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Primitive Drop Leaf Table

Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table
Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table

Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table

$5,925

H 29.5 in W 64 in D 53 in

Vintage French Oak Wooden Farm Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French drop leaf dining table. Untreated wood adds a comforting feel to a modern home, or

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Vintage 1930s French Primitive Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg
19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg

19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This Antique Primitive Farm work table is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of historical

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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18th Century American Primitive Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century American Primitive Drop-Leaf Table

18th Century American Primitive Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century primitive American drop-leaf table. Size of table with dropped leaves-84" L x 29.5" H

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Antique 18th Century American American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke ...

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Maple

Primitive Drop Leaf Table
Primitive Drop Leaf Table

Primitive Drop Leaf Table

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H 29 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Primitive Drop Leaf Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This African American made drop leaf table, with its amazing alligatored original paint surface and

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Antique 19th Century American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Versatile Primitive Antique Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
Versatile Primitive Antique Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table

Versatile Primitive Antique Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A 19th century primitive drop leaf Pembroke table having a rich aged patina and handsome turned

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840
Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840

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H 30.5 in W 86 in D 25.5 in

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

Materials

Wood

Primitive Table with Unique Extension
Primitive Table with Unique Extension

Primitive Table with Unique Extension

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderfully designed table with simple extension, breadboard ends, zinc details

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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

c.1820 Primitive English Oak Gate-leg Farm Table
c.1820 Primitive English Oak Gate-leg Farm Table

c.1820 Primitive English Oak Gate-leg Farm Table

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H 28.75 in W 52.75 in D 45.25 in

c.1820 Primitive English Oak Gate-leg Farm Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautiful antique English oak drop leaf gate leg table found at a farm in County Staffordshire with

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

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table
Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table

Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table

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H 28 in W 32.5 in D 41.5 in

Early 19th Century English Gateleg Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century English walnut gate leg table with drop leaves. Table with leaves down is 16

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

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Walnut

19th C./Early 20th C. Rustic Drop Leaf Dining Table / Console, C.1880-1920
19th C./Early 20th C. Rustic Drop Leaf Dining Table / Console, C.1880-1920

19th C./Early 20th C. Rustic Drop Leaf Dining Table / Console, C.1880-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

drop leaf dining table or console table with original casters. Possibly signed by the maker. The table

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Antique 19th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

American Primitive Colonial Drop Leaf Walnut Breakfront Dining Table
American Primitive Colonial Drop Leaf Walnut Breakfront Dining Table

American Primitive Colonial Drop Leaf Walnut Breakfront Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century American Primitive colonial drop leaf walnut breakfront dining table. Item features

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Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Danish Baroque Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table in Pine, 18th Century
Antique Danish Baroque Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table in Pine, 18th Century

Antique Danish Baroque Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table in Pine, 18th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This 18th-century antique Danish Baroque drop-leaf gate leg table is a charming piece of history

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Primitive Gate Leg Table 18th Century
Primitive Gate Leg Table 18th Century

Primitive Gate Leg Table 18th Century

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H 28.5 in W 38 in D 27 in

Primitive Gate Leg Table 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a wonderful somewhat primitive gate leg table with charm and patina. The edge of the table

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Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Elizabethan Drop-leaf and Pembro...

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Oak

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19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Chestnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous weathered 19th century country French provincial farmhouse table full of imperfections and desirable wear. Crafted from fruitwood with an amazing soft worn patina showcasing...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Brass

19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table
19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table

19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table

$6,664

H 32.68 in W 107.29 in D 34.45 in

19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870. 19thC English Country House pine farmhouse/prep table with 3 wide plank top, H stretcher and large drawer to one end. Sourced from Somerset Measures: W 272.5 x D 87....

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Farm Tables

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French Vintage Industrial Work Table
French Vintage Industrial Work Table

French Vintage Industrial Work Table

$4,200

H 38.5 in W 78 in D 27 in

French Vintage Industrial Work Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

This antique industrial work table console is a remarkable and functional addition to any living space, featuring fluted neoclassical style cast iron legs that capture one's attentio...

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20th Century French Console Tables

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Iron

French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table
French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table

French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely French early walnut tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine tasting table, circa late 1800s. Oval top circled by bentwood edge upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

$5,885

H 32.5 in W 35 in D 71 in

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This solid wood vintage farm table has a drawer and bottom shelf for extra storage with removable top. Perfect as a work table or console. 

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

$3,900

H 30 in W 72 in D 28 in

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This rustic antique farm house work, dining harvest table, once painted but much of the residue of the original paint still remains for added charm and character. The plank table top...

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Wood

French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

$8,995

H 29.63 in W 63.25 in D 51.5 in

French Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An amazing solid walnut oval gateleg dining table from 19th century France. The beautiful walnut has an honest repair found in the top which gives the table a unique and one of a kin...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Brass

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Questions About Primitive 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.