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Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Drop-Leaf Table Gate Leg Console
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Drop-Leaf Table Gate Leg Console

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Drop-Leaf Table Gate Leg Console

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Swedish pine drop-leaf table with gate-leg construction and a narrow, highly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

1875s Antique Drop-leaf Table Made of Solid Wood with Turned Legs
1875s Antique Drop-leaf Table Made of Solid Wood with Turned Legs

1875s Antique Drop-leaf Table Made of Solid Wood with Turned Legs

Located in Marbella, ES

elegant structure of turned legs joined by crossbars. A rustic and authentic piece, its natural patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table
Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

Located in Stamford, CT

polychrome overlay. Chinoiserie bell detailing. Double gate-leg drop leaf style. 17" L with only one leaf

Category

Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Faux Bamboo And Birdseye Maple Triangular Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Antique Faux Bamboo And Birdseye Maple Triangular Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Mid-Century Modern Gate-Leg Dining Table after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Mid-Century Modern Gate-Leg Dining Table after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Mid-Century Modern Gate-Leg Dining Table after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Trenton, NJ

This gate-leg dining table beautifully channels the mid-century vision of Robsjohn-Gibbings — a

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs
19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs

19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

transformation, making it ideal for small-space living. Graceful turned legs provide a slender yet sturdy

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table

1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table

By George Nelson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Iconic George Nelson design for Herman Miller gate leg table. 2 fold wide wood hinged tops with

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Biggs Queen Anne Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Napkin Side Table
Biggs Queen Anne Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Napkin Side Table

Biggs Queen Anne Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Napkin Side Table

By Biggs Furniture

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage Queen Anne gate leg "napkin" side table hand crafted from all solid mahogany by Biggs

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Large 18th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table, Georgian Style, England
Large 18th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table, Georgian Style, England

Large 18th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table, Georgian Style, England

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 18th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table This is a large and magnificent table, the table is

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Gate Leg Table with drawer The table has a solid oak top
Georgian Oak Gate Leg Table with drawer The table has a solid oak top

Georgian Oak Gate Leg Table with drawer The table has a solid oak top

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian Oak Gate Leg Table with drawer The table has a solid oak top with turned legs, the table

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century White Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table from Sweden
Early 19th Century White Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table from Sweden

Early 19th Century White Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

There is wonderful charisma to this gate leg table due to the scraped finish of the original white

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Dos Gallos Elegant Custom Oak Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table/Console
Dos Gallos Elegant Custom Oak Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table/Console

Dos Gallos Elegant Custom Oak Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table/Console

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom gate leg table with two 18 inch drop leaves. Thin profile turned legs that swivel to support

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Drop-leaf and ...

Materials

Oak

Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-Leaf Table with Carved Barley Twist Legs, c.1890
Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-Leaf Table with Carved Barley Twist Legs, c.1890

Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-Leaf Table with Carved Barley Twist Legs, c.1890

Located in BÉTERA, ES

stunning barley twist legs joined by an intricately carved stretcher. The apron presents floral and

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Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

English 1920s Oak Drop Leaf Table with Spool Legs and Lateral Drawers
English 1920s Oak Drop Leaf Table with Spool Legs and Lateral Drawers

English 1920s Oak Drop Leaf Table with Spool Legs and Lateral Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak drop-leaf table from circa 1920 with spool legs and lateral drawers. This English

Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs
Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs

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

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th-Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Drop Leaves and Turned Legs
19th-Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Drop Leaves and Turned Legs

19th-Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Drop Leaves and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

it an ideal nightstand in a cozy bedroom, where its elegant turned legs and sturdy stretchers bring a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table Console 46"
Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table Console 46"

Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table Console 46"

Located in Dayton, OH

dropleaves. the table is supported by Turned, tapered and ribbed legs leading to metal casters. Great for

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

Materials

Mahogany

Newly Refinished Antique Drop-leaf Tiger Oak table with Faux Bamboo Legs
Newly Refinished Antique Drop-leaf Tiger Oak table with Faux Bamboo Legs

Newly Refinished Antique Drop-leaf Tiger Oak table with Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Fort Washington, MD

sought after for its beauty and uniqueness in furniture making. The legs are styled to resemble bamboo, a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET
VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET

VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET

Located in Pulborough, GB

sabre legs joined by a turned and reeded stretcher, the table rests on brass paw caps with casters

Category

20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

Solid yew wood drop-leaf gateleg dining table. Large size and great patina Measures: Height. 30.5" Open 80" x 77" Closed 26" deep.

