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Antique Baroque Drop-Leaf Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This antique Baroque drop-leaf table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 19th century
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Export style tea table. Hand detailed japanned finish in unusual deep medium blue with
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Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Oak Round Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table Console
Located in Round Top, TX
There is wonderful aged charisma to this drop leaf gate leg table that can serve as a side table
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Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

18th Century American Hepplewhite Cherry Drop Leaf Table, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century American Hepplewhite cherry drop leaf table, circa 1780, having a shaped top with
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1780s American Hepplewhite Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Antique Hepplewhite inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Hepplewhite Inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table, dating to the early 19th century, is a
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1820s American Hepplewhite Antique Table Leaf

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Maple

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Troy, NY
French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut drop-leaf Table with charming simple Fruitwood inlaid details
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1630s French Louis XIII Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany drop leaf end table is elegant, versatile, and crafted to
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

Southern New England Chippendale Cherry Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1770
Located in Nantucket, MA
Southern New England Chippendale cherry drop-leaf table, probably from Connecticut, circa 1770
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Antique Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Work Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century C1880 burr walnut drop leaf work table. Two drawers
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1880s Victorian Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table with Slender Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century English mahogany drop-leaf table offers both versatility and classic
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19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Slagbord - Antique Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Slagbord, drop-leaf table with one drawer, made of hand crafted
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

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Metal

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Table Leaf

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Birch

Antique Faux Bamboo And Birdseye Maple Triangular Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Faux bamboo and burled maple triangular drop leaf gate leg table. The burl table surface
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

English Chippendale Reticulated Ball and Claw Foot Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Essex, MA
Beautifully constructed and period Georgian Chippendale drop-leaf table. Rare reticulated claw
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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

A Gorgeous 19th Century Inlaid Drop Leaf Triangular Occasional or Lamp Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous late 19th Century finely hand carved well figured rosewood drop leaf lamp or occasional
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19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Extendable Drop Leaf Table
Located in Astoria, NY
This late 19th century French Louis Philippe style drop-leaf oval extendable dining table hails
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut, Pine

1820s RESTORED ENGLISH ANTIQUE PEDESTAL PEMBROKE DROP LEAF TABLE WITH DRAWER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This fine English pedestal Pembroke table is crafted from richly figured
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19th Century British Antique Table Leaf

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Brass

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Centre/Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century quality antique Regency mahogany drop leaf centre table having an appealing quality
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Other

Spanish Walnut Drop-Leaf Console Table with Forged-Iron Stretcher, circa 1920
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish drop-leaf console table dating from circa 1900–1930. The structure is made of solid
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1920s Rustic Antique Table Leaf

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Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Drop-Leaf Table Gate Leg Console
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish pine drop-leaf table with gate-leg construction and a narrow, highly
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Table Leaf

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Pine, Paint

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Tea, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Pembroke Table. An English, mahogany and satinwood drop-leaf occasional or tea
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1820s British Regency Antique Table Leaf

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 19C W Virginia/Kentucky Drop Leaf Table, with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a VERY RARE Early19th Century Cherrywood Drop Leaf Table with Civil War Provenance
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800. Direct from
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Table Leaf

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Mahogany

19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centre panel two drop leaves and fold out arms. Each turned leg has original castor on the feet. Table
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19th Century English Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut

Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Gateleg Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Table. Item features
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19th Century American Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Twin Drawer Pembroke or Library Table 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Georgian Regency period flame mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table, circa 1810
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Table Leaf

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Federal Bold Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Milford, NH
A Federal tiger maple drop leaf dining table with bold wood grain, tapered square legs terminating
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Table Leaf

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Brass

1875s Antique Drop-leaf Table Made of Solid Wood with Turned Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique folding table made of solid wood, with an extendable tabletop featuring drop leaves and an
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19th Century Spanish Antique Table Leaf

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Wood

American Sheraton Cherry Acanthus Carved Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
American Sheraton cherry table with a one board top, two scalloped drop leaves consisting of one
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Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century American federal mahogany table with maple, kingwood, and satinwood inlay
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Early 19th Century American Antique Table Leaf

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

William Mary Style Dining Table Walnut Drop Leaf Expanding Gateleg by Abernathy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome William & Mary style walnut drop leaf expanding gateleg dining table by Abernathy
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut Directoire Drop Leaf Table with Brass Sabot s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand crafted Directoire Drop leaf table with Brass Sabot's / wheels. Easily moved
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Early 20th Century Directoire Antique Table Leaf

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Brass

18th Century Virginia Tidewater Walnut and Yellow Pine Drop Leaf Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 18th century Virginia Tidewater walnut drop leaf table with yellow pine and oak secondaries
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Late 18th Century American Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Outstanding Early 19th C. George II Solid Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A museum quality English drop leaf table dating to the early 18th century. The top with fine
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Mid-18th Century European George II Antique Table Leaf

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Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table w/ Barrel Casters, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table with a one board top, single drawer with
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

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Brass

Antique Early American Pine Drop Leaf Farmhouse Dining Breakfast Table Console
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint early 20th century farmhouse drop leaf breakfast table or console. A rectangular form
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

Antique Elite William Mary Style Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Elite Furniture Company console / hall / card / dining table. Made of walnut featuring
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Table Leaf

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Walnut

Antique American Federal Period Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Table c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
One Drawer Drop Leaf Table, crafted around 1830. This piece is a sterling example of Federal style
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1830s American Federal Antique Table Leaf

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Mahogany

Extraordinary Antique Figured Wood and Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and complex well-crafted drop leaf table with rectangular top inlaid overall in fine
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Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Breakfast Table C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency mahogany drop leaf pembroke breakfast table C.1820 A Regency mahogany
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19th Century English Regency Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Sheraton Solid Cherry Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite early 19th century American Sheraton gateleg dining table. Features a rectangular
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Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Swedish Rustic Slagbord - Antique Walnut Drop-Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian farmhouse table made of hand crafted Walnut with one drawer, in good
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

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Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Small, pretty, easily placed antique Drop leaf table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

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Pine

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Ball Claw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form mahogany rectangular drop leaf table with chestnut & pine secondary woods, astragal
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

English Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Faux-Bamboo Base, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut drop-leaf table from the early 20th century, with faux-bamboo base. Created in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

19th Century Antique Victorian Drop-Leaf Table, Solid Mahogany Veneer Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
protruding table top, foldable on both sides. Excellent warm patina grown over decades. Age-related use
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Yew Wood Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Solid yew wood drop-leaf gateleg dining table. Large size and great patina Measures: Height
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Late 19th Century English American Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Yew

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Occasional, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Pembroke table. An English, mahogany drop-leaf side table, dating to the Regency
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Early 19th Century British Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century White Pine Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
paint and soft, warm patina of the aged pine underneath. This style of drop leaf table was common in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Pine

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Table Leaf

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Oak

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Cherry Drop Leaf Dining Console Table 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Drop Leaf Table. Made from cherry with a hand dovetailed and
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Cherry

Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
A rustic Spanish walnut drop-leaf table from the 20th century with round top, lyre legs and low
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fine Late Regency Mahogany and Tulipwood Drop-Leaf Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The two can be put together as one table. Dimensions:Length 40", depth 20 1/2", each leaf 9 1/2
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 4 Seat Drop Leaf Supper Table, English, Extending, Gate Leg, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 seat drop leaf supper table. An English, Cuban Mahogany extending gate leg
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1750s British Georgian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany

English Queen Anne Cuban Mahogany Drop-Leaf Occasional Table, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Cuban mahogany drop-leaf occasional table with two leaves supported by swing out
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1740s English Queen Anne Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Swedish 4 ft Diameter Top Round-to-Demi Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood round table, with drop leaf that converts to demi-lune, from the 19th
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Wood

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century English oak barley twist drop leaf side table. Each leaf adds 10.5 inches
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Table Leaf

Materials

Oak

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Antique Table Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique table leaf you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique table leaf was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique table leaf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique table leaf bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique table leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster London and Liberty Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Table Leaf?

The average selling price for an antique table leaf at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $298,500 for the highest priced.

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 Antique Table Leaf
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.