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Antique Drop Leaf Expandable Mahogany Oval Dining Table, c. 1910
Located in Weehawken, NJ
The most perfect apartment size Antique Drop Leaf Oval Extendable Dining Table, c. 1910. This
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in High Point, NC
Timeless Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table: Expandable design, rich patina, and enduring oak
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Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Antique Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
H 29 in W 48 in D 84 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic English mahogany drop leaf table, made there circa 1840. The table has two large
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Antique 19th Century English Other Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Drop-Leaf Wood Table
Located in IT
19th century English drop-leaf wood table Measures H 70 x W 99 x W 41 cm. Open: W 99 x D 121 cm
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Drop-Leaf Wood Table
19th Century English Drop-Leaf Wood Table
H 27.56 in W 38.98 in D 47.64 in
Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
storage - 2 drawers - for a good design style of living. Th expandable design makes this an ideal table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Occasional Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak and oak drop leaf occasional table designed by Hans J. Wegner. Tables expands to
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Mid-20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two folding leaves which expand the table from 19.5" wide to 60" wide by 72" long. Please confirm
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Swedish Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
expands to 64.25" when fully opened. With only one leaf opened, the table is 38.25". This delightful pine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish 1920s Painted Drop Leaf Coffee Table with Oval Top and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish drop-leaf coffee table from circa 1920 with creamy gray painted finish, oval top and H
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Early 20th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Early 19th Century Drop-Leaf / Gate Leg Table with Original Wood Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century wood drop-leaf and gate-leg table. This antique Swedish table features
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

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

1960s Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Teak Table by Bendt Winge for Kleppes Møbelfabrikk
By Kleppe Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
table, and console table. (expands from 8”to 56").
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Pembroke Table
Located in Annville, PA
shaped legs. The Pembroke Table is versatile due it’s ability to expand in size as needed and can be used
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2010s Renaissance Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pembroke Table
Pembroke Table
H 28 in W 32 in D 40 in
Philadelphia Pembroke Table
Located in Annville, PA
that we know of. The table is versatile due it’s ability to expand in size using the drop down side
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2010s Renaissance Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Philadelphia Pembroke Table
Philadelphia Pembroke Table
H 28.5 in W 32 in D 45 in
Vintage Heritage-Henredon Gateleg Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two folding leaves which expand the table from 19.5" wide to 60" wide by 72" long. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabrik, c. 1970's
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
expanding to a full length of 110" this table can easily accommodate up to ten guests comfortably. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Expansion Dining Table w/ Stow-in Leaves by BRDR Furbo, Denmark, c. 1960s
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Deland, FL
searching for an authentic, Danish-made dining table that can expand and contract with minimal effort with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

A Very Fine Inlaid Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Table, U.K. Circa 1800
By Muirhead Moffat & Co
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine George III Pembroke table in highly figured mahogany, the solid mahogany top inlaid
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Midcentury Light Walnut Drop Leaf Expandable Dining Table, Three Leafs Boards
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb mid century modern dining table with beautiful glow light walnut
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf dining table with for Winchendon Modern with two
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Teak Danish Large Rectangular Draw Leaf Expandable Dining Table
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional, Danish, Modern, teak draw leaf Expandable dining table, by Willy Sigh for H. Sigh
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Boat Shape Large Drop Leaf Expandable Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cone shape legs large boat shape drop leaf coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Expanding Teak Draw-Leaf Dining Table
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish Danish Modern draw-leaf dining table by Danish furniture designer Johannes Andersen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Expanding Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior decors. Enjoy! :) Dimensions: 29”H x 47.50-83.50”W x 32”D Each Leaf 18”W
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Expanding Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Expanding Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table This table measures: 63 wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Massive Gothic Solid Dark Oak Expandable Farm Table Two Leafs Fine Carving
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Deep detailed carving expandable to 11.5' long thick solid oak tabletop farm dining table. One leaf
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Rare Solid minimalist Rosewood Expandable Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Arne Vodder, Niels Otto Møller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning midcentury solid rosewood minimalist expandable rectangle dining table with 1 nesting leaf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak, Pine

Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Table with One Expanding Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century George III mahogany table with one expanding leaf, the top with reeded edge
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Antique 1810s Irish George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Round Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century round walnut drop leaf expanding dining table. Dining table measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern dining table features a drop leaf design with three additional leaves
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Teak Expanding Draw-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Hidden Leaf Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Hidden Leaf Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 64
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Neils Moller Style Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller style mid century danish teak hidden leaf expanding dining table This table
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Erik Buch, Povl Dinesen
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table with 2 Leaves
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Expanding Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak expanding dining table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler in Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for sibast mid century Danish teak drop leaf expanding dining table with 2 leaves
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Lane Rhythm Mid-Century Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Rhythm mid-century walnut drop leaf expanding dining table with 2 leaves The table measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Expandable Cart with One Leaf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern expandable teak bar cart on wheels with one 12" extension board.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

DIA Chrome Expandable Dining Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid century chrome dining table by Design Institute of America features smoked glass and expands to
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

DIA Chrome Expandable Dining Table
DIA Chrome Expandable Dining Table
H 28 in W 76 in D 38 in
Expanding Mid-Century Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This round mid-century modern dining table features radiating marquetry veneer pattern top and two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a drop leaf frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Eva Dining Table in Walnut (Expandable)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This walnut dining table expands from 84" to 106", using a 22" central leaf. It is shown here with
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2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak expandable dining table Dutch 1960. Good looking teak dining table. Comes with two sliding
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Edward Wormley Expandable Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
new owner. Each leaf measures 12" which extends the table to 68". Signed with manufacturers
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful expanding and hidden leaf danish teak dining table with gorgeous grain through out. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Dining Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
complemented by the solid wood frame. This expandable draw leaf table features classic Danish design with its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Expandable Green Lacquered Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
opens to reveal one hidden folding leaf, expanding to a total of 64" wide. Sourced outside of Florence
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Poul Hundevad Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Game Table
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Countryside, IL
Poul Hundevad mid century rosewood expanding game table The table measures: 35.25 wide x 35.25
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Expanding Walnut Dining Table of Midcentury Design
By Nore Lindgren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large walnut dining table with extension leaf (100" x 60", expanding to 128" x 60). with
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Elliptical Oval Teak Expandable Dining Table
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
hidden butterfly leaf with no fading. Closed the table is 63''. The table fully extended is 91'' long
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

French Early Oak Expandable Farm Table. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
French early Oak two leaf farm table with carved skirt, turned bulbous legs, centered cross
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Antique 1810s French Louis Philippe Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Expandable Dining Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable, Dovetail Dining Table, in great original condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early American Primitive Maple Harvest Expandable Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
leaf up) 93.5” W table open with only drop leaf up (additional leaf NOT in) 70.25” W additional leaf
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Large Dining Table Mid-Century Teak Danish Expandable
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful large Danish, teak Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table. Features richly grained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Customizable Arco Spazio Ellipse 2 Expandable Table by Willem van Ast
Located in New York, NY
extension leaf of the extendable table is stored in the column and rises through a gas pressure system
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2010s Dutch Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Expandable Dining Table Mid Century Teak Danish
Located in Baltimore, MD
leaf on one or both ends to extend the table and create a table that will easily seat 10. This table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Kindel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Kindel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves This table measures: 57.25 wide x 41.75 deep x
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Expandable Dining Table, Piano Lacquer, White Gold, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant French Art Deco table extending or expandable dining table around 1930. Fully restored with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

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Table Leaf Expandable For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic table leaf expandable available at 1stDibs. Each table leaf expandable for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 78 variations of the antique or vintage table leaf expandable you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table leaf expandable, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right table leaf expandable, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made table leaf expandable over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Table Leaf Expandable?

Prices for a table leaf expandable can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $560 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,998.

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 Table Leaf Expandable
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What a table expander is called varies. Some people refer to removable table sections as extensions, while others call them leaves. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, 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. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.