-Drawer GateLeg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an oval top when fully extended rasied on turned and block legs with small bun feet, with leaves dropped, measures 15.75 inches in depth

Category

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

Rare Large English 17th Century Walnut Gateleg Table
Rare Large English 17th Century Walnut Gateleg Table

Rare Large English 17th Century Walnut Gateleg Table

Located in Lymington, GB

A large and very impressive solid walnut double-gateleg drop-leaf table of deep rich colour. Mid

Category

Antique 17th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Magnificent  Folding Gateleg Table by Bruno Mathsson
A Magnificent  Folding Gateleg Table by Bruno Mathsson

A Magnificent Folding Gateleg Table by Bruno Mathsson

Located in Bellport, NY

This is the iconic gate leg folding table by important designer Bruno Mathsson.The table is very

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Tables

Large Provincial English Oak 18th Century Gateleg Table
Large Provincial English Oak 18th Century Gateleg Table

Large Provincial English Oak 18th Century Gateleg Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English oak gate leg table of large size, the top over a frieze drawer, supported ob turned

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Oak Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table, England circa 1880-1900
Oak Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table, England circa 1880-1900

Oak Gate Leg Drop Leaf Wake Dining Table, England circa 1880-1900

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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

Materials

Oak

Large Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Oak Oval Dining Wake Table, circa 1920-40
Large Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Oak Oval Dining Wake Table, circa 1920-40

Large Drop Leaf Gate Leg English Oak Oval Dining Wake Table, circa 1920-40

Located in Round Top, TX

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

Category

Mid-20th Century English George I Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Large Oak, Gateleg Table with "X" Form Swing Legs
English Large Oak, Gateleg Table with "X" Form Swing Legs

English Large Oak, Gateleg Table with "X" Form Swing Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

When extended having a slightly oval, as opposed to round, top and raised on spiral twisting legs and stretchers, the hinges also of oak.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

A Large George II Period Turned Oak Two-Drawer Gateleg Table
A Large George II Period Turned Oak Two-Drawer Gateleg Table

A Large George II Period Turned Oak Two-Drawer Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a near round top consisting of several boards (some early replacements) over a rectangular stretcher frame with two drawers having original wooden pulls, the frame and the ga...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

American Mid Century Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
American Mid Century Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

American Mid Century Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

George Nelson’s 1947 design for Herman Miller was an updated take on the classic gateleg table. The

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table, circa 1920
English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table, circa 1920

English Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table, circa 1920

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

Antique American Oak Gate Leg Dining Table
Antique American Oak Gate Leg Dining Table

Antique American Oak Gate Leg Dining Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique American solid oak gateleg drop leaf oval dining table with turned legs, perfect for a

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Dining Table
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Dining Table

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Dining Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

mahogany legs including two gatelegs This quality dining table also makes a pair of console tables and a

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

72" Diameter William and Mary Style Pine Dining Room Table
72" Diameter William and Mary Style Pine Dining Room Table

72" Diameter William and Mary Style Pine Dining Room Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

William and Mary style pine gateleg dining room table, mid 20th century. Very versatile table that

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table, Denmark circa 1800
Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table, Denmark circa 1800

Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table, Denmark circa 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome gateleg dining or kitchen table has two drop leaves allowing it to be used as a

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Located in London, GB

A superb dining table designed by Danish designer Niels Koefed and made by Koefoeds Mobelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-18th Century Baroque Gateleg Table
Mid-18th Century Baroque Gateleg Table

Mid-18th Century Baroque Gateleg Table

Located in Ljungby, SE

A sturdy Baroque gateleg table, ideal as a dining table, made in Sweden in the mid-18th century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Tables

Materials

Pine

English Gateleg Table
English Gateleg Table

English Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

18 th.c English gateleg table with nice patina.Leaves are 14" each.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Georgian Gateleg Table
Georgian Gateleg Table

Georgian Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th Century Georgian Gateleg Table with Frieze Drawer- Circa 1720. This Table is One of a

