Used Drop-leaf Tables
Early 1800s British Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
1820s English Used Drop-leaf Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century English George IV Used Drop-leaf Tables
Oak
17th Century Swedish Baroque Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century American Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
19th Century English Neoclassical Used Drop-leaf Tables
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
1820s British Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Walnut
1960s Used Drop-leaf Tables
Hardwood
1860s British High Victorian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Country Used Drop-leaf Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Used Drop-leaf Tables
Maple
18th Century English George III Used Drop-leaf Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Portuguese Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century Irish Georgian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century Swedish Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century American Empire Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century Irish Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American American Classical Used Drop-leaf Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Used Drop-leaf Tables
Cherry
Early 19th Century English Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood, Maple
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Boxwood, Satinwood
18th Century Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Used Drop-leaf Tables
Walnut
1790s English Georgian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
1790s French Louis XVI Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany, Wood
19th Century Swedish Rustic Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
Burl
1920s English Used Drop-leaf Tables
Oak
19th Century Edwardian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Tulipwood
1860s American Used Drop-leaf Tables
Maple
18th Century Swedish Rococo Used Drop-leaf Tables
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
20th Century American Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Hepplewhite Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English William IV Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Used Drop-leaf Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Gibraltarian Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Used Drop-leaf Tables
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Drop-leaf Tables
Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Mahogany
1950s American Adirondack Used Drop-leaf Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Drop-leaf Tables
Cherry
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Finding the Right Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables for You
Antique and vintage drop-leaf and Pembroke tables are the perfect solution for those of us in the “space-conscious” category. These furnishings have long been a smart choice for homes, particularly if you’re working with an especially modest house or apartment.
A drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs.
Should you need to accommodate more guests for a dinner party, a drop-leaf table’s side pieces can be raised and locked into place on their hinges, which will extend the overall surface area of the table. If you’re thinking of serving buffet-style or need a place for dinner plates and other tableware, fold one half of the table down and tuck it against the wall, console-table-style, to make more space for the guests congregating in your dining room. When your dinner companions are ready to retire to the living room for a digestif, both drop leaves can be collapsed if you need a makeshift bar cart or if you prefer to stow away the table after dinner.
The Pembroke version of these tables was a lightweight iteration that is believed to have been named for the ninth Earl of Pembroke or his wife, the countess. It is said that the countess had a drop-leaf table commissioned for their home, specifically for the purposes of serving and eating breakfast. This Georgian-era furniture had an oval or rectangular tabletop, was usually outfitted with a drawer and was frequently made of mahogany. It was a popular furnishing that was made through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
With its convenient transformative qualities, a drop-leaf table can be put to use in every room of your home. A Pembroke nightstand would render having breakfast from the comfort of your bed easier than ever, while a casual living-room drop-leaf end table can quickly be extended in order to make room for movie-night snacks or a family game. The appeal of these tables doesn’t end at 18th-century nobility or chess enthusiasts, however.
Furniture designers of mid-century modern drop-leaf tables explored various forms and worked with a range of materials in crafting these furnishings and even integrated elements such as wheels for extra convenience. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage and antique drop-leaf and Pembroke tables that includes sleek and understated iterations crafted by Hans J. Wegner and alluring versions in teak or rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While 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, 2023The 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.
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