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Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Retro Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Mahogany

Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Duncan Phyfe style drop leaf table with matchbook crotch mahogany veneers. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Retro Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
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"
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Mahogany

Retro A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
H 28.5 in W 55.25 in D 16.25 in
Statton Trutype Walnut Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
By Statton Trutype
Located in Germantown, MD
Statton Trutype walnut pembroke drop-leaf table. 17.5" Wide with leaves dropped x 33" wide with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
By Biggs Furniture, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
drop leaf table pembroke table. Tables are in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Table
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak drop-leaf table! Boasting an intriguing asymmetrical design, charmingly sculptural gate legs, and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Metal, Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Mahogany

Mid-Century "Monaco Walnut" Vintage Drop Leaf Table
By Kent-Coffey, Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drop-leaf table. Packed into a compact 72"x19" footprint, the table easily converts from console to a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Adam Style Drop Leaf Tables or Stands
By Historic New England
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing pair of one drawer drop leaf tables crafted in maple with mahogany cross banding in an
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, England
Double gate-leg drop leaf table in oak. Circa 1960. H 76cm x W 198cm x D 57cm/163cm
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1960s Georgian Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Oak

Drop Leaf Table
Drop Leaf Table
H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 22.45 in
Antique Drop Leaf Table
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage drop leaf table with single drawer When the sides are closed the width is 13.5"
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Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood

Antique Drop Leaf Table
Antique Drop Leaf Table
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Drop-Leaf Table in Teak, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful folding table in teak, probably made to order or custom made in the 1960s in Odense
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Metal

Drop-Leaf Table in Teak, 1960s Denmark
Drop-Leaf Table in Teak, 1960s Denmark
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 31.5 in
66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Fruitwood

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
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1970s Swedish Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Pine

Solid Mahogany Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Drop Leaf Table
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reproduction pembroke table in solid mahogany. Yes it needs to be refinished and we can do that if requested
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1970s American Chippendale Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Mahogany

1960s Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This classic 1960s Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Table is a timeless piece of mid-century craftsmanship
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1960s Danish Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood

1960s Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Table
1960s Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Table
H 28 in W 94 in D 34 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Leaf Table for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century table features the perfect combination of stylish vintage design and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

A Drop-Leaf Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany drop-leaf table with ebonized gate-leg base. Measures: Console table depth of 16.5" deep
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 3601 Drop Leaf Table for Fritz Hansen in Teak
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Arne Jacobsen’s more utilitarian designs from the 1950s, the 3601 table stands on aluminium
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Aluminum

Rococo Style Marquetry Fruitwood & Gilt Metal Mounted Triangular Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Rococo style marquetry fruitwood & gilt metal mounted triangular drop leaf table
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Revival Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Andrew J. Milne for Heal's Round Drop Leaf Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s round double drop-leaf table top in style of Fornasetti, mounted on single slim
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Steel

1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s vintage federal style mahogany drop leaf table in good vintage condition with felt lined
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Unique Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful vintage maple drop-leaf table featuring unique carved gate legs. Use with one leaf or two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood, Maple

Unique Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table
Unique Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 43.5 in
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Drop Leaf Table for Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf table for Winchendon Furniture Co. Nice early
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Iron

Drop Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A drop leaf table in solid teak wood designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen. Table can be
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

1940s Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Leaf Table Pembroke Table. Table is in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No obvious
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Mid Century Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, England
Mid-Century drop-leaf dining table in a warm oak finish, with cut corners. The table has been re
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Oak

Mid Century Drop Leaf Table
Mid Century Drop Leaf Table
H 29.14 in W 57.49 in D 33.08 in
Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flowing walnut grains. Fifth leg slides out to support the extended curved drop leaf. Seats up to eight
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Walnut

Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table
Nakashima For Widdicomb Drop Leaf Table
H 29 in W 73.25 in D 36 in
Mid-Century British Modern Drop Leaf by McIntosh
By Bruno Mathsson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the high style of mid-century Scottish Modern design with this eye-catching drop leaf table
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood, Hardwood

