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Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table

Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Swedish style gate leg table with one drop leaf. The top can be separated from the base by

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage COUNCILL Pembroke Table
Vintage COUNCILL Pembroke Table

Vintage COUNCILL Pembroke Table

Located in Annville, PA

This beautiful Vintage COUNCILL Pembroke Table will be recognizable to anyone familiar with fine

Category

1990s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Satinwood Pembroke Table
English Satinwood Pembroke Table

English Satinwood Pembroke Table

Located in Faversham, GB

An exceptional satinwood and mahogany figured Pembroke table of small and low proportions. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

George III Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Located in Kent, Dover

A George III period, Irish mahogany drop-leaf table, with gate swing legs, each leg with a shell

Category

Antique 1780s George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

Georgian Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in Savannah, GA

A Georgian bleached oak drop leaf table, 18th century. 30 inches wide by 11 ½ inches deep by 28

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oval Pembroke Table
Georgian Oval Pembroke Table

Georgian Oval Pembroke Table

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Bradenton, FL

. The drop-leaf design allows the table to serve different purposes-such as a writing desk, a small

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique White Painted Drop Leaf Table
Antique White Painted Drop Leaf Table

Antique White Painted Drop Leaf Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

White Drop Leaf Table features a clean, minimalist design with functional versatility, ideal for

Category

20th Century American Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table
Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table

Antique Cherry Shaped Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine antique cherry dining table with a nice grain and shaped hinged leaves. The plain apron is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

Located in Fullerton, CA

An 18th century vintage wood drop leaf table with one large drawer from Sweden. This classic wood

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century mahogany drop leaf table

18th Century mahogany drop leaf table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, having a lovely figured solid top, once the leaves

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table
Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

Rustic Drop Leaf Console Dining Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

A vintage rustic pine drop leaf 6 ft 6" long dining table, with magnificent natural knots in the

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Wood

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very fine quality 18th century Georgian Sheraton period satinwood pembroke table having superbly

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Padouk, Satinwood

Vintage Regency Scalloped Dropped Leaf Table
Vintage Regency Scalloped Dropped Leaf Table

Vintage Regency Scalloped Dropped Leaf Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with this Vintage Regency Scalloped Drop-Leaf Table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very nice 18th century Maple drop leaf table New England 1740-50. Excellent color and patina on a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nice old drop-leaf table. It has weathered its age very nicely.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency 1820s Mahogany Pembroke Table with Drop Leaves and Drawers
English Regency 1820s Mahogany Pembroke Table with Drop Leaves and Drawers

English Regency 1820s Mahogany Pembroke Table with Drop Leaves and Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period mahogany Pembroke table from the early 19th century, with two drop leaves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Drop Leaf Cherry Dining Table
Large Drop Leaf Cherry Dining Table

Large Drop Leaf Cherry Dining Table

Located in Malibu, CA

Classical American Large Drop Leaf Cherry Dining table with capped feet, in silver with rotating

Category

20th Century American American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table
Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table

Jacobean Bobbin Leg Drop Leaf Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A charming late 17th century oak table with rectangular top with two drop leaves on a splayed

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century walnut drop leaf table.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table

Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous quality Georgian Irish mahogany drop leaf table with rich patination and grain. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

"Chinese Chippendale" Pembroke Table
"Chinese Chippendale" Pembroke Table

"Chinese Chippendale" Pembroke Table

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A 'Chinese Chippendale' period Pembroke table on bamboo-turned cluster legs. The well-figured

Category

Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790
Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790

Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Original painted Danish drop-leaf table, circa 1790 H. 77 W-open. 121 W-closed. 63 D. 84 cm H

Category

Antique 18th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table
Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table

Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany pembroke table, having two drop leaves, raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Kittinger Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Midcentury Kittinger Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table

Midcentury Kittinger Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Asheville, NC

grained mahogany gate leg drop-leaf table, Queen Anne legs terminating in pad feet. Pattern WA1 122 B

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table
Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Mahogany Table, Dining Table

Located in Oakwood, GA

Antique Empire Drop Leaf Table, Mahogany, Circa 1890's​ Antique Drop Leaf Solid Mahogany Smooth top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Drop Leaf Dining Table / Extra Leaves
Drop Leaf Dining Table / Extra Leaves

Drop Leaf Dining Table / Extra Leaves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table with two drop leaves that open on either side. Three 12 inch

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
Early 19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

Early 19th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century Swedish drop leaf table with a single drawer, in old paint. 

