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Lovely English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely English Oak Gateleg Table, circa 1840
Category

Antique 19th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

George III mahogany one drawer gateleg table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Nice small scale dropleaf gateleg table with turned legs and one drawer
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Barley Twist Gateleg Table
Located in Vancouver, BC
Oak gateleg table, the moulded oval top raised on barley twist legs, terminating in bun feet
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

A Late 17th Century Elm Gateleg Table.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A small late 17th Century gateleg table constructed entirely of elm, standing on finely bobbin
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Oak Gateleg Table by Ercol, England
By Ercol
Located in Austin, TX
furniture in natural lacquered oak since 1920. This gateleg table, stamped with the label Ercol England
Category

Vintage 1950s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
table, fine for a tea table. Good dark color and nice patina; turnings are eye catching. It is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

17th century English gateleg table with two drawers.
Located in New Orleans, LA
17th century English gateleg table with two drawers. Finest patina.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Gateleg Table, Walnut Sutherland Table, Scotland 1870, B2414
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Gateleg table, walnut Sutherland table, Scotland 1870, B2414 Scotland 1870
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gateleg Table, Oak, Oval Drop Leaf Table, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, oak, oval drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2081 Scotland 1920 Solid oak
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Federal Gateleg Flip Top Game / Console Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Federal style gateleg game /console table, unbranded. Genuine mahogany with inlaid details, flip
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William and Mary Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
the oval plank top above primitive frieze single drawer with original tear drop form pull baluster turned legs joined by simple cross stretchers and with original toes with folding l...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Petite Antique Barley Twist Table, Tiger Oak Gateleg Table, Lamp Table, B2370
Located in Vancouver, BC
Petite antique barley twist table, tiger oak gateleg table, lamp table, Scotland 1920, B2370
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Tiger Oak Drop-Leaf Table, Scotland, 1910, B1899
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, tiger oak drop-leaf table, antique furniture, Scotland, 1910 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Petite Oak Barleytwist Gateleg, Table, Drop-Leaf Table, Scotland, 1416
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Petite oak barley twist gateleg, table, drop-leaf table, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1920
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Gateleg Table, Oak Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, B2389
Located in Vancouver, BC
Small antique gateleg table, oak drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2389 Scotland 1920 Solid oak
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Barley Twist Oval Drop-Leaf Table, Scotland, 1920s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, tiger oak barley twist oval drop-leaf table, Scotland 1920s, Antique
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Gateleg/Sofa Table in English Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dropleaf table in rich English oak, to be tucked away or used as an elegant sofa table. It opens
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Gateleg Table with One Drop Leaf, circa 1810
Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE
A Swedish Gateleg Table with one drop leaf, useful as Console Table, ca. 1810. Ready to use. Depth
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Gateleg Table, Tiger Oak, Barley Twist, Drop Leaf Table, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, tiger oak, barley twist, drop leaf table, Scotland, 1920 Scotland, 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Oak, Barley Twist Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, B2651
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Gateleg table, oak, barley twist drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2651 Scotland 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Gateleg Table, Carved Tiger Oak, Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, B2529
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage gateleg table, carved tiger oak, drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2529 Scotland 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Drop-Leaf, Gateleg Table, Scotland 1910, B2135
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved oak drop-leaf, gateleg table, Scotland, 1910 Scotland, 1910 Solid oak Original
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, B2611
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved tiger oak gateleg drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2611 Scotland 1920 Solid oak
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Fold Down Gateleg Table, Carved Tiger Oak, Scotland 1920, B2439
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique fold down gateleg table, carved tiger oak, Scotland 1920, B2439. Scotland 1920 Solid
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Split Gateleg Hand-Painted Dropleaf Wooden Occasional Table Late 17th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Split gateleg painted dropleaf wooden occasional table late 17th century, William and Mary Style
Category

Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Large English oak gateleg dining table early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Period English Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Just shy of five by four feet, the top is a good size dining or breakfast table. This is an example
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury "Maria" Folding Gateleg Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage dining table, produced circa 1950s by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson, in lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Vintage Gateleg Dining Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This walnut drop-leaf dining table was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. It
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century English Oak Gateleg Dining Table Seats Eight to Ten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 19th century English oak gateleg table dining table. Very versatile double drop leaf table
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Antique Late 19th Century British Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Bruno Mathsson Maria Gateleg Teak Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Mount Penn, PA
In original good vintage condition teak dining table that expands to become 111" in length
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Heritage Henredon Gateleg Table
Located in Tucson, AZ
Restored Heretage Henredon gateleg table. Top measures 19.5 inches deep when sides are down. When
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Double Gateleg Table, Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table, Scotland 1920, B1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double Gateleg table, large tiger oak drop leaf dining table, antique furniture, Scotland
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Gateleg Folding Dinning Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Gateleg Folding Dinning Table, 2 available. Dimensions: leaves folded down: 13.5″W x 35
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