Mid 20th Century cherry drop leaf table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large mid 20th Century cherry drop leaf dining table, having a wonderful figured top, of oval
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1960s British Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Cherry

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

Rare Drop-Leaf Table from the Apta Series by Gio Ponti with two-tone pattern
By Gio Ponti, Walter Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional drop-leaf table is part of the Apta series, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood

Hans J. Wegner AT 309 Drop leaf table
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Portland, OR
of use. Drop-leaf design measures 50”l with leaves down, option to use one or both for a maximum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner AT 309 Drop leaf table
Hans J. Wegner AT 309 Drop leaf table
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 34 in
Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Metal

Poul H. Poulsen for Gangsø Tile Drop Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting Danish modern dining table. Two drop-leaf extensions on both ends of the table, with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Ceramic, Teak

Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Solid dining table with two leaves by Paul McCobb as part of the Planner Group of furniture for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Wood, Birch

MCM Drop Leaf Dinning Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
MCM Walnut folding dinning room table Closed dimensions 31x9x30"
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1960s Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Hardwood

MCM Drop Leaf Dinning Table
MCM Drop Leaf Dinning Table
H 28 in W 63 in D 31 in
Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century table with two 12 inch leaves that fold down to convert to a entry or sofa console
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Walnut

Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 72 in D 25.75 in
Ercol 1950’s ‘Old Colonial 377” blue label drop leaf table
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, GB
Designed by Lucian R Ercolani, the Ercol Old Colonial table is an earlier and rarer design than
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Beech, Elm

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Finn Juhl, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern rosewood drop leaf dining table with two removable leaves ensuring
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Rosewood

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Walnut

Drop Leaf Dining Table / Extra Leaves
Drop Leaf Dining Table / Extra Leaves
H 29.75 in W 60.25 in D 42 in
Vintage Regency Drop Leaf Burl Wood Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your home with this Vintage Regency Drop Leaf Burl Wood Table
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Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Burl

Vintage Regency Drop Leaf Burl Wood Table
Vintage Regency Drop Leaf Burl Wood Table
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1970s vintage drop-leaf Pembroke side table in solid cherry. Measures 32" wide (19.75" wide with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Cherry

Classic Antique Drop Leaf Cherry Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and simple cherry drop leaf side table having two drawers and turned legs. When open 40.5 W
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1950s American Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Cherry

Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Lyre Table, 1940s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage English Regency style mahogany drop-leaf accent or breakfast table with single drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Drop Leaf Table

Materials

Brass

Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern teak dining table is perfect for your small apartment or extra hosting
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

Pennsylvania House Cherry Drop Leaf Penbroke Side Table
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Pennsylvania House Cherry Drop-Leaf Penbroke Side Table in great vintage
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Cherry

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Scandinavian Niels Koefoed, Drop Leaf Table, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous Solid Teak Scandinavian Gate Leg, Drop leaf Dining table designed by Niels Koefoed
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Scandinavian Niels Koefoed, Drop Leaf Table, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous Solid Teak Scandinavian Gate Leg, Drop leaf Dining table designed by Niels Koefoed
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Extendable Design This vintage drop-leaf dining table is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Maple

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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Birch

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
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Drop Leaf Table

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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
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Cherry

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

Materials

Wood

1950's Vintage Oak & Chrome Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely and very unusual vintage drop leaf side table, the top and base are oak, with chromed
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Chrome

Danish Dining Set with Drop-leaf Table and John Vedel Rieper Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1957. Drop-leaf dining table, teak, brass
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1950s Retro Drop Leaf Table

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Pembroke Drop-Leaf End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This great pair of mahogany Regency Pembroke side /end tables were designed for the Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Drop Leaf Table

Materials

Brass

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Retro Drop Leaf Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro drop leaf table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every retro drop leaf table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro drop leaf table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each retro drop leaf table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro drop leaf table over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb and Kurt Østervig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Drop Leaf Table?

Prices for a retro drop leaf table start at $171 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,452.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Retro 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 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 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 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.