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

Early 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 18th century oak gateleg table of diminutive size. With carved bobbin legs and great color

Category

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

Materials

Oak

English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1900
English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1900

English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

English oak gateleg table with a beveled edge around the top following down to a simple apron and

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique United Kingdom Oak Gateleg Table
Antique United Kingdom Oak Gateleg Table

Antique United Kingdom Oak Gateleg Table

Located in High Point, NC

This antique gateleg table was made in the United Kingdom. The striking barley twist legs give it a

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Early American Style Curly Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Console Table
Antique Early American Style Curly Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Console Table

Antique Early American Style Curly Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Console Table

Located in Dayton, OH

hand turned legs and a drawer along the front. Great for use as a dining table or hallway console

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Antique Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
Antique Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Table

Antique Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Table

Located in Dallas, TX

sofa table, yet flip up in an instant for entertaining or dining. Leaves are supported by swing-out

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table
Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table

Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century English walnut gate leg table with drop leaves. Table with leaves down is 16

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Antique Early 19th Century English Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century English Carved Gateleg Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak gate leg table with a wonderfully hand carved decorated and beveled edge

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Gateleg Wake Table from England
Antique Oak Gateleg Wake Table from England

Antique Oak Gateleg Wake Table from England

Located in Round Top, TX

yet ideal to open when additional dining/seating is needed. This English oak gateleg table has been

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

William and Mary Oak Gateleg Table
William and Mary Oak Gateleg Table

William and Mary Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Essex, MA

With two D-shaped drop leaves, turned legs and stretchers. Ex William Hodgins.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Oak

A George III Mahagany Spider  Gateleg Table
A George III Mahagany Spider  Gateleg Table

A George III Mahagany Spider Gateleg Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

A George III Mahogany Spider Gateleg Table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Large George I Style Oak Gateleg Table
Large George I Style Oak Gateleg Table

Large George I Style Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Essex, MA

Custom George I Style Oak Gateleg Dropleaf Table, rich mellow patina

Category

20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer
Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer

Antique Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Georgian Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer 51”x45”x28.5"

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Massive Mahogany Cherrywood Gateleg Table Seats 16
Massive Mahogany Cherrywood Gateleg Table Seats 16

Massive Mahogany Cherrywood Gateleg Table Seats 16

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Massive Mahogany Cherrywood Gateleg Table Seats 16, This Table Is Really As Big As They Come

Category

20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak Turned Leg Gateleg Wake Table
English Oak Turned Leg Gateleg Wake Table

English Oak Turned Leg Gateleg Wake Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

ENGLISH MADE OAK TURNED LEG GATELEG WAKE TABLE BEAUTIFUL COLOUR AND SUPERB TIMBER

Category

Late 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Gateleg Table
18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Gateleg Table

18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish 18th century period Baroque painted oak gateleg, drop-leaf table with two drawers with

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Paint

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

English Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table of Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A classic English drop-leaf gateleg table of oak, featuring a moulded top with drop-down sides

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Antique Barley Twist Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Antique Barley Twist Gateleg Drop Leaf Table

Antique Barley Twist Gateleg Drop Leaf Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique barley twist gateleg drop-leaf table provides the essence of why this table design has been

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Modern Drop-Leaf Gateleg Console or Serving Table by Henredon
Modern Drop-Leaf Gateleg Console or Serving Table by Henredon

Modern Drop-Leaf Gateleg Console or Serving Table by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Houston, TX

Modern drop-leaf gate leg serving table by Henredon. Perfect to go behind a couch and can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Oak Drop Leaf Table Jacobean Farmhouse Gateleg
Oak Drop Leaf Table Jacobean Farmhouse Gateleg

Oak Drop Leaf Table Jacobean Farmhouse Gateleg

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique oak drop leaf table in the Jacobean manner Great for a farmhouse look and we date

Category

Vintage 1930s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Unusual 18th Century Square Oak Gateleg Table
Unusual 18th Century Square Oak Gateleg Table

Unusual 18th Century Square Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine and unusual 18th century English oak table with richly patinated top, over single drawer

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

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Small Quality Oak Gateleg Table
Antique 18th Century Small Quality Oak Gateleg Table

Antique 18th Century Small Quality Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 18th century small quality oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with drop leaves

Category

Antique 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12
19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12

19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY OAK ENGLISH GATELEG TABLE SEATS 12

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

c.1830-1850 English Solid Mahogany Gateleg Table
c.1830-1850 English Solid Mahogany Gateleg Table

c.1830-1850 English Solid Mahogany Gateleg Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Elegant solid mahogany drop leaf, gateleg table with pad feet and a beautiful dark patina

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Swedish Tilt Top Gateleg Table
Early 19th Century Swedish Tilt Top Gateleg Table

Early 19th Century Swedish Tilt Top Gateleg Table

Located in Mckinney, TX

, this table’s unique design allows it to be neatly tucked away when not in use. Featuring a beautiful

Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Gateleg Table from, Denmark, circa 1820
Antique Oak Gateleg Table from, Denmark, circa 1820

Antique Oak Gateleg Table from, Denmark, circa 1820

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Oak Gateleg Table from Denmark. Note the split legs that swing out to support the two leafs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

