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Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Side Table
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style Pembroke nightstand or end table
By Henkel Harris,
USA, circa 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Tiered Drop Leaf Handkerchief Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
form with two tiered drop leaf design, matchbook top and cabriole legs.
John Widdicomb
AMERICAN
Category
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Trestle Base Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~CARVED TOP~~Turned Post Acanthus Legs
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 13 in
New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A fine example of an American Federal drop-leaf table in West Indies mahogany, from New York, circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 42 in D 24.5 in
Stickley Federal Solid Cherry Wood Pembroke Tea Tables, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal style Pembroke nightstands, end tables, or tea tables
By L. & J.G
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Tea Tables, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Federal style Pembroke nightstands, end tables, or tea tables
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail
The Halo nightstand
Category
2010s American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
The Recamier
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 31 in W 30 in D 18 in
Gold-Leaf Lombardia Bamboo Nightstand with Butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Lombardia Bamboo nightstand, a whimsical masterpiece inspired by the kaleidoscope
Category
2010s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vinci Nightstand in Wood and Brass and Gold Leaf
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand Vinci with structure in solid wood
and hand-carved brass. All brass structure painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
21st Century Amélie Nightstand Lacquered Wood Gold Leaf Polished Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. The Amélie Nightstand it is structured in lacquered wood with gold leaf coated details, adding even
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
H 23.23 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
1940s Black Lacquered and Silver Leaf Single Drawer Nightstand
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful black lacquer over a deep grained oak with a single drawer featuring silver leafed carved wood X pull. Large open compartment with a single shelf and curved front plinth ba...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Night Stands
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Brenta Nightstands with gold-leaf tulip
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Nightstand with inside drawers.
A beautiful Venetian nightstand remodeled with a fresh design given by a
Category
2010s Italian Other Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull
The Recamier
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 31 in W 30 in D 18 in
Brutalist Style Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
leaf front panels. The gold panels resemble some works done by Louise Nevelson.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Lacquer
Fortnox Nightstand Black Lacquered and Glossy Varnish and Gold Leaf
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand Fortnox with structure in solid wood,
black lacquered and high glossy varnish. With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Drawers Nightstand
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand exceptional drawers with four drawers.
Drawer one: Ebony mosaic veneer finished in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands with Silver Gilt Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim. Customization available in different
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H242
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burr walnut Serpentine dresser, nightstand, drop leaves, Scotland 1930, H242
Scotland 1930
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 15 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H240
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak serving table, sideboard, hall table dresser base, Scotland 1910, H240
Scotland 1910
Solid oak
Original finish
Rectangular top with moulded edge
Pair of paneled dovetail...
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 47.5 in D 20 in
Decor Nightstand
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to complement the Decor Bed, the Decor Nightstand features a leaf design in its two front
Category
2010s Italian End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Garconette Nightstand
By Arte Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Montmartre Collection, this masterfully crafted nightstand offers eye-catching appeal
Category
2010s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Glass
Oscar Nightstand
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
This charming nightstand with 1 side drawer is a furnishing item of exceptional quality. Crafted
Category
2010s Italian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Bleached Maple Nightstands
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
, trimmed in 22-karat gold leaf detailing around legs and perimeter of cabinet. Stamped.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century Proportion II Nightstand by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Proportion II nightstand is a gracious tribute to one of the pioneers of modern architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands
Materials
Silver Leaf
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Clio Nightstand with Drawer, Plain Black
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
can be used either as nightstand or side table.
Finish: black lacquered and gold leaf.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 30.71 in D 20.48 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Lullaby Due Turquoise Bed with Nightstand
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Lullaby Due' bed with nightstand, alcantara, lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 26.58 in W 82.88 in D 94.49 in
Art Deco Silvered Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Lalique French Crystal Dish or Ashtray with Leaf Design
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, signed, Lalique crystal dish with decorative leaf and indent design around edge
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Walnut Nightstand from the Early 20th Century with Glass Pane
Located in Opole, PL
panes in the door leaf.
The escutcheons and ball latches are also original.
Presented nightstand has
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Art Glass
H 55.91 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Champagne Gilt and Flecked Radius Edge Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of textured gilt radius edge single door cabinets with single shelf. Sophisticated silver leaf
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Painted Louis XV Style Night Stands with Leaf Decoration
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Painted Louis XV Style Night Stands with Leaf Decoration
Custom made nightstands with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Nightstands with Red Marble Top, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI side cabinets with side columns with acanthus leaf decoration, late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Set of Two Mirrored Glass Three Drawer Nightstands or Chests
Located in New York, NY
Charming pair of Hollywood Regency style mirrored glass three drawer chests or nightstands
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Art Deco Silvered Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Piemontese Walnut Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Piemontese Walnut Nightstands ~ End Tables are great companions for any room ~ the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Syahi Handmade Navy Blue Indian Bone Inlay Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Early 1900s Small Sideboard from Florence, Gold Leaf and Florentine Red Lacquer
By Fratelli Ugolini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, Art Nouveau period, small sideboard or nightstand from Florence, gold leaf
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 13 in
Dorothy Draper Espana Style Hollywood Regency Nightstands Chests, Pair
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
gold leaf detailing and brass ring hardware.