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Antique Late 19th Century English American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Yew

Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table
Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table

Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique small salesman sample mahogany drop leaf gate leg queen anne table. Item features unique

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table
19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century English oak barley twist drop leaf side table. Each leaf adds 10.5 inches. It has a unique size that I really like. There is general wear. When you look at one...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs
18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs

18th Century Carved Oak Gateleg Oval Table with Drawers and Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

18th century carved oak gateleg from Spain. The top has a rounded edge and the Lyre legs are

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table
Antique Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table

Antique Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique early 19th century George III mahogany spider leg drop-leaf table having an impressive

Category

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

Materials

Other

English 18th Century Oval Top Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Turned Legs
English 18th Century Oval Top Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Turned Legs

English 18th Century Oval Top Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table with Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English rustic drop-leaf gateleg table from the 18th century, with oval top and turned legs

Category

Antique 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

English Oval Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer and Baluster Legs
English Oval Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer and Baluster Legs

English Oval Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer and Baluster Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

legs. Created in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, this oak table features an oval

Category

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

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs
English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs

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

Materials

Pine

Antique English Barley Twist Foldable Table / Gate-Leg Table 19th Century Burl
Antique English Barley Twist Foldable Table / Gate-Leg Table 19th Century Burl

Antique English Barley Twist Foldable Table / Gate-Leg Table 19th Century Burl

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous English 19th century barley twist gateleg / foldable table with inlaid top. Very nice walnut burl top with inlaid trim. Folds smoothly with its brass wheels. Amazing qual...

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Two Drawers
English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Two Drawers

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Two Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak drop leaf table from the 19th century with slender turned legs, two lateral drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Solid Birch Drop Leaf Dining Table Planer Group Tapered Legs MINT!
Paul McCobb Solid Birch Drop Leaf Dining Table Planer Group Tapered Legs MINT!

Paul McCobb Solid Birch Drop Leaf Dining Table Planer Group Tapered Legs MINT!

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Paul McCobb solid birch drop leaf dining table planer group tapered legs MINT! Drop leaves measure

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

Materials

Maple

Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table
Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table

Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table

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

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish, 18th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Four Gate-Leg and Three Drawers
Spanish, 18th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Four Gate-Leg and Three Drawers

Spanish, 18th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Four Gate-Leg and Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Drop-leaf table with gate-legs. This 18th century, Spanish rustic farmhouse style table features

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke...

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table  This is a very attractive table
Early 19th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table  This is a very attractive table

Early 19th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table This is a very attractive table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th Century Oak Gate Leg Dining Table This is a very attractive table, it is made from

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table
An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table

An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table with pierced heart

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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

A Good Solid Oak Victorian Gate Leg Table   The table is made from solid Oak
A Good Solid Oak Victorian Gate Leg Table   The table is made from solid Oak

A Good Solid Oak Victorian Gate Leg Table The table is made from solid Oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Solid Oak Victorian Gate Leg Table The table is made from solid Oak it has elegant crisply

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

PEMBROKE Console Table by AMBROZIA, Solid Claro Walnut & Stainless Steel
PEMBROKE Console Table by AMBROZIA, Solid Claro Walnut & Stainless Steel

PEMBROKE Console Table by AMBROZIA, Solid Claro Walnut & Stainless Steel

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, Quebec

natural warm touch. The elegant style came from our unique Pembroke legs design offered in differents

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Cut Steel

PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Metal & Leather, 72''
PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Metal & Leather, 72''

PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Metal & Leather, 72''

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, Quebec

and give a natural warm touch. The elegant style came from our unique studio-machined Pembroke legs

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Walnut, Blackened Steel & Leather, 60''
PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Walnut, Blackened Steel & Leather, 60''

PEMBROKE Desk by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Walnut, Blackened Steel & Leather, 60''

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, Quebec

warm touch. The elegant style came from our unique studio-machined Pembroke legs design offered in

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Pembroke Table
Pembroke Table

Pembroke Table

Located in London, England

Mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table on splay legs. Circa 1800. H 74cm x W 81cm/52cm x D 71cm

Category

Antique Early 1800s British End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pembroke Table With Cut Down Legs

Pembroke Table With Cut Down Legs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Wonderful antique English mahogany pembroke table wtih cut down legs. This would make a great lamp

Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Spider Leg Pembroke Table
Antique Georgian Mahogany Spider Leg Pembroke Table

Antique Georgian Mahogany Spider Leg Pembroke Table

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

A fine quality 18th century mahogany Pembroke table with one long drawer. The spider leg table drop

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

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs
Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs

Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs

Located in Providence, RI

This small Pembroke table is finely crafted with a beautifully figured mahogany top, which is

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

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania
Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania

Located in Providence, RI

This walnut table is a Classic example of the Marlborough leg with cross stretchers. This is a

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table Tapered Legs, Arched Stretcher Pennsylvania
Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table Tapered Legs, Arched Stretcher Pennsylvania

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table Tapered Legs, Arched Stretcher Pennsylvania

Located in Allentown, PA

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke table tapered legs, arched stretcher Pennsylvania, circa 1790.

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Antique 1790s American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Pembroke table

Sheraton Pembroke table

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Labeled New Jersey reeded leg, Sheraton Pembroke table, circa l810

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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pembroke Leg For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pembroke leg you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A pembroke leg — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a pembroke leg, we have 172 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pembroke leg — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pembroke leg is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made pembroke leg has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Bendt Winge are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pembroke Leg?

A pembroke leg can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

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.