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Pembroke Drop Leaf Desk

English XIX Georgian Pembroke Drop-Leaf Writing Table / Desk with 1 Deep Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Georgian 19th century Pembroke drop-leaf writing table or dining table with one deep end
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Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Drop Leaf Desk or Dining Table
By Duncan Phyfe, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
1930s Chippendale style drop leaf table. We love the unusual design & adjustable size having two
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Vintage 1930s American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Measurements
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak drop leaf dining table 1950s Beautiful and very elegant Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Baroque drop-leaf table or wall table from Sweden. The table unusual with the leaf and curved legs
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century. Continental European origin
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Steel
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, dining table or desk, teak, steel, Denmark, 1953. Drop leaf teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Steel

English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table with Lion Paw Brass Casters
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Georgian style Mahogany drop-leaf console, desk or work table with two fitted dovetail
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Early 20th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

1960s Danish Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Hvidt drop-leaf desk or dining table in teak and brass Denmark, 1960s Versatile drop-leaf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English pine drop-leaf table from the 19th century with oval top, turned swivel legs, two
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut Drop Leaf 1-Drawer Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a nearly round top (when fully opened) with two drop leaves supported by buttress-form wings
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Important William iv circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Hardwood

Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Federal Tobacco leaf carved leg table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 42 in
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
By Walter Gropius
Located in Brussels, BE
metal. Very original and rare drop-down desk-cabinet. Modernism in Britain. Designer: Unknown. Brand
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Vintage 1930s English Bauhaus Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
H 45.28 in W 47.64 in D 10.24 in
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar
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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Toledo Low Armchair, Wicker Back and Solid Oak, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor 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 base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Midcentury Round Light Teak Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 3 Leaves
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak round Danish Modern extension dining table with (3) leaves. This table has Solid teak legs that unscrew with bolts. This table is in good vintage condition shows sign...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain. Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Wood

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A truly stunning Louis Philippe style mahogany commode walnut crafted in France circa 1870. Five bookmatched drawers provide plenty of storage space. The top surface showcases the wo...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

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French Drop-Leaf Center Table, Vanity, or Desk from the 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table surface edge & drop front leaves. There is a single drawer with key on one side. Original
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Ormolu

19thc English Regency Drop Leaf Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
Beautiful Flame Mahogany Regency Table/Dining/Desk with Two Drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Swedish Gate LegTable
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wooden folding table that can also act as a console or desk. Very unique and full of character.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Swedish Gate LegTable
Swedish Gate LegTable
H 29 in W 49.25 in D 30 in
19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany drop leaf pembroke table circa 1840. Good quality early victorian drop
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Drop leaf table / desk, France circa 1840. Weathered wooden surface, with original paint
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Antique 1840s French Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark Warm Brown drop-leaf mahogany desk by Ray See. Custom made. 3 drawers with tongue and grove..
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Vintage 1950s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Giovanni Battista Bassi Drop-Leaf Desk/Cabinet, Italy 1950s
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in London, GB
his mark on his home city of Pistoia. His admiration of Frank Lloyd Wright shines through in this desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Late 18th Century Walnut and Maple Veneered Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Milano, IT
A drop-leaf desk, manufactured in Trentino (Italy) in the late 18th Century. Walnut and maple
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian, hand-painted, drop-leaf table with drawer, circa 1800 Origin: Sweden This
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
H 28.94 in W 40.63 in D 18.9 in
Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Rosewood Table, circa 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
An extremely versatile, drop-leaf, gateleg table in rosewood with ebonized legs. With a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Rosewood Table, circa 1960
Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Rosewood Table, circa 1960
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Travailleuse
Located in Forney, TX
, exquisitely handcrafted in the early/mid 19th century, having a rectangular top with two drop leaf extensions
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Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Golden Birch Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Swedish Writing or Sofa Table
By Karl Johan
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The possibilities are endless for this Swedish made Bierdermeier drop-leaf table. Perfect for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Faux-Marble Finish, Sweden, Circa 1775
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian 18th century drop-leaf table, circa 1775, origin: Lycksele, Northern Sweden, this
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Paint, Pine

