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Nils Jonson Rosewood Fliptop Extendable Table with Brass Hinges
By Nils Johnsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This strong and sturdy expanding dining table is constructed with quality legs and brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Country Hunt Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country Hunt dining table with old-world charm and modern functionality. With a planked walnut top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Country Hunt Dining Table
Country Hunt Dining Table
H 30 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined and wonderfully grained walnut wood drop leaf dining table from fine furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
Hibriten Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 48 in
Rustic Parquetry Hunt Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic Parquetry Hunt Dining Table, a combination of old-world charm and modern functionality. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Parquetry Hunt Dining Table
Rustic Parquetry Hunt Dining Table
H 30 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial 59" Solid walnut-topped circular dining table with a rustic finish showing
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Extension Dining Table
French Provincial Extension Dining Table
H 30 in W 73.75 in D 73.75 in
1970 Pierre Cardin Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
Large dining table with two bases in gilded and chromed metal. The two bases are hinged and can be
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

1970 Pierre Cardin Dining Table
1970 Pierre Cardin Dining Table
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 39.77 in
1970' Pierre Cardin dining table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, FR
Large dining table with two bases in gilded and chromed metal. The two bases are hinged and can be
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

1970' Pierre Cardin dining table
1970' Pierre Cardin dining table
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 39.77 in
Mahogany circular extending ships dining table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid ships dining table, the unusual circular top having four convexed drawers which
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An attractive Regency dining table in figured mahogany, the veneered frieze above three elegant 4
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Sculpture Dining Table by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Meanders is both a sculpture dining table and a drawing line in space. Jacques Jarrige with his
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2010s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

French Provincial Round Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial style whitewash driftwood topped round dining table with a rustic finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

Materials

Wood

Gillows Imperial Patent Mahogany Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality extending mahogany dining table firmly attributed to Gillows and conforming
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Modern Console Flip Top Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Asian Modern console and dining table, rectangular with hinged top, the surface with eastern motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mahogany Large Pembroke Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Unusually Large Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table Having Well
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rupert Bevan Orlando Extending Brass Dining Table
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
The Orlando Extending Brass Dining Table features a brass wrapped table top with a 'x' frame steel
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21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Dark Driftwood
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial 59" Solid dark driftwood circular dining table with a rustic finish showing
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

Materials

Walnut

Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, dining table, oak, Italy, circa 1935 Ernesto Valabrega once again proves his
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
H 30.91 in W 117.52 in D 35.04 in
Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, extendable dining table, oak, Italy, circa 1935 Ernesto Valabrega once again
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak
H 29.93 in W 122.45 in D 37.01 in
Dyrlund Flip Flap Lotus Dining Table Denmark 1960
By Dyrlund
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large sized round flip flap lotus top dining table designed and manufactured by Dyrlund
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Restored Maple Drop Leaf Fold Up Dining Room Table
Located in New York, NY
This restored maple drop leaf dining table, ingeniously designed with foldable leaves, allows for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Danish Vintage Flip Flap Lotus Dining Table by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and iconic Danish vintage Flip Flap Lotus dining table by Dyrlund. This was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Livingstone Dark Extending Dining Table, Designed by Giulio Mancini
By Giulio Mancini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed and created by designer Giulio Mancini, the extending table Livingstone Dark is a
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Rosewood "Flip-Flap" Dining Table by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional rare "Flip-Flap" dining table designed and manufactured by Dyrlund in Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Sheraton Style Pedestal Base Mahogany Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century English Sheraton Style Mahogany pedestal base dining table with 3 pedestals
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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Dyrlund "Lotus" Rosewood Dining Table, "Flip-Flop" Expanding Top
By Drylund
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Rosewood and Laminate dining table by Dyrlund circa 1960s Denmark. The table features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Vintage Dining Table by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and exceptionally rare vintage Danish dining table. This was designed by Ib Kofod Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, dining table, lacquered pine, metal, The Netherlands, 1980s Dutch
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
H 29.53 in W 103.94 in D 44.89 in
Large Crotched Mahogany Dining or Conference Table with Two Leaves
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive large crotched mahogany top double pedestal dining or conference table, the polished
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20th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fold Over French Fruitwood Dining Demi Lune Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Early 19th Century Fruitwood Fold over dining or console table. The piece retains all
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Dutch 17th Century Painted Large Oval Gate-Leg Dining Table
Located in Troy, NY
A charming Dutch Gate-Leg Table in original condition. The painted surfaces beautifully worn, the
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Walnut Regency Fold Over Dining or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Walnut expandable Dining or Console Table. The front is masterfully crafted and
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Antique 18th Century European Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Expanding Teak Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning teak dining table is a true masterpiece of Swedish design. Designed by Folke Ohlsson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Ernesto Valabrega Set of Six Dining Chairs with Biosca Dining Table
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
table by Biosca Ernesto Valabrega, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, iron, Italy, 1930s These
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20th Century European Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Danish Jens Lyngsoe-Style Pine Trestle Dining Table, c. 1980's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Exuding rustic warmth with a brutalist modern twist, this versatile pine dining table boasts a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Expandable Art Deco Dining Table, Walnut Veneer, Chrome, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Expandable original Art Deco Dining Room Table in Walnut Veneer from France circa 1930. The plate
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Hepplewhite Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Hepplewhite style gateleg drop-leaf dining table, unbranded. Solid walnut, smooth apron
Category

Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Loo Breakfast Dining Table c.1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
and can seat eight people in comfort. This is a tilt-top table, table, the top of which is hinged
Category

Antique 1830s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Francesco Fois for Bernini 'Click' Dining Table in Maple and Metal
By Francesco Fois, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francesco Fois for Bernini, 'Click' dining table maple, metal, Italy, 1986 The table model Click
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury “778” Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
configuration of the boards. The table extension happens by raising one-half of the hinged top and sliding the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Van Keppel and Green for Brown-Saltman Convertible Dining/Coffee Table, 1953
By Jasper Furniture Company, Brown Saltman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1953 mid-century modern mahogany dual-purpose “Camel” dining table and coffee table designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Dining Table with Two Drop Leaves in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clever dining table with interesting base that folds out to let the drop-leaves rest on. Nice
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Rosewood Flip Flap Circular Dining Table by Dyrlund, c1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the epitome of mid-century excellence with our exquisite "Flip Flap" Dining Table by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Birch extendable wooden dining table 4-6 people in Pastoe style, 1960s
Located in Denventer, NL
solid wooden legs. The extension of the table hangs under the table and can be folded out on hinges. No
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Teak Dining Table, Round Drop Leaf, Hans Wegner Style, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful solid teak drop-leaf round dining table. Hans Wegner style, well executed base design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century adjust. & extend. teak coffee / dining table by Wilhelm Renz, 1950s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
table to a dining table with large table top. It is mechanically height-adjustable and has a fold-out
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Snap Top Loo Dining Table, Scotland 1880, H121
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burr walnut snap top loo table dining table, Scotland 1880, H121 Scotland, 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

A George IV campaign dining table by Charles Stewart with five additional leaves
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany dining table is of rectangular form with rare hinged D-ends, swivel top and reeded
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Antique 1820s English George IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table For France & Son
By France & Søn
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning large teak drop leaf oval dining table, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Extension Flip-Flap Dining Table, Folke Ohlsson Style, USA, c. 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
via a set of solid brass hinges this table is easily transformed into an expansive piece that can
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Dining Table Model 1197 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table model 1197 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Mahogany. This
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck AT-319 Drop-Leaf Rosewood Dining Table
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinges for the drop-leaves are also of steel. Beneath the table, the mechanism for the sliding panels
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique William IV Loo Dining Table & 6 chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. This is a tilt-top table, table, the top of which is hinged to the central pedestal with bolts and
Category

Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Country Drop Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an initial compact width of 18 inches, this rustic whitewash-painted table gracefully expands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted Country Drop Leaf Table
Painted Country Drop Leaf Table
H 30 in W 69 in D 29 in
Irish Georgian Mahogany Hunt Table
Located in Essex, MA
square section legs. Great to have open as a dining table or behind a large sofa with leaves down.
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Antique 1790s Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Mahogany Hunt Table
Irish Georgian Mahogany Hunt Table
H 28.5 in W 98 in D 19.25 in
Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with cross banded hinged top over a reeded urn form support and four reeded splayed
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table
Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table
H 29 in W 60.25 in D 47.25 in
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
26VJL72a Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table 39”Wx28”Dx32”H (56”x39” open) Hungary, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 26.5 in
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
the size of a table when circumstances require it with the ability to return to a smaller footprint
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
Pine Turned Leg Swivel-Top Table
H 32 in W 40 in D 26.5 in
English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
joinery and hand cut steel hinges. The drop leaf table top is connected to an apron that includes one
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Antique 19th Century English Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
English Solid Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 65.5 in
English 18th Century Oak Gateleg Oval Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
its age and construction. The table is held together with peg joinery and hand cut steel hinges, and
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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Hinged Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hinged dining table available at 1stDibs. A hinged dining table — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a hinged dining table, we have 767 options in-stock, while there are 57 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hinged dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hinged dining table, designed in the mid-century modern, Georgian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made hinged dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dyrlund, Cassina and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hinged Dining Table?

The average selling price for a hinged dining table at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $141,517 for the highest priced.
Questions About Hinged Dining Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.