$4,047Sale Price|20% Off
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III Pembroke table, the well-figured mahogany top with central oval inlay, incorporating two hinged flaps, above a drawer with brass handle. Raised up on square section taperi...
Wood
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
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of red mahogany gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions: 52.5" Wide when the leaves are up and 32" Wide when they are down 28.25" Deep 28.75" High
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany Pembroke table in richly colored timber, the round top with simple edge over single drawer retaining original swan neck pull, over square tapered legs ending...
Mahogany
Spanish Drop-Leaf Console Table with Iron Stretchers, 1940s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish drop-leaf console table dating from the 1940s. Crafted in wood, it features two front drawers, turned legs, and decorative wrought iron stretchers. The hinged drop leaves ca...
Iron
Vintage Oak and Chrome Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely and very unusual vintage oak and chrome drop leaf side table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of lovely quality, it is beautifully designed and...
Chrome
Spanish Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Three Drawers, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish walnut drop-leaf table dating from the 1930s. This versatile piece can be used closed as a narrow table and opened, measuring 90cm depth to provide a significantly larger tab...
Iron
Drop-Leaf Table from Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This folding table was made in Sweden in the early 20th century. The legs have a beautiful structure and a practical design that allows the tabletop to be folded or folded depending ...
Wood
George III Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with D shaped leaves. The frieze with a drawer flanked by oval oak leaf inlay. Square tapered legs with casters.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Drop-Leaf Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine dining table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 29.625” H x 83.75” W x 39.5” D
Pine
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
$850Sale Price|41% Off
George III Style Red Painted Circular Drop Leaf Table
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Style Red Painted Circular Drop Leaf Table, with two gate legs. 30" H x 40" W x 9.75" D. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.
Wood
1940s Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Biggs Richmond's, a division of the famous KITTINGER Furniture, Chippendale Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Table Pembroke Table. Table is in excellent structural condition with some finish...
Brass
Antique Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Pinewood, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Klaffbord (drop-leaf) table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian foldable dining, kitchen table has a grey-blue finish, sup...
Pine
George II Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table (Georgian)
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique George II mahogany oval drop leaf dining table (1727–1760), with a hinged oval top and shaped apron. The table is fitted with a drawer to one end, currently with a plain G...
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table, Pinewood, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian drop leaf table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The small kitchen table is standing one four tapered, blue-gr...
Pine
George III Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted floral design along edge with two drop leaves, after a design by Thomas Sheraton. Set upon four squared legs with original brass castors. When leaves are down it measures 19 ...
Wood
Mid- 19th. Century Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Single Drawer Sheraton Drop Leaf Table. Inlaid and has original brass hardware, Nice period piece of furniture. Professionally restored and ready to be plac...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table Double leaf and features one gate for each table top. Leg closes in and out on each side. Masterfully crafted. 41.5” wide x ...
Wood, Maple
$2,286 / item
18th Century chippendale mahogany pembroke table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th Century Chippendale mahogany pembroke table, circa 1770. Here present a chippendale period pembroke table made in the finest mahogany. Shaped drop leaves open to for a flame m...
Mahogany
English Regency Rosewood Drop-Leaf Work Table on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming English Regency period work table from the 19th century, featuring a richly figured rosewood surface, drop leaves, two fitted drawers, and finely turned legs on brass cast...
Brass
Traditional American Drop-leaf Table with Bobbin-turned Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a handsome solid mahogany drop-leaf table with center cut shaped corners and bobbin-turned legs. It is a classic example of American historical furniture, blending functi...
Mahogany
18th Century Portuguese Chestnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century Portuguese chestnut drop leaf dining table which may also serve as a console. This form includes a single drawer on each end, turned legs, 2 gate legs, and a trestle bas...
Chestnut
19th Century English Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Occasional Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The gateleg table has been a hallmark of English furniture since the 17th century, prized for its ingenious construction and remarkable versatility. Designed to provide ample dining ...
Oak
Top Quality Painted Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A top quality oval satinwood pembroke table with painted legs and top, working key, mahogany lined, in excellent overall condition wonderful colour. 30" high 30" depth 40" wide open...
Satinwood
19th Century French Provencal Drop-Leaf Walnut Table - Antique Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique French Provencal drop-leaf table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The farmhouse table has a rustic wax finish, standing on four long wooden leg...
Walnut
A 19th Century French Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A French early 19th century walnut drop leaf dining table with mahogany parquetry banding and round fluted legs. This versatile table was once an extension dining table that was lon...
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Pine Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine drop-leaf gate leg table with a versatile, functional design. The gate leg base allows the legs to adjust as the leaves are raised or lowered. A single draw...
