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English Charles II Style Walnut Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table with Turned Legs, 1850s
English Charles II Style Walnut Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table with Turned Legs, 1850s

English Charles II Style Walnut Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table with Turned Legs, 1850s

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Charles II style walnut gateleg drop-leaf table from the late 19th century. This English

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English oval Gateleg Table with drawer in solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Antique English oval Gateleg Table with drawer in solid Oak, Late 19th Century

Antique English oval Gateleg Table with drawer in solid Oak, Late 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Antique English Gateleg table in solid oak and with one drawer from the late 19th Century,. Nice

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Side Accent Table
Vintage Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Side Accent Table

Vintage Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Side Accent Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Queen Anne drop leaf gate leg side table. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular or oval

Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Late 19th Century French Oak Gateleg Table, Two Drawers, Hand Forged Iron
Large Late 19th Century French Oak Gateleg Table, Two Drawers, Hand Forged Iron

Large Late 19th Century French Oak Gateleg Table, Two Drawers, Hand Forged Iron

Located in Fayetteville, AR

nineteenth century oak gateleg table features a 47 inch diameter top with two drop leaves. The top is

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

Materials

Iron

William and Mary Style American Tiger Maple Gateleg Table Fitted with Drawers
William and Mary Style American Tiger Maple Gateleg Table Fitted with Drawers

William and Mary Style American Tiger Maple Gateleg Table Fitted with Drawers

Located in Milford, NH

A 19th century adapted William and Mary style American gate leg table with striking tiger maple

Category

Antique 19th Century American William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Maple

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

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

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming antique English oak drop leaf gateleg oval table~~Carved top~~Turned post legs~~c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Highly Burled Elm, Dark Oak Large Gateleg Table, 18th Century
English Georgian Highly Burled Elm, Dark Oak Large Gateleg Table, 18th Century

English Georgian Highly Burled Elm, Dark Oak Large Gateleg Table, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the top is the star here with solid planks of burl elmwood, the legs adjusting to support the drop leaves, large enough to accommodate 8 people, with leaves down the depth is 22.25"

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Antique 1730s English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

English 1780s Georgian Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Oval Top and Turned Base
English 1780s Georgian Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Oval Top and Turned Base

English 1780s Georgian Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Oval Top and Turned Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Georgian drop-leaf gateleg table from the late 18th century with oval top, turned legs

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

English George III Period Dark Oak 2-Drawer Gateleg Table, Late 18th Century
English George III Period Dark Oak 2-Drawer Gateleg Table, Late 18th Century

English George III Period Dark Oak 2-Drawer Gateleg Table, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having, when fully opened, a top between oval and round resting on a metamorphic base featuring bobbin turned legs with block stretchers, the side legs hinged to allow support for th...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Large English Solid Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Large English Solid Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Large English Solid Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large english solid oak Gateleg dining table circa 1990. Impressive dining table made in solid

Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Antique Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Antique Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Oak Gate Leg Table. A very nice large oval shaped drop-leaf oak gate leg dining table. The

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Oak and Beech Gateleg Dining Table
Scandinavian Modern Oak and Beech Gateleg Dining Table

Scandinavian Modern Oak and Beech Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Scandinavian dining table, featuring gate-leg / drop-leaf construction with a stained oak top

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak

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

Large 18th Century English Oak Oval Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Large 18th century English oak oval gateleg table with spindle turned legs and stretchers

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Antique Late 18th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Large 18th Century English Oak Oval Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Large 18th century English oak oval gateleg table with spool turned legs and stretchers and one

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Antique Late 18th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Scandinavian Gateleg Dropleaf Folding Table
Mid Century Scandinavian Gateleg Dropleaf Folding Table

Mid Century Scandinavian Gateleg Dropleaf Folding Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

Scandinavian gateleg dining tables have been attributed to Bruno Mathsson and Poul Cadovius. Closed the table

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Kurt Østervig, Teak "Gateleg" Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
Kurt Østervig, Teak "Gateleg" Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s

Kurt Østervig, Teak "Gateleg" Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s

By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kurt Østervig - Teak "Gateleg" drop-leaf dining table, Denmark, 1960s. This spectacular Danish

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

Materials

Teak

English William and Mary Gateleg Table Barley Twist Legs, 17th–Early 18th C.
English William and Mary Gateleg Table Barley Twist Legs, 17th–Early 18th C.

English William and Mary Gateleg Table Barley Twist Legs, 17th–Early 18th C.

By English School

Located in Miami, FL

Important English William and Mary Period Gateleg Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 17th

Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

Antique 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

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Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Gateleg Extending Dining Table
Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Gateleg Extending Dining Table

Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Gateleg Extending Dining Table

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Astoria, NY

The 'Maria' teak wood dining table, originally designed by Bruno Mathsson, manufactured in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Signed Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table
Signed Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table

Signed Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria" Dining Table

By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Antique English Pine Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table / Console
Antique English Pine Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table / Console

Antique English Pine Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table / Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique pine gateleg table that doubles as a console & opens to become a large oval dining table.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Niels Koefoed Elliptical Rosewood Gateleg 'Eva' Dining Table Model #304
Niels Koefoed Elliptical Rosewood Gateleg 'Eva' Dining Table Model #304

Niels Koefoed Elliptical Rosewood Gateleg 'Eva' Dining Table Model #304

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Kurt Østervig, Niels Koefoed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This spectacular rosewood dining table was designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet in 1964

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Small Gate-leg Dining or Sofa Table in Oak
18th Century Small Gate-leg Dining or Sofa Table in Oak

18th Century Small Gate-leg Dining or Sofa Table in Oak

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A diminutive rustic gateleg dining table in oak with drop leaves that open to a nearly round top

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

Materials

Oak

Large Jacobean Oak Gateleg Table
Large Jacobean Oak Gateleg Table

Large Jacobean Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Essex, MA

Oval with leaves up, molded edge top raised on bulbous ring turned legs with stretchers, swing out leave supports, bun feet.

