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Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,995
H 29.5 in W 56.5 in D 36 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Dining Table, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple drop-leaf dining table
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
$2,515
H 29 in W 56.25 in D 36 in
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drop-leaf, gatefold birch, dining table was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Heritage-Henredon Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut gateleg dining table by Heritage-Henredon, circa 1960s. Featuring tapered legs and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,275 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 60 in
Baker Furniture Federal Banded Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style drop leaf dining table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,995
H 28.25 in W 81.5 in D 41.75 in
Swedish Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Early Ocher Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish drop-leaf dining table in early ocher paint. Circa 1820-1840. Good condition. Stable
Category
Antique 1830s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century American Empire Federal Flame Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
American, mid-19th century, Late Federal, American Empire flame mahogany drop-leaf dining table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$3,574
H 28.5 in W 54.5 in D 40 in
Antique English Bleached Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C English Bleached Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table.
Opens to 74” wide.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,395
H 29 in W 56.5 in D 36 in
1950s Georgetown Galleries George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s George III Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table by iconic Georgetown Galleries. Features 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 30 in W 59 in D 40 in
Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded gray painted drop leaf table
Beautiful patina the height of Swedish style
Gate legs fold to a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Dining Table w/ Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
41.50”D
This charming American farmhouse drop-leaf dining table from the 1940s features beautifully
Category
Vintage 1940s American Other Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Brown Oak Cassina Macintosh Drop Leaf Dining Table 6 Rush Seat Chairs Set Mint
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brown oak Cassina Macintosh drop leaf dining table 6 rush seat chairs set mint
Set of six chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Rush
$16,000 / set
H 30 in Dm 49 in
Hans J. Wegner Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model AT-309, Beautifully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Danish modern Hans Wegner model AT-309 teak and oak drop leaf dining table. Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
$7,000
H 28.5 in W 89.88 in D 33.88 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Danish Modern drop-leaf dining table
By Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
$6,885
H 28.63 in W 70.75 in D 33.88 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table. Item features a center
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
$650
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 40 in
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and high quality early 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany drop-leaf dining
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$33,900
H 28.5 in W 87.5 in D 56 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 14.5 in D 36.5 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders mid century walnut drop leaf dining table
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,595
H 29 in W 54.25 in D 54.25 in
Antique 19th C. Sheraton Mahogany Turn Carved Spiral Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Sheraton Mahogany Turn Carved Spiral Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table. Item features
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Sheraton Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,800
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 36 in
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tiger Maple Dropleaf dining table. The oblong top with hinged
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Maple
$4,800
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 42 in
Antique Regency circa 1825 Cuban Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Regency circa 1825 Cuban mahogany drop-leaf dining table.
This is a lovely table, that
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,614 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 48.43 in
Vintage Solid 1960
s Teak Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Markington, GB
This is a quality Danish teak drop leaf dining table, it has wonderful shaped legs, and the two
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,020 Sale Price
40% Off
H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Solid 1960
s Teak Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Markington, GB
This is a quality Danish teak drop leaf dining table, it has wonderful shaped legs, and the two
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,020 Sale Price
40% Off
H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 35.83 in
Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish dining table with two flip top leaves. Warm teak grain throughout with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Danish teak vintage drop leaf dining table by Borge Mogensen. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1979 Norwegian Bendt Winge for Kleppe Mobelfabrik Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Kleppe Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Model 56, designed by Bendt Winge for Kleppe Mobelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$4,500
H 29.5 in W 34.75 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Drop Leaf Dining Table One Leaf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable drop leaf dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,395
H 29.13 in W 27.38 in D 42 in
American Studio Craft Solid Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table by Walker Weed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful American Studio craft solid walnut drop leaf dining table by Woodworker Walker weed with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,849 Sale Price
35% Off
H 29.5 in W 41.75 in D 73 in
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut gate-fold, drop-leaf dining table was designed by British
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Danish Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Hvidt drop-leaf desk or dining table in teak and brass
Denmark, 1960s Versatile drop-leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
American Empire Greek Revival Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Mahogany, circa 1830
By Joseph Meeks
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Attributable to the New York cabinetmaker, Meeks and Sons, this handsome dining table is made of
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$6,750
H 27.25 in W 41.75 in D 51.75 in
Scandinavian drop leaf dining table in solid Oak, Scandinavia - circa 1970-80
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
the style of Borge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Unknown
Country: Scandinavia
Model: Fold down dining table
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...
