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18th century country settle with fold down table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very unusual and rare late 18th early 19th century pine settle with fold down table
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Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Pine

18th century country settle with fold down table
18th century country settle with fold down table
H 66.93 in W 83.86 in D 22.84 in
Oak Settle with Fold Down Table, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
functional period piece lots of character and appeal. Drop down table folds upwards and is secured with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Flip Down Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative midcentury flip down bar with fold down table. For all your storage and drinking needs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Flip Down Bar
Midcentury Flip Down Bar
H 71 in W 31 in D 13 in
Teak Mid-Century Dresser w/ Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish modern secretary desk. Fold down table with office storage and four dresser drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
H 45.48 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Folding Table Extendable in Rosewood, with 2 Folding Extensions, 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian table with 2 extensions that fold down on the sides and can be repositioned
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Pyrenees Carved Oak and Pine "Zuzulu" Bench Trunk Table Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, a fold-down table for eating, drinking or playing cards, and both sides are dressed with display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Country Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Burl Mahogany Two Folding Leaves Extension Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, creating a sense of visual interest and sophistication. This side table features two folding side leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Game table, card play table, folding mechanism, mahogany, 1920 Art Deco, England
Located in Wien, AT
Very rare gaming table, with a fascinatingly executed folding mechanism. This object was made in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Bruno Mathsson Maria Folding Dining Table, Sweden, c. 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Belmont, MA
Rosewood Bruno Mathsson Maria folding dining table, Sweden, circa 1936 Rare Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Professionally Restored Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Folding Table in Walnut, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folding for quick and easy setup in any space. You will love the look and practicality of this table.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Folding Georgian Tea Table with Dentil Molding
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Georgian mahogany card or tea table in mellow mahogany. The piece folds out to double
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis Philippe Light Walnut Folding Dining Table, circa 1830-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass ring casters, top 32" in depth when sides folded down.
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Oval Victorian Sunderland/Folding Table with Turned Legs
By Sunderland
Located in Morristown, NJ
A lovely Victorian English antique Sunderland table with turned legs. A folding table which is 46"l
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Fine circa 1835 William IV Antique Pollard Oak Folding Card Pedestal Table
Located in GB
fold over card table with JC Patent stamped porcelain castors A William IV pollard oak and carved
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Antique 1830s English William IV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Sorrento Triptych Folding Inlaid Travel Mirror Easel Stand
By Casa Di Sorrento
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Italian Sorrento Triptych folding inlaid travel mirror Easel stand. Item
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Table Mirrors

Materials

Olive

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This rare table is very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

Georgian Mahogany Drop-Leaf Folding Table with Tapering Legs and Pad Feet
Located in Casteren, NL
A fantastic early 19th century English George III mahogany drop-leaf gate-leg breakfast table with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
depth and 33" wide perfect for small areas. Fully open, it becomes a large workspace table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Vintage Italian Wooden Folding Trolley Bar Cart by Ciatti
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive folding trolley or bar cart, designed by Carrello Tobia and manufactured by Ciatti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Vintage Italian Wooden Folding Trolley Bar Cart by Ciatti
Vintage Italian Wooden Folding Trolley Bar Cart by Ciatti
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H 29.75 in W 26.45 in D 18.5 in
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Rosewood

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

ACRILAR Table
By Luiz Solano
Located in São Paulo, SP
mm. The surfaces can be folded or flat and have glued acrylic consoles for fixing with screws on the
Category

2010s Brazilian Tables

Materials

Aluminum

ACRILAR Table
ACRILAR Table
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans Bølling For Torben Ørskov Reversible Folding Oak Bar Cart Trolley
By Hans Bolling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
different color combinations and folds down completely to be tucked away. The trays measure 19.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak, Lacquer

Leather Vaulting Horse Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful four legged leather vaulting horse with fold down legs.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Tables

Materials

Metal

Leather Vaulting Horse Table
Leather Vaulting Horse Table
H 37.5 in W 71 in D 39 in
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Figured Walnut Baby Sutherland Table, Having Two Drop Flaps
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
H 21.25 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Brazilian Quartzite Round Table 2:2 Coffee Table by Agglomerati
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazilian quartzite round table 2:2 coffee table by Agglomerati x Fred Ganim Dimensions: D 117 x H
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2010s British Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Other

Brazilian Quartzite Round Table 1:2 Coffee Table by Agglomerati
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazilian Quartzite Round Table 1:2 Coffee Table by Agglomerati x Fred Ganim Dimensions: D 117 x H
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2010s British Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Other

Aged pine drop leaf dining table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cleaned and refinished in a dark walnut. Table extensions easily fold down with a wooden rail underneath
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Vintage 1980s Rustic Tables

Materials

Pine

Aged pine drop leaf dining table
Aged pine drop leaf dining table
H 30 in W 44 in D 30 in
French Antique Round Wine Tasting Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tilt-top wine tasting table from the late 19th century. This antique round-shaped table
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