Category

Antique 1680s English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Mid-20th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality mid 20th Century oak double gateleg table with barley twist legs and rails, a

Category

Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Bruno Mathsson Maria Teak Wood Dining Table Versatile Size Gateleg Sweden
1960s Bruno Mathsson Maria Teak Wood Dining Table Versatile Size Gateleg Sweden

1960s Bruno Mathsson Maria Teak Wood Dining Table Versatile Size Gateleg Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

We are pleased to offer for you: a maria table gateleg design in Teak. Attribution design Swedish

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Bruno Mathsson Gate Leg Maria Expandable Gateleg Teak and Birchwood Dining Table
Bruno Mathsson Gate Leg Maria Expandable Gateleg Teak and Birchwood Dining Table

Bruno Mathsson Gate Leg Maria Expandable Gateleg Teak and Birchwood Dining Table

By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Original vintage Mid-Century Modern "Maria" gate leg expandable teak and birchwood dining

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Gateleg Table
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Gateleg Table

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Gateleg Table

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Beautiful gate leg dining table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard in teak. Leaves down to create

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Bleached Walnut Gateleg Table
19th Century English Bleached Walnut Gateleg Table

19th Century English Bleached Walnut Gateleg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Charles II English bleached walnut gateleg table. Ralph Edwards discusses gate-leg

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Gateleg Table in Pine Produced in Sweden
1960s Gateleg Table in Pine Produced in Sweden

1960s Gateleg Table in Pine Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

1960s gateleg table in pine produced in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Round Gateleg Oak Table from Pierre Deux
19th Century Round Gateleg Oak Table from Pierre Deux

19th Century Round Gateleg Oak Table from Pierre Deux

By Pierre Deux

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century round gateleg oak table, from Pierre Deux. Original hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, ca. 1880
19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, ca. 1880

19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, ca. 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome 19th Century English mahogany gateleg drop leaf table was crafted from the select

Category

Antique 1880s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gateleg Table
Gateleg Table

Gateleg Table

Sold|$950

Gateleg Table

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Oak gateleg table on barley twist legs, English, ca. 1920s Depth without leaves: 11.5"

Category

Vintage 1920s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Oak Gateleg Table
Small Oak Gateleg Table

Small Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Solid oak gateleg table, having an oval drop-leaf top raised up on turned supports united by

Category

Early 20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Gateleg Table
English Oak Gateleg Table

English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

opened 56 1/4". This gateleg table would be well suited for an English country or Tuscan interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Jacobean Walnut Gateleg Table
Jacobean Walnut Gateleg Table

Jacobean Walnut Gateleg Table

Located in Essex, MA

With two D shaped leaves opening to a slight oval and supported with gate legs. Raised on bobbin turned legs and box stretcher.    

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Gateleg Table
Early 20th Century Gateleg Table

Early 20th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Oak gateleg barley twist table, early 20th century, English. Very pretty color oak. Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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

English Gateleg Table, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

English oak gateleg table, circa 1900. The top has a beveled edge and follows down to a simple

Category

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gateleg Table
19th Century Swedish Gateleg Table

19th Century Swedish Gateleg Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 19th century Swedish painted pine gateleg table with rounded drop-leaves. Practical for

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

1950s British Oak Gateleg Table
1950s British Oak Gateleg Table

1950s British Oak Gateleg Table

Located in High Point, NC

A folding gate leg table from the United Kingdom, circa 1950. The folding gate leg makes this table

Category

Vintage 1950s British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table
Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury drop-leaf gateleg Pembroke table Perfect and original finished Very sturdy Closed

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table
Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Gateleg Pembroke Table

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury drop-leaf gateleg Pembroke table Perfect and original finished Very sturdy Measures

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table
Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table

Antique Victorian Quality Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with two oval drop leaves

Category

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

Materials

Oak

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Gateleg Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Gateleg Dining Tables?

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

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Gateleg Dining Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 16, 2020

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To protect your maple dining table, use placemats or a tablecloth to reduce the risk of scratches. Always place a trivet underneath hot serveware to avoid scorching the finish. Set glasses on coasters to keep rings off the wood. Shop a selection of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn’t a single most durable material for a dining table. Solid hardwood and stainless steel can hold up to wear and tear, but the quality of the craftsmanship also impacts durability. Find a variety of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no single most durable type of dining table. Materials like solid hardwood, stone and marble can make for long-lasting tables, but other factors like how you care for the piece and how well it's made also help determine durability. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The size of a dining table for six depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables designed to seat six are 72 inches long by 36 inches wide. With round tables, the typical diameter size for a six-seater is 60 to 72 inches. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Yes, onyx can be a good material for a dining table. The mineral is strong, but it is relatively lightweight, making tables easy to move throughout a room as needed. Many people find the color and luster of onyx tabletops to be visually appealing. Since the material can become scratched or damaged by heat, it is important to take steps to protect an onyx dining table by using felt-backed trivets or heat-resistant fabric mats beneath hot dishes. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of onyx dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.