Category

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

Diminutive Gateleg Table
Diminutive Gateleg Table

Diminutive Gateleg Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good early 18th century English oak gateleg table of diminutive scale, the oval top with square

Category

Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

English Oak Gateleg Table
English Oak Gateleg Table

English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 18th century English oak gateleg table, the oval top with shallow ogee edge, the base with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Gateleg Table
18th Century Gateleg Table

18th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Pomona, CA

An early Gateleg Table. A Gateleg Table with solid oak and dowel construction. Bobbin turned legs

Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th century gateleg table
18th century gateleg table

18th century gateleg table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

18th century English oak gateleg table.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Gateleg Table
Antique Oak Gateleg Table

Antique Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with two drop leaves supported by delightful

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Gateleg Table
English Oak Gateleg Table

English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small late 17th c English oak gateleg table, 1690. Diameter with leaves up 43" Dimensions

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s Wooden Gateleg Table
1900s Wooden Gateleg Table

1900s Wooden Gateleg Table

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden gateleg table with a natural, rustic finish was made in the United Kingdom, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Gateleg Table
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Gateleg Table

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Gateleg Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A serene 18th century Swedish Gustavian Period pine gateleg drop-leaf table with an incredible

Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Country Pine Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
19th Century Scandinavian Country Pine Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

19th Century Scandinavian Country Pine Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

Large country pine Gateleg table of Scandinavian origin two large drop leaves opening to seat at

Category

Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Kurt Ostervig Oval / Eliptical Rosewood Gateleg / Drop-leaf Dining Table.
Kurt Ostervig Oval / Eliptical Rosewood Gateleg / Drop-leaf Dining Table.

Kurt Ostervig Oval / Eliptical Rosewood Gateleg / Drop-leaf Dining Table.

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kurt Ostervig gate leg dining table. Sculptural base, expertly refinished Brazilian rosewood top. A

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gateleg Drop Leaf Oak Table
Gateleg Drop Leaf Oak Table

Gateleg Drop Leaf Oak Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Gateleg Drop Leaf Oak Table Measures 28.5H x 42W x 21D; Open 59W Circa 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Antique English oak gateleg table
Antique English oak gateleg table

Antique English oak gateleg table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English oak gateleg table, late 18th or early 19th century.The depth when opened is 61", when

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Gateleg Table
19th Century Carved Gateleg Table

19th Century Carved Gateleg Table

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Hand Carved Gateleg table with turned legs, ca. 1880s, English. Dimensions: With Leaves: 26" H

Category

Antique 1880s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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

17th Century English Gateleg Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a rare English oak and elm single gateleg breakfast table. The table appears to be all

Category

Antique 1680s European Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique British Wooden Gateleg Table
Antique British Wooden Gateleg Table

Antique British Wooden Gateleg Table

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden gateleg table was made in the United Kingdom. The legs can be pivoted, allowing

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

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

American 18th c. Gateleg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 18th century American pine gate leg table with drawer from New England. Table measures

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Jacobean Irish Elmwood Gateleg Table
Jacobean Irish Elmwood Gateleg Table

Jacobean Irish Elmwood Gateleg Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with D-shaped drop leaves, turned legs, stretcher has joiner's initials.

Category

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

Materials

Elm

English Drop-Leaf Barley Twist Gateleg Table of Oak
English Drop-Leaf Barley Twist Gateleg Table of Oak

English Drop-Leaf Barley Twist Gateleg Table of Oak

Located in Austin, TX

An English drop-leaf table of oak featuring an oval moulded top over turned barley-twist gateleg

Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Tables

19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table
19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table

19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. Walnut Marquetry Gateleg Table with 2 drop leaves. When opened the table measure: L

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Petite Colonial Revival Style Gateleg Table
Petite Colonial Revival Style Gateleg Table

Petite Colonial Revival Style Gateleg Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Colonial Revival Style Oak Gateleg Table with oval top, 2 hinged dropleaves, molded apron and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Antique 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 18th century oak gateleg table having a splendid oak top with two drop leaves and raised on

Category

Antique 18th Century English 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 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 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.