Skip to main content

Table Base Only

45
8,569
3,529
302
to
978
5,894
5,566
12,380
9,657
10,298
3,742
1,391
557
424
274
191
137
120
89
78
74
57
54
52
44
42
28
20
237
1,031
7,292
3,832
647
3,893
1,900
84
56
138
272
255
927
1,246
1,220
288
87
6,598
3,980
2,238
2,239
1,802
7,823
2,752
2,671
2,403
1,662
173
150
149
135
98
Sort By
William D Scott Fluted Iron Tulip Table Base (Only) - White
By William Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flute iron table base by William D Scott in white. Please note...table base only. Fluid fluted
Category

2010s French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Cityscape Dining Table Base Only by Paul Evans Published Model
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual table as part of the cityscape series by Paul Evans for Directional. Constructed with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (table base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

19th Century Rosewood Regency Pedestal Table Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early 19th century English Regency rosewood tripod pedestal base. Listing does not include marble
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Custom Iron Table Frames, Priced Singly, Table Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
The custom cast iron table frames are secured with cross bars that act as shelves. The frames are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tussle woodard outdoor large 44" fiberglass dining table. Base only no glass.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Romeo Rega Lucite / stainless / brass Pedestal Table Base, , Italian Modernist
By Romeo Rega
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian lucite, brass and aluminum pedestal table base, ( ONLY) circa 1970s. Created by artist
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Signed Lion In Frost Lucite and Brass Dining Table Base Hollywood Regency Leon
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Lion in Frost Lucite and brass dining table base Hollywood Regency Leon. this is sold as a
Category

20th Century North American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

"Sculptural" Metal Pedestal Base Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This pedestal base table can be used as a dining table or a centre hall table. Depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Gilt Metal Iron Base Console Table, Desk, or Ding Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
finishes are available. Great as console or sofa table. The listing is for the table base only. We can help
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Assoc. Compass Walnut Dining Table Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Compass Walnut Dining Table Base only. The original round
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Style of Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Chrome Coffee Table Base Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Angular Coffee Table Base attributed style Poul Kjaerholm model PK61 Coffee Table designed 1955
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chrome Coffee Table, 1970s USA
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful lucite and chrome Hollis Jones coffee table. Sold as Table Base only, but can source
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Turtle Top Pedestal Walnut End Table or Hall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Plank restoration department refinished the French walnut top, while the pedestal tables base only
Category

Vintage 1910s French Country Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Regia" Base of Dining Table in Curved Cinnamon Natural Wood Multi-laminate
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Dining table base with sculptural and exclusive design. Elegant and sophisticated the base table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Classical Marble Column Table Lamp Base Only
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful classical hand carved vintage marble table lamp wired for USA. *Does not include
Category

20th Century French Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti
By Paul Ferrante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti USA, Circa 1980s A
Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Antique Cast Iron Pedestal Base/Base ONLY
Located in Sheffield, MA
or porch round pedestal dining table. Stone shown is no longer available. Base measures: Height 27.5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Nickel-Plated Iron Pedestal Base--Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classical urn shape pedestal base in nickel plated finish. Can be used indoor or outdoor as dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Classical Greek Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Spectacular Rosewood Dinning Table "Top Only"
Located in Bronx, NY
Spectacular custom rosewood dining table (top only). This gorgeous top is finished in a high gloss
Category

1990s Italian Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...

Materials

Iron

Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
H 30.25 in W 84 in D 44 in
" GRIP dining" solid bamboo sculptural, dining tablebase or complete table
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
' GRIP dining" Sculptural, brutalistic, monolithic dining table base design: JAN PAUL PLEASE
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

French Art Nouveau Green Flower Maple Leaf Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stretcher base to table, perforated mesh seats, wrought iron construction, very nice vintage set, great
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Hexagonal Table base
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Table base made up of four hexagonal columns, decorated with different motifs and colours. The
Category

2010s Spanish Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hexagonal Table base
Hexagonal Table base
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 86.62 in
French 18th Century Regency Gilt Carved Console With No Top - Base Only
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French 18th Century Regency gilt carved console with no top, base only. Very important
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Neoclassical Style Metal Garden Dining Table Base by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Custom made and designed by us, this table base is elegant and rustic at the same time. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Patio and Ga...