HENKEL HARRIS 2117 15 Solid Walnut Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style gateleg drop-leaf dining table by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Petite Oak Gateleg, Drop Leaf Table, Scotland, 1920, B2623
Located in Vancouver, BC
Petite oak gateleg, drop leaf table, Scotland 1920, B2623 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original
Category

20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Bruno Mattson Maria Folding Gateleg Rosewood Table, Denmark, 1930s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bruno Mattson Maria folding gateleg rosewood table, Demark, 1930s. The table folds and expands into
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Late 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An unusual late 17th century oak gateleg table of small proportions and good patina (color
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Carved Oak Drop Leaf Table, Gateleg, Scotland, 1930, H810
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage carved oak drop leaf table, Gateleg, Scotland 1930, H810 Scotland 1930 Solid oak
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg Table, Scotland 1920, B1679
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak table, barley twist drop leaf Gateleg table, lamp table, antique furniture, Scotland
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920, B1621
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak table, tiger oak gateleg drop-leaf hall table with bobbin legs, antique furniture
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ant. Victorian Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian Oak Barley Twist Gateleg table, drop leaf table, Scotland 1890, H870 Scotland
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Tiger Oak Drop Leaf, Gateleg Table, Scotland 1910, H843
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved tiger oak drop leaf, gateleg table, Scotland 1910, H843 Scotland 1910. Solid oak
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Oak Barley Twist Gateleg, Drop Leaf, Scotland 1910, H1024
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Table, Oak Barley Twist Gateleg, Drop Leaf Table, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910
Category

Vintage 1910s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Heritage Henredon Gateleg Table
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heritage Henredon Gateleg Table. Table is 20" wide with the leaves down.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Culver City, CA
This pretty gate leg table is adjustable with an oval top when opened and a narrow rectangle when
Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Gateleg Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful example of an English gateleg table from the 19th century. The beauty of the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
table, fine for a tea table. Good dark color and nice patina; turnings are eye catching. It is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
table, fine for a tea table. Good dark color and nice patina; turnings are eye catching. It is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Elm Gateleg Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Georgian gateleg table. Drop leaf sides that lift to form a large table. Ideal dining table for the
Category

Antique 18th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Elm

Rare 17th Century Gateleg Table of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An extremely rare late 17th century oak and elm gateleg table of small proportions and superb
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Great Britain (UK) William and Mary Drop-leaf ...

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Drop-Leaf Table, Oak, Scotland 1800, B1031
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, oak drop-leaf table, George third table, Scotland, 1800, Antique Furniture
Category

Antique Early 1800s Scottish George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Carved Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1930, B1717
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, carved drop leaf table, antique furniture, Scotland 1930, B1717 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Petite Drop-Leaf Table, Gateleg Table, Scotland 1920, B2003
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak Petite drop-leaf table, Gateleg table, Scotland, 1920, B2003 Scotland 1920 Solid
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Oak Barley Twist Oval Drop-Leaf Table, B1418
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Gateleg table, oak barley twist oval drop-leaf table, Scotland, 1920s, Antique Furniture
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gateleg Table, Oak Oval Drop Leaf Table, Scotland 1920s, B1419
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique gateleg table, oak oval drop leaf table, Scotland 1920s, antique furniture, B1419 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Drop-Leaf Table, Petite Walnut Barley Twist Gateleg Table, Scotland 1930
Located in Vancouver, BC
Petite vintage table, walnut barley twist gateleg table, drop leaf table, tea table, Scotland, 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Gateleg Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gateleg dining tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gateleg dining tables — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Gateleg dining tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of gateleg dining tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern gateleg dining tables are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small gateleg dining tables measuring 8 inches across. Many gateleg dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Niels Koefoed and Kurt Østervig produced popular gateleg dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Gateleg Dining Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,603, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $34,000 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 Gateleg Dining Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 16, 2020

    “Gate” in “gateleg table” refers to the pivoted leg supports under the table that are connected at their ends by crosspieces. When raised, the table’s two drop leaves, which are usually D-shaped, are supported upon these gates. When gateleg tables originated in England in the 16th century, they were oval or round and were generally named after their shape (and weren’t yet called gateleg tables) in order to distinguish them from the long tables they’d replaced, as dining had by then been relegated to meals for the family, not an entire household and assembled guests.

  • 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
    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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture 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.