Rare Teak and Rosewood Dropleaf Desk by Bender-Madsen and Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-shape. The drop leaf hooks on, and can be easily removed. The designs of Bender-Madsen/Larsen were all
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Vintage 1940s Danish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Paul McCobb Dining Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilton, CT
The great table by Paul McCobb. Suitable for dining or for a desk. All original in very good
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Paul McCobb Dining Table
Paul McCobb Dining Table
H 29 in W 36 in D 56 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Rare Dual Gate Leg Expandable Teak Dining Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
as a desk and conference table. We currently have two in stock. We see no hallmarks.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Vintage Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke One Drawer Side Table Small Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency mahogany drop leaf pembroke one drawer lamp side table small desk. Item
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Side Tables

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Mahogany

English George IV Parquetry Lyre Mahogany Regency Style Drop-Leaf Desk Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th Century original very fine drop leaf desk or table by Kittinger and purchased at Lord
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Early 20th Century American George IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Teak Drop-Leaf Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome and versatile design by Børge Mogensen, this double drop leaf table made by FDB Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century drop leaf table from Skelleftea ,Northern Sweden. Measurements H. 75cm W. 145cm D
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Origin Sweden, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian drop-leaf table, origin: Sweden, circa 1800 all in magnificent, original blue color
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Mid-Century Drop Leaf Table By George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in small spaces, and can be adjusted to seat 2 to 6 people or used as a desk or console table
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Vintage 1960s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table with Timothy Pickering Salem MA Provenance
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite mahogany drop leaf table with a cockbeaded single drawer on each end, with glass
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Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

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Glass, Mahogany

Allmoge, 19th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Circa 1820, Origin: N. Sweden
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish, Allmoge drop-leaf farm table with center drawer, circa 1820, origin
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

1930s English-Style Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drop leaves on either side that extend to provide additional surface area. A delicate inlaid border
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Vintage 1930s English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Table with Gate Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sweden features clean, simple lines, a painted wood top with rounded corners with two nicely-sized drop
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
A classic Nelson design, the gate-leg table is a flexible design which can function as a desk, work
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Transforming Flip-Top Cafe Table / Console by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 people, a cafe / breakfast table, game table, desk or meeting table. Similar to a drop-leaf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Cork

Drop-Leaf desk by Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk features one 19.75-inch drop-leaf; table measures 71.5 inches when fully extended.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Drop-Leaf desk by Børge Mogensen
Drop-Leaf desk by Børge Mogensen
H 29 in W 51.75 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Wells, ME
Drop leaf table with two drawers and slender turned legs. This simple mahogany table has a few
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
H 29 in W 38.75 in D 23.5 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk/Table
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
. The beautifully bookmatched rectangular top, flanked by demi-lune drop leaves, above a two drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Beech, Teak

Unusual Form Single Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An English oak table on turned legs connected by box stretchers. With a single flap leaf supported
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Regency Rosewood Drop-leaf Sofa Back or Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
facings on the other. Brass paw casters and pulls appear original. Ample clearance for a desk chair.
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

George III “Crocodile” Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Knutsford, GB
A rare George III “crocodile” mahogany and tulipwood banded butterfly top pembroke table
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Painted Table/Desk
Located in New York, NY
Painted table with drop-leaf extension, center frieze drawer and six interior drawers, on tapered
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Painted Table/Desk
Painted Table/Desk
H 30 in W 39 in D 24 in
English mahogany table desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
lovely back sofa table or deskk with center drawer and 2 folding sides
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

English mahogany table desk
English mahogany table desk
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 19.5 in
Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Sofa
Located in New York, NY
brass details. The top with the “D” shaped drop leaves all inlaid with a brass, Boulle inspired, foliate
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Sofa
Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Sofa
H 28 in W 39 in D 25 in
George Nelson Gate Leg Dining Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller collection". To eliminate the usual dropped edge that appears when the leaves are down, a special
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

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Pembroke Drop Leaf Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pembroke drop leaf desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every pembroke drop leaf desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a pembroke drop leaf desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pembroke drop leaf desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pembroke drop leaf desk over the years, but those crafted by Dunbar, Fredericia and Giovanni Bassi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pembroke Drop Leaf Desk?

Prices for a pembroke drop leaf desk start at $950 and top out at $7,900 with the average selling for $4,935.

Finding the Right drop-leaf-tables-pembroke-tables for You

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.