$6,800
H 30 in W 65 in D 40 in
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller gate leg dining table George Nelson Vintage
Wood, Walnut
George Nelson Gate leg Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blonde color wood table with two extensions. Designed by George Nelson with two gate legs on each
Maple
$4,000
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 40 in
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gate-Leg Dining Table, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946
Walnut
1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic George Nelson design for Herman Miller gate leg table. 2 fold wide wood hinged tops with
Walnut
$7,500
H 29.75 in W 64.75 in D 40 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller Measures
Wood
$4,500
H 30 in W 65 in D 40 in
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table, Model 4656
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gate Leg Dining Table, model 4656, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Steel
$4,000
H 30 in W 65 in D 40 in
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table in Mahogany
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gate-leg dining table, model 4656, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946
Steel
Midcentury Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Rattan Base
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Danish style Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf dining table featuring an unusual gate leg base that has
Brass
George Nelson Gate Leg Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Drop leaf dining table designed by George Nelson. This table features a unique hinge design. The
Walnut
Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
One of George Nelson's most complicated designs for Herman Miller the 4656 Gateleg Table is a
Oak
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson, Modernage Furniture Company, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile model 4656 manufactured by Herman Miller in primavera wood with rich tone and lovely grain. Original finish and labels. The width is 64.5" with both leaves up, 41.5" wit...
Classic George Nelson Primavera Gate Leg Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Extremely versatile, this drop-leaf table by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in
Mid-Century Modern Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drop leaf dining table designed by George Nelson. This table features a unique hinge design. The
Maple
Sold
H 29.5 in W 64.75 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Leaf George Nelson Dining Table Gate Leg
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural drop-leaf dining table with gate leg. The table was designed by George Nelson for Herman
Walnut
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
Walnut, Wood
George Nelson Primavera Gate Leg Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
. Collapsed, the table serves as a console. Lifting a single leaf, held in place by the movable legs, creates
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Fold Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut dining table by George Nelson for Herman Miller features drop leaf, gate
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century drop-leaf or gate leg dining table designed by George Nelson and associates for
Walnut
George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
A classic Nelson design, the gate-leg table is a flexible design which can function as a desk, work
Birch
George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table Excellent
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson gate leg table in excellent condition. Primavera finish. Beautiful. Collapsed
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is ideal adjustable mid-century modern table for those short on space. This Walnut gate leg
Walnut
George Nelson Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table Gate Leg
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern George Nelson drop-leaf dining table.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 39.77 in
George Nelson Gate-Leg Dining Table Model 4656 by Herman Miller in Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic 1950s gate-leg dining table in oak by American designer George Nelson for Herman Miller
Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 39.77 in
George Nelson Gate-Leg Dining Table Model 4656 by Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic 1950s gate-leg dining table in walnut by American designer George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 65 in D 40 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage drop-leaf gate leg dining table by George Nelson. Nice vivid walnut wood grain.
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 65 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a gorgeous drop-leaf table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This is a great
Wood
George Nelson gate leg table, mfg. Herman Miller-1950's
Located in New York, NY
Walnut gate leg table, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. 18 1/2" deep wjen closed
Walnut
George Nelson Walnut Gate-Leg Dining Table by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gate-leg dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model 4656. Featuring wooden
Walnut
George Nelson Gate-Leg Dining Table Model 4656 by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Classic 1950s gate-leg dining table in walnut by american designer George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut
George Nelson Primavera Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Papaikou, HI
George Nelson Primavera Mahogany gate leg drop leaf dining table made by Herman Miller. Early foil
Beech
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table for Herman Miller The 1950 Herman Miller catalog #4656
Walnut
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A outstanding original example of a George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg dining table in a
Lacquer
Sold
H 29.5 in W 64.75 in D 40 in
Walnut Gate Leg Dining Table, Model 4656, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this American walnut gate leg table, model 4656, for Herman Miller in 1946
Walnut
George Nelson for Heman Miller Drop Leaf Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 1950s gate-leg, drop leaf dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller (retains
Birch, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.34 in W 60.4 in D 32.92 in
Mid Century teak and afromosia gateleg Danish dining table, George Nelson style
By George Nelson
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Unique Danish spacesaver gateleg dining table, circa 1960/70s In the style of George Nelson model
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Refinished Walnut Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in santa monica, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller drop leaf, gate leg dining table. Gorgeous grain, refinished
Walnut
George Nelson Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Desk, Mfg. Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson black lacquered gate leg desk on stainless steel frame, mfg. Herman Miller. Original
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Dining Table Designed by George Nelson
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Dinign Table designed by George Nelson. Gate leg design. Perfect for apartment living
Wood
George Nelson Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller
Located in Easton, PA
Gate leg walnut dining table with two drop leaves designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Walnut
George Nelson ebonized drop leaf desk on stainless frame
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson ebonized gate leg desk on stainless steel frame, mfg. Herman Miller. Pulls have been
Stainless Steel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$2,089 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
$3,400Sale Price|24% Off
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office....
Brass
$6,804Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 51.58 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Möbler Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table, 1960s
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Basildon, London
This rare drop-leaf dining table in rosewood shows an unusual, impressive base of six V-shaped legs, made with extraordinary craftsmanship and designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Fur...
Rosewood
Classic American Drop Leaf Maple Pembroke Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic antique maple Pembroke drop leaf table that's 20.5 " deep with both leaves down. Expands to a large dining size when leaves are up, so very versatile. Beautiful honey warm ...
Maple
Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern teak dining table is perfect for your small apartment or extra hosting space. With two leaves that fold, it can go from 14" wide up to 64". Each side has two ...
Teak
$9,500
H 28 in W 36 in D 9 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Gate Leg Maria Dining Table Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding rosewood Maria banket gate leg dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Fully extended measures 110" long.
Rosewood
$1,345
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Eero Aarnio Solid Pine wood drop leaf dining table Laukaan Puu 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Laukaan Puu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid Pine ,drop leaf dining table design by Eero Aarnio for Laukaan Puu, 1970s . Very easy to use . One drawer used on both sides . 64 cm to 180cm Good condition .
Pine
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 45 in D 60 in
Fantastic Mid-Century Oval Drop Leaf Console Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pop-colored drop leaf console table from the mid-century. We love everything about this fun and useful table from the lime green color to the fact that this table can serve...
Wood
$2,800
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Solid Birch Drop Leaf Dining Table Planer Group Tapered Legs MINT!
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb solid birch drop leaf dining table planer group tapered legs MINT! Drop leaves measure 17 inches across.
Maple
Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and two folding leaves which expand the table from 19.5" wide to 60" wide by 72" long....
Wood, Walnut
$1,200Sale Price|31% Off
H 28 in W 63 in D 31 in
MCM Drop Leaf Dining Table, Walnut Hardwood, Vintage Design, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
MCM Walnut folding dinning room table Closed dimensions 31x9x30"
Hardwood
Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x 28.5" H x 40" D. With both leaves down the depth is approximate 17" D.
Brass
$4,094
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...
Metal
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.
Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals.
On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).
Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room.
Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.
In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.
If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.
Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.