Materials

Iron

Harp Base Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Lyre or Harp Base Dining Table. Always popular this round to oval shaped dining table rests on
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Harp Base Dining Table
Harp Base Dining Table
H 30 in W 44 in D 44 in
Steel Base Table or Desk No Glass
Located in New York, NY
Steel base table or desk. Base is sturdy. NO GLASS with this listing only the base.
Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Base Table or Desk No Glass
Steel Base Table or Desk No Glass
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 38 in
“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Dining Table, Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Adjustable Base
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial adjustable dining table / desk base with floor style adjustments. Rescued from a
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Tables

Materials

Metal

Long Harp Base Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Long Harp Base Dining Table is resting on our very popular lyre shaped pedestals this table
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Long Harp Base Dining Table
Long Harp Base Dining Table
H 31 in W 79 in D 48 in
1970s Sculptural Side Table Base Modern Mexico
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Sculptural Side Table Polished Aluminum Base Mexico Base only No tabletop glass is
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Life Size Figural Bronze Center Table Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A " harem " girl, semi nude, supporting the table top. Fabulous detail and fine casting. An
Category

20th Century European Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Charles Hollis Jones "Bugle" Base Side Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and part of his "Bugle" base line. The table is in good vintage condition, the top has some crackling
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

Studio Made Found Object Cement Table with Sculptural Steel Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
One of a kind studio made found object in thick cement table with sculptural steel base. Found
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cement, Steel

"X" Base Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 9” X 9” Base X OAH 19”, Shade 15” Diameter
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Vintage Silver Toned Pedestal Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Table base is silver toned modern bistro style wrought iron photographed with a round glass top
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Iron Side Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted small Spanish iron end table is not only elegant but functional. Based on a
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted small Spanish gilt iron martini table is not only elegant but functional
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This small Spanish iron drinks table is not only elegant but functional. Featuring a hand-applied
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Solid Brass and Steel Low Table Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky table base made of solid brass with three decorative claw legs . Custom-made steel plate top
Category

20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Limited Edition Sculptural Coffee Table Solid Wood, Blue Only 1 Available, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
composition that suggests the lightness and motion of dance moves. The table’s base is made of blocks of steam
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century French Table Base No Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Late 19th Century Painted Forged Iron Base Only, Top not Available
Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Iron

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Dining Table Base
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Genuine McGuire Bamboo Rattan Dining Table Base, for use with a Round or Square Glass Tabletop
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Rietveld Style Military Table Dinning Base
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful military dining table base after Gerrit Rietveld, custom built in California by a
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Wooden Console Table with Art Deco Inspired Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury wooden console table with Art Deco inspired base. This midcentury wooden console table
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table with Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently made drinks table, measuring 23 inches high and 11 ½" inches in diameter, is ideal
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

“Lock D” Sculptural Bamboo Dining Table, 'Base'
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
complete tables on request) Material: base: Bamboo. Glass top specs advise: Top: 12 mm. / 0,47 inch Clear
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Wonderful French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Architectural Base
Located in Seaford, GB
I have only seen this Table model once before in 40 years, having an incredible architectural base
Category

Early 20th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This handsome gilt iron martini table was recently created by accomplished artisans using
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of French Bistro Style Demi Lune Metal Dining Table base, Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
This metal base dining table is made up of two bistro style demi-lune metal table bases set at an
Category

Late 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bruno Gecchelin, Glass, Table or Desk Lamp for O-Luce, Dogale.ONE LEFT ONLY
By Bruno Gecchelin, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice white glass enamel white base, table lamp and halogen light table or desk lamp, ONE ONLY LEFT
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Gilt Iron Side Table On An Arched Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted small Spanish iron end table is not only elegant but functional. The small
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated X base glass top coffee table with newly powder coated black metal base. Bold graphic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 48 in D 20 in
ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD TABLE BASE AMMONITE FOSSIL SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP
Located in GB
side end table base with later Victorian, super rare Ammonite Fossil and Specimen Marble top Please
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Tables

Materials

Marble

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table crafted from ancient Bog Oak and durable epoxy resin
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Wooden coffee table with steel base
H 12.21 in W 62.41 in D 29.73 in
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab Table with Steel Base
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood slab with contrasting colors set on a metal base. As with a diamond, we
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Table Base Only", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Table Base Only For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic table base only available at 1stDibs. Each table base only for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage table base only now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table base only, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A table base only made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made table base only over the years, but those crafted by Alessandro Albrizzi and Artedi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Table Base Only?

A table base only can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,550, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
Questions About Table Base Only
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sled base, most commonly seen on chairs, is a type of base that provides better weight distribution than a four-legged chair. Modeled after sleds, sled base legs feature a connection between the front and back legs. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary sled base chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Naeem Khan is a fashion designer who is based in the fashion district of New York City. Born in Mumbai, Khan learned about textiles from his father and grandfather who both designed clothing for Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teen, he began his foray into the fashion business. You’ll find a variety of Naeem Khan products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Armin Hofmann based his design philosophy on the traditional elements of design. He built the compositions for his graphic designs on points, lines and shapes. He is well known for his theater posters. On 1stDibs, find a range of Armin Hofmann art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections.