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Rare English Georgian Mahogany Three-Tier Folding Dumb Waiter
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare and lovely English Georgian mahogany triple tier folding dumb waiter or silent butler, early
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Antique Early 18th Century English George III Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Original 1960s teak folding serving trolley or side table. Ary Nybro Sweden
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original folding 1960s teak serving trolley or side table with wheels by Ary
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Bar Cart Drinks Cocktail Wood, Brass and Glass Table Foldable Trolley, 1977
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage bar cart drinks or cocktail folding trolley, French, 1977, wood recovered of glass and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mirror Glass Top Folded Brass Square Modern Pedestal
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent brass glass mirror top pedestal stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Mahogany Folding Pie Cake Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant mahogany folding pie & or cake rack from the United Kingdom. Exceptional
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Faux Bamboo Maison Bagues Folding Table 1960s Serving Stand Serving Tray
By Maison Baguès
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
adjustable and foldable stand holding a clear glass serving tray. To be used to display and carry cocktails
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Danish Orange Folded Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A versatile and vibrant orange enamel lighting device that primarily functions in a desk or table
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Exceptional French Wine Folding Oval Oak Table, circa 1820 from Burgundy`
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional rustic French wine oak oval able in two pieces, high quality oak wood , from Burgundy. Early work circa 1800-1850.   
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Antique 1820s French Country Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak

Small 19th Century folding Winetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
, folding vertically for easy movement. Tables as this one were very popular in the South European
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Antique Early 19th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Folding French Vintage Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury folding bar cart on casters in chrome with two smoked glass shelves. The top shelf has a
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Tiered Cherrywood Folding Serving Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, midcentury, lodge decor, two-tiered, folding bar cart features a cherry wood frame and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

1930 France Wrought Iron Bistrot Table with Folding Top Outdoor Indoor Use
Located in Brescia, IT
France wrought iron bistrot table with folding top, 1930 Outdoor or indoor use This is a piece
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Folding Brass Bar Cart
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
your guests, but that it can also fold up and be carted away when it’s time to move the party! You can
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20th Century French Other Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
early 20th century Spanish console fold out farm table. Works as both a dining table and console. This
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
early 20th century Spanish console fold out farm table. Works as both a dining table and console. This
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
early 20th century Spanish console fold out farm table. Works as both a dining table and console. This
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Fold Out Console Table with Iron Stretcher 3 Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
early 20th century Spanish console fold out farm table. Works as both a dining table and console. This
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Folding Tea Cart in Chrome and Molded Plywood
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice molded plywood and chrome folding tea cart. Made in USSR.
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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Danish Folding Bar Cart
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern Danish Folding Bar Cart, With Danish Maker/ Control Mark on bottom stamp. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Vintage Red Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. Red textured base and shade, chrome stem, and switch on the base. In good vintage condition. 4" x 8.5" x 14", ex...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. White textured base and shade, white stem, and switch on the base. In good vintage condition. 4" x 8.5" x 14", e...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Folding Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca
Located in Winter Park, FL
and rosewood with removable glass trays. This cart is hinged and can be folded for easy storage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Unusual Iron Shape Folding Brass Tea Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice unusual iron shape brass teacart server or side table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Mid 20th Century Folding Muffineer Muffin Pie Stand Tropical Bird Flower Motif
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
each edged with two concentric raised boarders. The stand easily folds up almost flat and when not in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored, Foldable Art Deco Serving Trolley, Nickel and Black, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
(newly newly nickel-plated). The rubber rolls and folding mechanism are working smoothly. Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Unusual Modernist Bamboo Folding Serving Tray and Stand
By Ficks Reed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist bamboo folding serving tray and stand. Super functional design, aproned and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

French Folding Drinks Cart of Brass and Wood
Located in Austin, TX
caster wheels. Featuring removable top and bottom trays, allowing the cart to fold for easy storage.
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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Folding Trolley Mahogany Bar Cart for Textable, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mahogany serving trolley folding bar cart drinks midcentury, circa 1950s. This serving trolley can
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Foldable Trolley Chrome and Stratified Wood, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dark wood laminate and golden chrome serving trolley folding bar cart drinks midcentury, august
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Bar Cart Fold-Up Sides
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant lacquered goatskin bar cart by Aldo Tura in emerald green. The sides can be fold up. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Snazzy Mighty-Light Nanbu Japan Adjustable Hi Intensity Folding Desk Task Lamp
By Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Nanbu Industrial Co. Hi intensity mighty-light table folding task desk lamp model NA 204
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Industrial Metek Metal Travelling Lamp Aluminium Folding Adjustable Lamp B
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful desk lamp by Metek England from the 1950s. Made from polished aluminium with steel rod upright, bakelite lamp fitting, newly rewired. Designed originally as a travel lamp, ...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Folding Trolley, Festival of Britain
Located in Leicester, GB
A rare Mid-Century Modern folding trolley bar cart from the 1950s or 1960s. The trolley has a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Bar Cart with Fold-Up Sides
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant lacquered goatskin liquor trolley by Aldo Tura in emerald red. The sides can be fold up
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Foldable Serving Bar Cart / Trolley
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A vintage multifunctional French formica and polished brass folding serving cart. Made in France
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Foldable Trolley Chrome and Plywood Bar Cart for Textable, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Black and golden serving trolley folding bar cart drinks midcentury, circa 1960s. This serving
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

