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Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-Leaf Table with Carved Barley Twist Legs, c.1890
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Rare Spanish Baroque Revival drop-leaf table with richly carved details, dating from the late 19th
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Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Plum Pudding Mahogany Drop Leaf, Dublin, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A plum pudding mahogany drop leaf side table, Dublin, Ireland, mid-18th Century. Two drawers. 22
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Antique 18th Century Irish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Regency rosewood one-drawer drop leaf work table with rectangular top and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Drop-leaf Sewing Work Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A charming Belle Époque period French marquetry drop-leaf sewing stand work table (today, it would
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash
Located in London, GB
A Continental Aesthetic Movement scissor action drop leaf side table with a wild grain Hungarian
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Antique 1890s European Aesthetic Movement Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Ash

American Hepplewhite Mahogany One Board Top Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany drop-leaf Pembroke table with a one board molded edge top, interior
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique early 19th century George III mahogany spider leg drop-leaf table having an impressive
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

English XIX Georgian Pembroke Drop-Leaf Writing Table / Desk with 1 Deep Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Georgian 19th century Pembroke drop-leaf writing table or dining table with one deep end
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Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-Leaf, Sewing, Games, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
early 19th century. With its drop-leaf versatility, storage practicality, and elegant form, it will lend
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Antique 1830s British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Charak Banded Mahogany Hand Made Pembroke Drop Leaf Side End Lamp Table MINT
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Banded Mahogany Hand Made Pembroke Drop Leaf Side End Lamp Table MINT Closed width
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant vintage drop-leaf sofa table showcases classic craftsmanship
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20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Hardwood

Antique New York Federal Period Mahogany Paw Foot Drop Leaf Table c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique New York Federal Period Mahogany Paw Foot Drop Leaf Table, dating to around 1830, is a
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Antique 1830s American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair English Georgian 18th Century Revival Leather Inset Drop Leaf Sofa Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of fine quality Georgian 18th century Sheraton Revival drop sofa tables with leather inset
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20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak drop leaf table from the 19th century with slender turned legs, two lateral drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

American Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Claw and Ball Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale Cuban mahogany table with a one board top, two drop leaves consisting of one
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Sheraton Cherry Acanthus Carved Drop-Leaf Table on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton cherry table with a one board top, two scalloped drop leaves consisting of one
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table MINT! Opened: W54
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut drop leaf table from the 19th century, with oval top and straight legs. Created
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English pine drop-leaf table from the 19th century with oval top, turned swivel legs, two
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Liberty and Co (attributed). A good quality Arts Crafts oak drop-leaf table
By Liberty Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A good quality Arts & Crafts oak drop-leaf table with A frame design and
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Walnut by Hvidt Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
& Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it boasts the same
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf an...

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Swivel Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak drop leaf table from the 19th century with single drawer, turned swivel legs and
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

English Pine 19th Century Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rustic pine drop leaf table from the 19th century with oval top, two drop leaves, carved
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Trestle Base Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~CARVED TOP~~Turned Post Acanthus Legs
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg CARVED TOP Barley Twist Oak c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Carved Top Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table ~~Barley Twist Legs and
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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

American Empire Drop Leaf Table, c. 1880 by S. K. Pierce Son, Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
American Empire drop leaf table, c. 1880 by S. K. Pierce and Son, Co. This is a charming American
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Antique Late 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English yew wood drop-leaf side table from the second half of the 19th century, with circular
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Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Yew

Spanish, 18th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Four Gate-Leg and Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Drop-leaf table with gate-legs. This 18th century, Spanish rustic farmhouse style table features
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke...

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Pine

19th c Late Georgian or Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Library or Sofa Table
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Georgian mahogany drop leaf library or sofa table with a single frieze drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Square Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Side Table MINT!
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern solid teak square coffee table. Opened: W54" x D30" x H22"
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Oak by Hvidt Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
& Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it boasts the same
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf an...

Materials

Brass

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Triple Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style triple pedestal extension drop leaf dining table By Drexel
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Ox Art Style Drop Leaf Table with Original Tile Design, Trion, Denmark, 1970 s
Located in Deland, FL
This striking Mid-Century teak drop leaf table, designed by Trion in the 1970s, embodies the bold
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Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Early American Empire Drop-Leaf/ Pembroke Table in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
rectangular top offering two hinged drop-leaves with "S" shaped, rounded corners. Table offers one long drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Brass

Antique English Demilune Table Drop Leaf Barley Twist w Drawer Oak ROUND 1920-30
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING and UNIQUE Antique English Honey Oak Demilune Drop Side Gateleg Table with Drawer~~Barley
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style extension drop leaf dining table By Baker Furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine example of an American Federal drop-leaf table in West Indies mahogany, from New York, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Oak Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table with Turned Legs and Drake Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English 18th century oak oval gateleg drop-leaf table with unusual drake feet. Born in the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Danish Architects Embassy Drop-Leaf Teak Table in Style of Hans Wegner
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare table, with swiveling triangles for leaf supports. Designed by Madsen, Aksel Bender (1916-2000
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

George III Dumbwaiter Rectangular 3 Tier Drop-leaf
Located in Basildon, GB
George III period 3 tier dumb-waiter, unusual rectangular shape with drop flaps and on castors
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Antique 1790s British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

English Queen Anne Walnut Oval Drop-Leaf Table with Pad Feet, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne walnut table with a one board top , two drop oval leaves consisting of one board
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Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Large Scale 18th Century Swedish Original Painted Slag Board Drop Leaf Table
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A charming large scale 18th century Swedish Slag Board table. Displaying traces of original paint
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Small English 1880 Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs and Side Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English oak drop-leaf table from the late 19th century, with turned legs and side
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Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Brutalist Style Small Drop-Leaf Coffee Table Made of Solid Oak, 1940 s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf, Otto Færge 1
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small vintage brutalist style drop-leaf coffee table made of solid oak. Made in Denmark circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

A Good Quality Arts Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Side Table by Liberty and Co.
By Liberty Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A quality Arts Crafts oak drop-leaf table with subtle curves to the flaps
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 3601 Drop Leaf Table for Fritz Hansen in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
One of Arne Jacobsen’s more utilitarian designs from the 1950s, the 3601 table stands on aluminium
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Aluminum

An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Cotswold style oak gate leg drop leaf tea or side table with pierced heart
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

A William IV Mahogany drop leaf small side table with two drawers and side hatch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and exceptionally well looked after small William IV drop leaf side table hand
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Antique 1830s British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish 19th C. Drop-Leaf Gate-Leg Table w/New Modern Feet- Great for Kitchen!
Located in Atlanta, GA
style table from Sweden features a rectangular-shaped top with single drop leaf and gate leg extension
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts beauty and functionality this extraordinary extension dining table is constructed from
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Vintage 1980s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Miniature Danish Teak Draw-Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact Danish modern teak drop-leaf table featuring clean minimalist lines and warm, well-figured
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquered and Brass Dining Table
By H Sacks Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By H Sacks Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Drop-leafe Table Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A drop-leaf table made during the Baroque period 1650-1750. Made from fir. Later painted in Laserow
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Table by Gangso Mobler Teak Botanical Tile Drop Leaf
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage MCM Gangso Mobler teak & botanical tile drop leaf dining table. Featuring inlaid ceramic tiles
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Ceramic, Wood

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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, 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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.