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

George Nakashima Walnut Drop Leaf Table, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Drop Leaf Table, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Drop Leaf Table, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Drop Leaf Table, 1962, on four turned wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George III satinwood Pembroke table, the rectangular top with purpleheart oval center and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Purpleheart, Satinwood

English Mahogany Pembroke Table
English Mahogany Pembroke Table

English Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

English mahogany Pembroke table on turned legs ending in brass casters. Rectangular top with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Drop-Leaf Table, Mid-19th Century
English Drop-Leaf Table, Mid-19th Century

English Drop-Leaf Table, Mid-19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

English drop-leaf table with an oval top and hinged leaves on both sides, supported by turned legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table
19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table

19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Oval drop-leaf Pembroke table in mahogany with two hinged leaves that open to a round top. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Pembroke Table
English Mahogany Pembroke Table

English Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

This fine little oval Pembroke table has all the desirable qualities one looks for in such a table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood, Rosewood

Large Mahogany Pembroke Table
Large Mahogany Pembroke Table

Large Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

This large mahogany pembroke table is crossbanded in mahogany with an ebony stringing separating

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table
Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table

Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Pembroke table. With its shaped-front drawer following the curvature of the top and its narrow, tapered

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Pembroke Hepplewhite Antique Table
Pembroke Hepplewhite Antique Table

Pembroke Hepplewhite Antique Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This side table is decorated with inlaid wood design throughout, with two drop leaves and center

Category

20th Century Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Leaf Table C1890 Measures - 23 5/8" x 32 7/8" x 20

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Drop Leaf Table for Baker
Finn Juhl Drop Leaf Table for Baker

Finn Juhl Drop Leaf Table for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finn Juhl walnut drop leaf table for Baker Furniture, c.1950s, USA. The asymmetrical table is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Located in Devon, GB

Mid 18th century solid mahogany drop leaf table with four tapering legs and pad feet. This piece

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Biggs Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

drop leaf table pembroke table. Tables are in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Calamander Pembroke Table
Regency Calamander Pembroke Table

Regency Calamander Pembroke Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rectangular hinged drop leaves, frieze drawer with brass ring handles and

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ebony

18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table

18th Century carved mahogany drop leaf table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality drop leaf table from the end of the Chippendale period circa 1780. Solid mahogany top

Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table

Located in Ljungby, SE

A Swedish drop-leaf table from the mid-18th century, in late Baroque, featuring a contoured

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table
20th Century Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table

20th Century Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

20th Century Drop Leaf Dining Table. Made in the 17th Century Baroque Italian Style. Beautifully

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

New England Cherry Pembroke Table
New England Cherry Pembroke Table

New England Cherry Pembroke Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nice early 19th century New England Cherry Pembroke table with a cross stretcher support on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table

Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table This antique farmhouse drop-leaf table boasts a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Diminutive Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Diminutive Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III Satinwood Pembroke table, the oval top with rosewood cross banding and molded edge

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Southampton, NY

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table Fitted with one drawer, raised on tapered legs ending in brass

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's

A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A solid mahogany drop leaf table six legs. 1950's Depth when opened is 49.25"

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table
Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table

Drop Leaf Oval Foldable Satinwood Side Table

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A beautiful yet delicate satinwood drop leaf oval foldable side table with remarkable natural warm

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Handmade Country English Elm Drop Leaf Table
Handmade Country English Elm Drop Leaf Table

Handmade Country English Elm Drop Leaf Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Handmade Country English elm drop leaf table.

Category

20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Elm

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Essex, MA

With leaves up 39.13. Simple table with D shaped drop leaves. Drawer in frieze and square tapered

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Mahogany Dinning Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

"Queen Anne" drop leaf table made in cabinetmaker quality. Top plate and side flaps made of a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table
Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning late 19th century Cherry Mahogany drop-leaf table that was previously used as a tasting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820

Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An English 19th century drop leaf table with folding top and beautiful turned legs. This English

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table

Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table

Located in Montreal, QC

French Table, Louis-Philippe period, fitted with a Drop-leaf System. The top without shutters is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

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Pembroke Drop Leaf Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pembroke drop leaf table for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every pembroke drop leaf table was constructed with great care. There are 2470 variations of the antique or vintage pembroke drop leaf table you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pembroke drop leaf table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pembroke drop leaf table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pembroke drop leaf table over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Baker Furniture Company and Kurt Østervig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pembroke Drop Leaf Table?

Prices for a pembroke drop leaf table start at $236 and top out at $298,500 with the average selling for $3,200.

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.

Questions About Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.