Pine
19th Century Pembroke Flap Table, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Pembroke Flap Table, in various woods with one drawer, an elegant Portuguese 19th century work. Height 75.7 cm 87.2 x 41.8 cm Each flap: 19.7
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian farmhouse table made of hand crafted Walnut with one drawer, in good condition. The Scandinavian rustic kitchen table is composed with two drop-leaves, t...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Drop Leaf Table. This table is a marvel of ingenuity. Hand-crafted, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way when not needed, making ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Rococo Rustic Charming Pine Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Rococo drop-leaf table from Sweden, crafted around 1770. The table has one leaf, originally the table most likely had two but one has disappeared during the passage of time. ...
Pine
Bleached Chippendale Pembroke Table, c.1770
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Chippendale style pembroke table, circa 1770. 19 ½ inches wide by 36 inches deep by 27 ¾ inches tall; extended 35 ¼ inches wide
Wood
$3,000Sale Price|21% Off
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drop-leaf, gatefold birch, dining table was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and retailed by Finsven in the late 1940s. This early model has two drop-leaves that can...
Birch
19th Century Country English Oak Drop Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country English drop-leaf farmhouse table or console crafted from oak. The table features a rare rectangular shape with drop leaves on each side supported by turn...
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table W/ Extension Leaf Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut drop leaf dining table w/ extension leaf mint! Side leaves measure: 17 inches across. Center leaf measures: 20 inches across.
Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very good quality 19th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table, with inlaid satinwood crossbandings on top, a single mahogany lined drawer with a brass swan neck handle. Standing on e...
Mahogany
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle two drawer Drop Leaf Table. Measures 56.25" in width with leaves open, 36.25" in width with leaves closed, 25" in depth and 27.25" in hei...
Mahogany
Antique Northern Swedish Genuine Gustavian Light Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique drop-leaf table in Gustavian style, dating from around 1820 to 1840. This table is an authentic piece of country house furniture from northern Sweden, featuring double leaves...
Pine
18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A mahogany architect's/Pembroke table with drop leaves, an adjustable reading/writing slope, and a slide-out, baize-lined writing surface also with an adjustable reading/writing slop...
Mahogany
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
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
Solid Mahogany Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Drop Leaf Table
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Solid Mahogany Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Drop Leaf Table is a distinguished example of fine American craftsmanship inspired by historic 18th-century designs. Craf...
Mahogany
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
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
$1,440Sale Price|34% Off
Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer a stunning Queen Anne era Mahogany Rectangle drop-leaf table with a single drawer. This exquisite piece of furniture is a perfect example of the intricate cra...
Mahogany, Oak
Antique English William IV Pembroke Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Pembroke Table Open to 26 inches
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
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Sheraton style mahogany inlaid Pembroke table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Sheraton style mahogany inlaid Pembroke table, circa 1930s, Oval top with cross banding & boxwood line inlay, Drawers each end with oak linings, & fine dovetails brass embossed knob ...
Mahogany
Pair Of Charles II Style Diminutive Drop Leaf Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Charles II style drop leaf tables with peg construction, pull out supports, fluted and splayed legs conjoined with a box stretcher. Dimensions: 21 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W x 9 1/...
Oak
Fine Quality Figured Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality mid eighteenth century figured mahogany oval drop-leaf dining table with excellent figured top and good colour. The oval top with two drop-leaves with rounded edges, s...
Mahogany
Antique Drop Leaf Hardwood Table With Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique drop leaf top over a wide apron flanked by corner blocks and raised on bobbin turned legs. Condition: With expected signs of use and age including distressing, sunning, loss...
Wood
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
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic Mid-Century Oval Drop Leaf Console Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pop-colored drop leaf console table from the mid-century. We love everything about this fun and useful table from the lime green color to the fact that this table can serve...
Wood
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
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...
A George III mahogany Pembroke table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany Pembroke table, the oval top with two hinged flaps above a single frieze drawer, decorated with rosewood crossbanding, raised on square section tapering legs wi...
Mahogany
Mahogany Pembroke Table on Pedestal Base
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An English mahogany Pembroke table on a turned pedestal base. The well-figured mahogany top is rectangular with rounded corners and has a strip of inlaid banding all around. There is...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century English oak small side table with drop-leaves. The top is made from nicely grained oak, and follows down to a simple apron and two extendable supports for the leav...
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Green Painted Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Charming Early 20th-Century Painted Italian Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1920 A delightful Tuscan painted drop-leaf table, dating from the early 20th century and retaining its original ...
Paint
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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