Measure: Nightstand one: 23.75 H.
Nightstand two: 23.25 H.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Nightstands in Silver Cerused Walnut
Located in New York, NY
entirety of the nightstands are finished in a stunning silver cerused finish involving applying silver leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor Four Drawer Vintage Far East Collection Nightstands
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tall mid century nightstands by Michael Taylor for his Far East Collection. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Nightstand, English, Walnut, Bedside Cabinet, Gillow & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nightstand. An English, walnut and marble, pot cupboard or bedside cabinet by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Marble
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 15.16 in
Pair Dorothy Draper Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair Dorothy Draper (1889–1969) Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands
USA
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Hollywood Regency Nightstands / Chests Dorothy Draper Style, Black Lacquer
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Style Black Lacquer Nightstands / Chests
This stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
Pair of Custom Made Solid Walnut Lacquer Nightstands/ End Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of nightstands, custom made in California nicely blue lacquer case with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Style Nightstand or Cabinets
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Style Nightstand or Cabinets
This refined pair of bedside
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Tall Tan Palm Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
fabulous on a side table, nightstand or credenza. It is tall and round and features a raised palm leaf
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut & Marble Nightstand Table 1880
Located in Portland, OR
acanthus leaf brackets to each side, the stand having a single door with carved garlands and the door
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 15.25 in
21st Proportion Bedside Table Lacquered Wood Gold Leaf by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Proportion nightstand is a gracious tribute to one of the pioneers of modern architecture: Mies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Handpainted Ivory and Gold Trompe l'oeil Cabinet or Nightstand, 21st C.
Located in South Salem, NY
captivates the eye. Its ivory finish exudes timeless elegance, while delicate gold leaf accents enhance its
Category
2010s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Three-Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
veneer with geometric motifs. Both shoulders are embellished with bronze acanthus leaf mounts extending
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
-drawer commodes are finished in a distressed gold toned silver leaf with carved apron and legs. The U
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Carved Bobbin Barley Legs Drop Leaf Oval Side Table Coffee Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A small Italian drop leaf top with curved corners upon bobbin barley turned legs on all four sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Set of Four 1960s Brass Trinket Dishes Vide Poche, Acorn, Leaf, Owl, Basket
Located in Haarlem, NL
collect your little trinkets in.
Use them to put your jewelry in on your nightstand before going to bed
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 8.27 in
Small Square Gilt Gold Photo Picture Frame with Madonna and Child
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A heavy gilt gold photo frame. This frame will be great for a side table or nightstand. It is
Category
20th Century Chinese Rococo Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
table, sofa table or nightstand, that can double up as a writing desk!
Measures: 40 1/2" long x 24 1/2
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 40.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain & Brass Table Oil Lamps with Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
colorful porcelain stem is decorated with hand painted floral and leaf motifs. Both Napoleon III fixtures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian 1920s Carved Wooden Table Lamp with Inset Mirrors, Rewired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
details and a subtle gold leaf finish with nicely weathered patina.
The lamp is adorned with inset
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Set of 2 POSTMODERN Lacquered NIGHSTANDS or SIDE TABLES, ALDO TURA, France 1970
By Aldo Tura
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant pair of rectangular nightstands, Art-Déco, Modernist, Cubist, Bauhaus, Shabby-Chic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nightstand with leaf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and gold leaf, every nightstand with leaf was constructed with great care. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage nightstand with leaf now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a nightstand with leaf — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A nightstand with leaf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nightstand with leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boca Do Lobo, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz and Lane Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a nightstand with leaf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,753 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,520.
Questions About Nightstand With Leaf
- What is a nightstand used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Nightstands are typically used to hold or support items that are used during the night or items you want by your side in the morning or whenever you are laying in bed such as a lamp, a book or a clock.
- Why is it called a nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The origin of the word nightstand is the result of its function. Nightstands are placed near the bed to hold things and typically used at night.
- What is an MCM nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a floating nightstand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A floating nightstand is a type of table intended to go beside a bed to provide storage space and hold a lamp, clock and other items. It gets its name from the fact that the furnishing mounts on the wall, making it seem as if it is floating. Find a range of floating nightstands on 1stDibs.
- What are nightstands called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A butterfly leaf is a leaf in the center of a table that has a central seam and so can be folded and stored under the table top when not in use. It is called “butterfly” because when the leaf is opened to be put in place, it resembles a pair of wings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A nightstand should be at least level with the top of the mattress or between 2-6 inches higher than the top of the mattress, though there is no standard nightstand height. There are many nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In England, a nightstand is called a bedside table. Other names for nightstands include night table, bedroom table, bed stand and bedstand. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The right size lamp for your nightstand should probably be between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for this particular purpose depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand. Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.
- What is a draw leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a table butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is tobacco leaf china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tobacco leaf is a china pattern that was developed in 1780 featuring the leaves of a flowering nicotiana plant and a small phoenix. This china pattern is highly-desirable because it is so colorful and joyful. Shop a collection of authentic china patterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining 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, 2021A 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.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
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