French Antique Round Wine Tasting Table
French Antique Round Wine Tasting Table
H 30 in W 51.5 in D 51.5 in
Regency Sutherland Table Drop Leaf 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
terminating in brass claw castors Table extends by fold down leaves Great patina to the mahogany Circa 1820
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Antique 1820s Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1740
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality George II Mahogany folding Tea table, having a wonderful original patina, raised on
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1740
George II Mahogany Tea Table, circa 1740
H 29.14 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Dropside Sofa Table
Located in Annville, PA
This is another item in the Niagara Furniture lyre collection, our Dropside Sofa Table has a
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2010s Renaissance Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dropside Sofa Table
Dropside Sofa Table
H 33.5 in W 65.5 in D 20.5 in
English 19th Century Regency St. Mahogany Serving Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant early 19th century English Regency st. mahogany three-tier serving table. The table
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency George III Pembroke Table Gillows
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique pembroke dining table is unmistakable in sophistication and style dating
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Transforming Table by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Consulat Period, France circa 1
By Martin Guillaume Biennais
Located in New York, NY
Transformation table, on high square pointed legs with brass sabots and curved table top including
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Tables

Materials

Brass

ACRILAR Side Table
By Luiz Solano
Located in São Paulo, SP
mm. The surfaces can be folded or flat and have glued acrylic consoles for fixing with screws on the
Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

ACRILAR Side Table
ACRILAR Side Table
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian 18th Century Solid Walnut Gateleg Table from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 18th-century solid walnut gateleg table from Tuscany. The table is raised by two
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Regency Period, 19th Century, Mahogany Sofa Table Of Generous Proportions
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
H 29.5 in W 46.25 in D 24 in
18th C. Italian Walnut Trestle Leg & Iron Stretcher Table 'or Desk'
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wood trestle-leg table with forged-iron stretcher bars, from the 18th century. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Iron

18th C. Italian Table w/Expandable Top and Flute-Carved Apron & Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood table with transitional/fold out top from the early 20th century. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Wood

18th century Swedish Gate leg table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautifully rustic folk art Swedish gate leg dining table in original paint from over the
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Antique 18th Century Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

18th century Swedish Gate leg table
18th century Swedish Gate leg table
H 29.53 in W 65.36 in D 40.95 in
George II Walnut Games Table, Irish
Located in El Monte, CA
This Irish George II/III carved walnut concertina action fold over games table is a fine example of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Games Table, Irish
George II Walnut Games Table, Irish
H 28.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
Indonesian Fret Work Alter Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Indonesian fret work alter console table Intricately carved teak table that folds down for
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Indonesian Fret Work Alter Console Table
Indonesian Fret Work Alter Console Table
H 18.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Inlaid Tray Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Anglo-Indian table crafted in rosewood with a tray on top masterfully hand carved and
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Carriage Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Dutch oak carriage table which has a central carved medallion on the top, surrounded
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Carriage Table
19th Century Dutch Carriage Table
H 27.25 in W 25.75 in D 25.5 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Tray Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
the painting on the table top is upside down when its folded up. The table is slightly askew – see
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Tray Tables

Materials

Pine

Marble Round Table by Agglomerati
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Round Table by Agglomerati Designed by Fred Ganim Brazilian Quartzite, Edition 2 of 2
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2010s English Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Round Table by Agglomerati
Marble Round Table by Agglomerati
H 11.82 in Dm 46.07 in
Georgian mahogany Pembroke table with marquetry inlay
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality very elegant Georgian Pembroke table. Solid mahogany and gorgeous design
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Table/Pedestal, Found Wood & Materials, Painted
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found and reclaimed wood, each of John Seubert's Crash Tables are unique and meticulously
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Paint

1940s Genuine Mahogany Pembroke Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
. The original label inside the drawer confirm the genuine mahogany wood used by the maker. This table
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antella Table by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black laquered table by Kazuhide Takahama can be used as a dining table or folded down to a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
for when the table is folded out: 80.75" wide x 43.5" depth x 31" high Dimensions for when the sides
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Moroccan Etched Brass Round Tray Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage occasional Moroccan etched brass round tray table. This is a wonderful antique all hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Games Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Regency Model and Made for the British Market. This fine table employs the usual fold-over top but is
Category

Antique 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Games Table
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Games Table
H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Burr Walnut Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality French 19th century burr walnut fold over card table. The top of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Burr Walnut Card Table
19th Century French Burr Walnut Card Table
H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Adjustable St Louis XV Center Table
Located in Paris, FR
An antique St Louis XV centre table handcrafted with an adjustable foldable, tabletop ; a large
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Drop Leaf Spool Leg End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique drop leaf spool leg end table is a marvel of design and craftsmanship on a wonderfully
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Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Drop Leaf Spool Leg End Table
Antique Drop Leaf Spool Leg End Table
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
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Fold Down Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fold down table for your home. A fold down table — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a fold down table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fold down table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fold down table that is appealing in its simplicity, but CJ Rosengaarden, Hille and Peter Hvidt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Down Table?

Prices for a fold down table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,295.
Questions About Fold Down Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bistro table is a small table with a round tabletop that is typically 24 inches in diameter and a height of just under 30 inches. The standard bistro table comes with two chairs and is available in a range of materials, styles, and colors. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bistro tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A bobbin table is a table that features tightly turned legs that almost appear beaded from a distance. Depending on its size, a bobbin table may function as a coffee table, side table or console table. Normally, the tables feature at least one lower shelf. You'll find a selection of bobbin tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Biergarten table is a dining table inspired by the traditional furnishings used to decorate beer gardens in Germany. Typically, the design includes a wood top and metal frame. Some also feature attached benches. Find a selection of dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.