English Sheffield Silver Plate Art Deco High Gallery Folding Tray / Stand
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Sheffield silver plate art deco style high gallery folding serving tray on stand. Crafted with
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Folding Bentwood Bar Cart with Removeable Tray by Nasco
Located in Riverdale, NY
1960's folding wood bar stand with removable tray. Super practical for apt living, the cart folds
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Textable Midcentury Foldable Trolley Wood and Golden Aluminium Bar Cart 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Food trolley in wood effect laminate and golden aluminium. This midcentury foldable beverage
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Foldable Bar Cart Tea Trolley In Chrome Formica
By Ary Sweden 1, Nils Trautner
Located in Torquay, GB
1960s metamorphic bar cart tea trolley in the manner of Nils Trautner for Ary Nybro Sweden. Chromed steel structure with detachable formica rosewood trays. Glides on 4 wheeled feet. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Donald Deskey Art Deco Brass and Ebonized Wood Folding Bar Cart
By Paul Frankl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clever Art Deco bar cart that ingeniously folds away. This bar cart has rails and an ebonized
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Cesare Lacca Folding Bar Cart Trolley Original Frosted Glass, Brass Mahogany
By Ico Parisi, Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti, Gigi Radice
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite Mid Century Modern Italian folding, rolling bar cart by Cesare Lacca. Made in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings folding flip-top Bar Server Cart for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Charleston, WV
with a two-tier top on wheels with the option of folding the top out to double the width to dining
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Extendable Dining Table Drop Leaf, Oak, Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe oval dining folding table with drop leaves massive oak Mid- 19th century, We sell
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Oak

Italian 1950s Black Lacquer and Brass Folding Bar Trolley by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s black lacquer and brass folding bar trolley by Cesare Lacca with two glass shelves
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Rolling Bar or Serving Cart with Folding Top and Drawer
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A maple wood bar or serving cart with two folding end pieces making a larger surface a small pull
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Maple

Antique Industrial Black Iron Oak Folding Rolling Tea or Bar Cart Hotel Trolley
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Industrial chic antique rolling and folding tea cart, bar cart, or hotel serving trolley
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Manner of Ico Parisi Modern Mahogany Wood Folding Service Cart Trolley Bar Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Manner of Ico Parisi Modern Italian mahogany wood folding service cart trolley bar 1950s Mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Dior Style Folding Serving Bar Cart Gilt Metal, Lucite and Straw, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
production. In amazing condition, this charming and versatile serving table can fold in half becoming a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Folding Cafe Dining Garden Patio Poolside Table in Wrought Iron and Steel
By Salterini, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Architectural midcentury garden, patio, folding cafe, dining table. The table stands on three iron
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Stakmore Wood Folding Dining Game Table Chairs, Set of 4
By Stakmore Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mid century stakmore wood folding dining game table chairs - Set of 4. Item features green
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Plano Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLDS. ITEM WILL BE RETURNED TO REGULAR PRICING AFTER 7 DAYS A folding dining or game table by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Game Tables

Antique Round French Folding Metal Garden Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French outdoor or outdoor garden iron bistro dining table folds flat for easy storage. Can be
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

African/Tribal Tripod Folding Pedestal or Table, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
A wonderful handcrafted African piece. The base is carved from a single piece of wood and appears intertwined. It’s a lovely thing. Some age/wear but in good condition, the coloratio...
Category

Mid-20th Century Somali Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Teak

English Table Oval Top Twist Legs Drop Leaf, Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dining folding table with oval top, oak Barley twist gate leg and drop leaf Late 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of molo Folding Accordion Paper Stools / Side Tables by Forsythe MacAllen
By Shigeru Ban
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of molo Folding Accordion Paper Stools / Side Tables by Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen
Category

Early 2000s Canadian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Magnets

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Fold Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fold dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fold dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 1318 variations of the antique or vintage fold dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a fold dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A fold dining table, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fold dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Jindřich Halabala and Tensor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Dining Table?

The average selling price for a fold dining table at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $3 on the low end and $148,500 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 Fold Dining 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 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.