English 19th Century Mahogany Gateleg Drop-leaf Table
English 19th Century Mahogany Gateleg Drop-leaf Table

English 19th Century Mahogany Gateleg Drop-leaf Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stand-out English mahogany gateleg drop-leaf table, hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique French Gateleg Table Oak C. 1870's
Antique French Gateleg Table Oak C. 1870's

Antique French Gateleg Table Oak C. 1870's

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Original Dealer's Information on Piece: Antique French Gateleg Table, Oak C. 1870's, LOUIS XIII

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gateleg Table
Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gateleg Table

Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique English oak William and Mary style oak gateleg table, early 19th century. With a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Oak

Georgian Revival English Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table
Georgian Revival English Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table

Georgian Revival English Barley Twist Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Calgary, Alberta

English oak gateleg table with classic barley twist supports. The rectangular top with rounded drop

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table Painted Gray
Antique Swedish Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table Painted Gray

Antique Swedish Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table Painted Gray

Located in Round Top, TX

A drop-leaf table was a common element to Swedish country homes as it added flexible dining space

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Extra Long Antique Gateleg Table English Drop Leaf Wake Table
Extra Long Antique Gateleg Table English Drop Leaf Wake Table

Extra Long Antique Gateleg Table English Drop Leaf Wake Table

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional and rare find, this 12' long striking drop leaf dining table is also known as an

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

An Italian Louis XIII Period Oak Gateleg Table
An Italian Louis XIII Period Oak Gateleg Table

An Italian Louis XIII Period Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

when extended having an oval top above two swinging legs with "tortiglione" open spiral twist supports ending in block legs and flattened bun feet, the inner legs joined by a similar...

Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th century mahogany drop leaf gateleg table circa 1780
18th century mahogany drop leaf gateleg table circa 1780

18th century mahogany drop leaf gateleg table circa 1780

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A good quality mahogany drop leaf gateleg table, the turned legs ending on carved ball and claw

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Two Similar English Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Tables
Two Similar English Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Tables

Two Similar English Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Gateleg Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Two Antique English Dropleaf Gateleg tables. One Oak. One Walnut. 19th Century on an Early 18th

Category

Antique 19th Century English George I Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table
Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late seventeenth century Dutch gateleg table or drop leaf table features its original hand

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Large Oak Drop-Leaf Gateleg Wake Table from England

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking drop-leaf dining table is also known as an English wake table. Notice the deep patina

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table with Turned Legs
Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table with Turned Legs

Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table with Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 17th or Early 18th Century Gateleg Table

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Petite Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist Gateleg Tiger Oak c1920
Antique English Petite Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist Gateleg Tiger Oak c1920

Antique English Petite Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist Gateleg Tiger Oak c1920

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Petite Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist Gateleg Tiger Oak c1920. Direct from England

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING AND PETITE Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table with Barley Twist Legs ~~c

Category

Vintage 1930s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century, Rustic Solid Stripped Pine Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th Century, Rustic Solid Stripped Pine Gateleg Drop Leaf Table

Early 19th Century, Rustic Solid Stripped Pine Gateleg Drop Leaf Table

Located in Dallas, TX

stripped pine gateleg drop leaf table was so called because of the demilune leaves that are hinged to drop

Category

Antique 1820s French Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Small William & Mary Style Walnut and Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer
Small William & Mary Style Walnut and Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer

Small William & Mary Style Walnut and Oak Gateleg Table with Drawer

Located in San Francisco, CA

A William and Mary style walnut and oak gateleg table of small size, the collapsible oval top above

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke...

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Carved Oak Barley Twist Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, English, ca. 1900
Carved Oak Barley Twist Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, English, ca. 1900

Carved Oak Barley Twist Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, English, ca. 1900

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Solid oak drop-leaf table with a hand-carved stylized leaf and floral band to the top, the gateleg

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Carved Top Trestle Base
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Carved Top Trestle Base

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Carved Top Trestle Base

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming Antique English oak drop leaf gateleg oval table~~carved top~~trestle base~~c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Gateleg Base
English 19th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Gateleg Base

English 19th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Gateleg Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak drop-leaf side table from the 19th century, with turned gateleg base. Created in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique William & Mary Style Chinoiserie Blue Gateleg Flip Top Side Tea Table
Antique William & Mary Style Chinoiserie Blue Gateleg Flip Top Side Tea Table

Antique William & Mary Style Chinoiserie Blue Gateleg Flip Top Side Tea Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century William & Mary style side/ tea table. Features a gateleg design with turned

Category

Early 20th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Late 17th Century French Hand Carved Oak Oval Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table
Late 17th Century French Hand Carved Oak Oval Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

Late 17th Century French Hand Carved Oak Oval Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late seventeenth century French gateleg table or drop leaf table is constructed of solid oak

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg Oak Oval c.1930s
Antique English Table Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg Oak Oval c.1930s

Antique English Table Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg Oak Oval c.1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oval Tiger Oak 1920s
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oval Tiger Oak 1920s

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oval Tiger Oak 1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautiful antique English Tiger oak drop leaf Gateleg oval table~~Barley twist legs~~c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Oak Oval
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Oak Oval

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Oak Oval

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~CARVED TOP~~Turned Post Legs ~~c

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts 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.