Folding Table in Maple Wood, Fada Asiago, Italy, 1976
By Fada
Located in Palermo, IT
Folding table in maple wood, Fada Asiago, Italy, 1976 Creation of the well-known Fada sawmill, open until the 1980s. Open it has a diameter of 79 cm. With the closed parts it becom...
Wood
ELEGANT THEODORE ALEXANDER DROP LEAF BARLEY TWiST TABLE WITH LEATHER TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London An exquisite Theodore Alexander drop-leaf occasional table, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in the brand’s signature style. The piece features a rich leath...
Walnut
Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a wonderful country appeal to this single drop leaf table that can serve as a side table or small writing desk. The original painted finish is in cream/beige tones that have...
Pine, Paint
Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on four square legs with a shaped stretcher acting as lower tier with openwork gallery. One long drawer over two short drawers with brass knobs. Table top with two hinged end...
Brass
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in Denmark in the 1960s and is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The table is solid and sturd...
Oak
Antique Biedermeier Style Satinwood Drop Leaf Table W/ Ebonized Pedestal & Paws
By Biedermeier
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Continental Biedermeier style drop leaf work table. The top is banded with satinwood. The pedestals and paws ate Ebonized. The piece has a single dovetailed drawer...
Ebony, Satinwood
Unusual Georgian Mahogany Handkerchief Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual mahogany handkerchief style table with a single drop leaf and gate leg. Beautiful old finish and character. England, late 18th to early 19th century.
Mahogany
19th Century Federal Drop Leaf Table. American, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely proportioned and well made early 19th century American mahogany drop leaf table with no restorations and in completely original condition and untouched surface. The entire sur...
Mahogany
French Wooden Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
French Wood Nesting Table with Wings and Two Drawers
Wood
Antique American Distressed Fold-Over Flip-Top Morphing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century American morphing table, in a later white painted finish. Having a demilune (half-moon console / side table) shaped hinged fold-over top, rising on hand turned and spi...
Wood, Paint
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in Denmark in the 1960s and is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The table is solid and sturd...
Oak
19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
Sophisticated elegance, is what comes to mind when setting eyes upon this richly colored rosewood veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century. Continental...
Rosewood
$2,520Sale Price|40% Off
New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This magnificent solid single board table top is mounted with two hinged drop leaves, cut with di...
Brass
Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A skillfully crafted Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 34" in width open, 14.5 in width closed, 27" in depth and stands ...
Maple
Extraordinary Antique Figured Wood and Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and complex well-crafted drop leaf table with rectangular top inlaid overall in fine scrolled marquetry details. The top panel with scrolling vines emanating from two ves...
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish gustavian country console table. The table is a Swedish country house furniture from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1820, and it’s an unusual model. The table top h...
Pine
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Side Table. Very clean vintage. Measures 18" in width closed, 30" in width open, 20.75 " in depth and 26" tall
Mahogany
A Gorgeous 19th Century Inlaid Drop Leaf Triangular Occasional or Lamp Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous late 19th Century finely hand carved well figured rosewood drop leaf lamp or occasional table of rectangular form, exceptional quality with rich patination, grain and feat...
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and highly collectible Scandinavian modern ensemble designed by Arne Jacobsen, consisting of an original Ant chair and its matching drop-leaf table, both executed in r...
Rosewood
Weiman Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Dropleaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Weiman Furniture Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Dropleaf Side Table with Giltwood accents. Measures 21.5" in width, 22" in depth and 25" tall
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs
Located in Lomita, CA
The dark chocolate tone and the patina of the mahogany make this table irresistible. It is a cllassical style, mahogany drop-leaf table from New England, manufactured in the late 19t...
Mahogany
Antique Faux Bamboo And Birdseye Maple Triangular Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Faux bamboo and burled maple triangular drop leaf gate leg table. The burl table surface trimmed with bamboo and the top surmounted on X form stretcher supports with verti...
Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian drop-leaf table with original untouched faux paint imitating birch. The table has one extra table top on each side and double gates. Made in northern Sweden, circa 1810. Ha...
Pine
Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Lyre Design, Circa 1945
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage English Regency style mahogany drop-leaf accent or breakfast table with single drawer. Featuring a rectangular top surface with rounded cut-out corner detail, dual carved a...