Materials
Oak
$1,063
H 27.76 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large Centennial Queen Anne-Style Drop-Leaf Dining Table Philadelphia circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful and well-crafted American-Centennial dining table in mahogany in the Queen Anne style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,750
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 30.5 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel mid century walnut drop leaf dining table
This table measures: 71 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,795 / set
H 30 in W 107 in D 42 in
19th Century French Cherrywood Drop Leaf Dining Table with Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Cherrywood Drop Leaf Dining Table with Leaves is a remarkable example of
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry
Wonderful Widdicomb Petite Drop Leaf Dining Table 4 Leaves Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Widdicomb petite drop leaf dining table with 4 leaves. This table is fabulous because of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
$3,850
H 29 in W 38 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
Offered is a vintage mid
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 42 in
1940
s Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
English antique folding dining table from 1940's in Oak. Unique design with two sets of extra deep
Category
Vintage 1940s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
$969 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.53 in W 57.88 in D 41.74 in
Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
A large table with deep drop leaves opening to almost a circle, with swing out cabriole legs ending
Category
Antique 1750s English George III Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table- Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian c.1800 Mahogany Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table – Fine Quality
A charming Georgian
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,353
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Hans Wegner drop-leaf dining table in beach and teak Denmark 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare drop-leaf dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1950. This elegant piece features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
$2,971
H 28.75 in W 75.6 in D 31.5 in
American Federal Drop Leaf Dining Table in West Indies Mahogany New York, c 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome American Federal or Empire Pembroke table in fine West Indies mahogany with two drop
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,250
H 28.5 in W 42 in D 22.75 in
Hans J Wegner, Danish Teak
Oak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Danish Teak & Oak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Designed by Hans J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$34,698
H 28.35 in W 122.05 in D 41.74 in
18th century Irish drop leaf dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Irish drop leaf mahogany dining table circa 1770.
We are pleased to offer this
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large English Oak Drop leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large English oak drop leaf - gate leg dining table. This beautiful table will comfortably
Category
Mid-20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Phillip Lloyd Powell Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely rare dining table by Phillip Lloyd Powell. Walnut with drop-leaf sides that feature
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful mid-century dining table with large drop leaves for ample seating. Measures 67.5" wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Early c18th Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Pad Feet, Queen Anne Georgian Period
Located in Leeds, GB
An early English walnut drop-leaf dining table, dating from the early 18th century (Queen Anne
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,360
H 27.56 in W 46.66 in D 47.05 in
Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table By Brandt
By Brandt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
mahogany dining table with deep leaves. The frieze and square tapering legs are string inlaid enhanced
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM dining table. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. Beautiful drop leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Cherry Drop Leaf Dining Table.
By Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Craftsman made Sam Maloof Style Drop leaf dining made from solid cherry wood. features
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb #1524 Black Drop Leaf Table. Featuring a rectangular piano
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
American Country Rustic Pine Wood Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th Century) Rustic pine wood dining table with a rectangular top and two drop
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern dining table features a drop leaf design with gate legs. When this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Nils Jonsson Teak Mid-Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern dining table with two long leaves. Both leaves hang or can be taken off for a four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern dining table features drop leaf design, durable formica top with faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$370 Sale Price
72% Off
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 59.5 in
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Drop Leaf Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of drop leaf dining tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, all drop leaf dining tables available were constructed with great care. Find 1970 antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Drop leaf dining tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Drop leaf dining tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small drop leaf dining tables measuring 1 inches across. Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb and Kurt Østervig each produced beautiful drop leaf dining tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Drop Leaf Dining Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $298,500 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 Drop Leaf Dining Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2021Dining 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.
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Stickley Drop Leaf Table
Antique Double Drop Leaf Table
Drop Leaf Tiger Maple Table
Vintage Stickley Drop Leaf Table
1960 Drexel Dining For 8
Vintage Drop Spindle
Drop Leaf Broyhill
Henredon Kitchen Table
Broyhill Brasilia Drop Leaf
Drop Leaf Meeks Table