Brass
1940s Early American Style Cherry Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Cherry drop-leaf side table. All solid wood. Meaures 14" W (Leaves closed), 32.5"W ( leaves open) , 23" D and 23"H.
Cherry
18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Great Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th century English oak drop leaf gateleg table with nice turned legs, and a swing gate leg on each side, along with a stretcher base. The table has probably re...
Oak
Teak Top Drop Leaf End Table by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak drop leaf end / side table.
Wood
Rectangular extendable table in glass Naos DOUBLE W 220/300 cm (86.6/118.1 in)
By Naos
Located in Alcamo, IT
DOUBLE - Extendable Dining Table Design: A. Lucatello The Double dining table combines sophisticated design with practical functionality, creating a versatile and elegant centerpiec...
Steel
Rectangular extendable table in glass Naos Arcadio W 220/300 cm (86.6/118.1 in)
By Naos
Located in Alcamo, IT
ARCADIO - Extendable Dining Table Design: D. D'Urbino & P. Lomazzi The Arcadio dining table combines contemporary design with functional elegance, creating a sophisticated centerpie...
Steel
Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Antique 4 drawers drop leaf table, lot of storage space with 4 deep drawers on two sides of table. May be use in any room in your home. Many even use it as kitchen isla...
Wood
Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800. Direct from England, a fine antique English petite drop-leaf gateleg table, crafted in rich, solid ...
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish drop-leaf table from the Gustavian era. The model is very unusual with a middle much narrower than typical, it's only 14 cm wide when the table is folded to...
Pine
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice tiger ...
Oak
19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century English mahogany drop-leaf table offers both versatility and classic appeal. Crafted from rich mahogany, its warm patina highlights the natural beauty of th...
Brass
Late 17th - Early 18th Century Drop Leaf Table from England
Located in High Point, NC
Late 17th - early 18th century oak table from England with two drop leaves. The top is primitive, and is made from four boards. The top follows down to a simple apron, which retain...
Oak
Rectangular extendable table in glass Naos Somnia W 220/300 cm (86.6/118.1 in)
By Naos
Located in Alcamo, IT
SOMNIA - Extendable Dining Table Design: A. Casati The Somnia dining table combines contemporary elegance with practical functionality, making it a sophisticated centerpiece for any...
Steel
19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Gatelegs and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compact and versatile, this 19th-century English oak drop-leaf table offers both practicality and timeless character. Crafted from solid oak, its warm patina and beautifully aged sur...
Brass
18th-Century Spanish Gateleg Table with Floral Polychrome Décor and Drop Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish gateleg drop leaf table from the 18th century with original painted floral polychrome décor. This 18th-century Spanish gateleg drop leaf table enchants with its original pa...
Wood
English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English plumb pudding mahogany drop-leaf table with tulip wood cross banding, original brasses and terminating on turned ringed legs, Late 18th century. Table is 16" wide with leaves...
Beautiful Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Extending Hardwood Occasional Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Thomas Chippendale style extending occasional table in very fine mahogany This is a very well made, important looking occasional ta...
Hardwood
19th Century Rustic Green and Beige drop leaf Farm Table
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a beautiful, handmade mid-1800's drop leaf farm table in a green and beige color. It has a rustic feel to it, and is made of pine. The table is in its original condition and ...
Pine
A Stunning Early 19th Century Regency Simple Design Turn Over Leaf Tea Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th Century Regency well figured mahogany tea table of exceptional quality and of a classically simple design. This gorgeous piece is finely hand carved with beaut...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Occasional Table by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish occasional table by Hans Wegner. Two drop leaves. Wheels depth 45/79 cm.
Oak, Teak
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet, Early 18th Century England
Walnut
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut English 19th Century Spider Leg Table with Drop Leaves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant English 19th Century spider leg table with drop leaves. Striking English design from the 1860s. Solid walnut base with original solid walnut and inlay top. The w...
Walnut
Antique American Federal Period Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Table c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
Step into a world of classic American elegance with this Antique American Federal Period Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Table, crafted around 1830. This piece is a sterling example of...
Mahogany
18th Century French Oak Getleg Table, Louis XIII Style, Circa 1750
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Getleg table is made of strong thick oak wood. One leg on each side is cut in half and it allow to push the other half to the middle of the drop leaf. When the leaves are down...
Oak
Danish Oak and Ceramic Tile Drop Leaf Side Table with Painted Tiles, Circa 1970s
Located in Duxbury, MA
Danish oak drop leaf side table dating to the 1970s, featuring ceramic tile inlays set into the top. The table is constructed in solid oak with two drop leaves that allow the surface...
Ceramic, Oak
18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Pad Feet, England
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th century drop leaf table in mahogany with drop leaves and pad feet. The dimension are with the table closed.
Mahogany
$6,042Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 17h Century Spanish Chestnut Warm Brown Gateleg or Dropleaf Table
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here, is an exquisite piece of history—an antique gateleg or dropleaf table originating from Spain, dating back to the late 17th century, circa 1680. This remarkable table i...
Chestnut
$3,836Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of early English walnut furniture with lovely color, beautiful ageing and with centre panel two drop leaves and fold out arms. Each turned leg has original castor...
Walnut
Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
A rustic Spanish walnut drop-leaf table from the 20th century with round top, lyre legs and low stretchers . Embrace the hearty allure of the English countryside with this rustic 20...
Walnut
Anthony Querville Drop Leaf Mahogany Table w/Acanthus Leaf Carving Circa 1845
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely crafted mahogany drop leaf table attributed to renowned cabinetmaker Anthony Querville, circa 1845. Features the distinctive proportions and refined joinery characteristi...
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Victorian Drop-Leaf Table, Solid Mahogany Veneer Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid mahogany. Straight frame base on balustrade-shaped legs. Deep drawer on the side. Slightly protruding table top, foldable on both sides. Excellent warm patina grown over decad...
Mahogany
Rectangular extendable table in glass Naos PAR W 220/300 cm (86.6/118.1 in)
By Naos
Located in Alcamo, IT
PAR PAR - Extendable Dining Table Design: D. D'Urbino The Par Par dining table combines sophisticated design with practical functionality, creating a versatile centerpiece for conte...
Steel
Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model DL82 drop-leaf table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab, 1950/960s. Birch frame, red linoleum table top. Birch parts restored. Good ...
Birch
Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-Leaf Table with Carved Barley Twist Legs, c.1890
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Rare Spanish Baroque Revival drop-leaf table with richly carved details, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The piece features a solid wood top with two folding leaves,...
Hardwood, Oak
Antique and vintage drop-leaf and Pembroke tables are the perfect solution for those of us in the “space-conscious” category. These furnishings have long been a smart choice for homes, particularly if you’re working with an especially modest house or apartment.
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.
Should you need to accommodate more guests for a dinner party, a drop-leaf table’s side pieces can be raised and locked into place on their hinges, which will extend the overall surface area of the table. If you’re thinking of serving buffet-style or need a place for dinner plates and other tableware, fold one half of the table down and tuck it against the wall, console-table-style, to make more space for the guests congregating in your dining room. When your dinner companions are ready to retire to the living room for a digestif, both drop leaves can be collapsed if you need a makeshift bar cart or if you prefer to stow away the table after dinner.
The Pembroke version of these tables was a lightweight iteration that is believed to have been named for the ninth Earl of Pembroke or his wife, the countess. It is said that the countess had a drop-leaf table commissioned for their home, specifically for the purposes of serving and eating breakfast. This Georgian-era furniture had an oval or rectangular tabletop, was usually outfitted with a drawer and was frequently made of mahogany. It was a popular furnishing that was made through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
With its convenient transformative qualities, a drop-leaf table can be put to use in every room of your home. A Pembroke nightstand would render having breakfast from the comfort of your bed easier than ever, while a casual living-room drop-leaf end table can quickly be extended in order to make room for movie-night snacks or a family game. The appeal of these tables doesn’t end at 18th-century nobility or chess enthusiasts, however.
Furniture designers of mid-century modern drop-leaf tables explored various forms and worked with a range of materials in crafting these furnishings and even integrated elements such as wheels for extra convenience. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage and antique drop-leaf and Pembroke tables that includes sleek and understated iterations crafted by Hans J. Wegner and alluring versions in teak or rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig.
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