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19th Century English Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Gatelegs and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
for smaller spaces or as a functional accent in an entryway. Supported by turned legs connected by
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
small dining spaces or as an accent piece, this table is both functional and full of historical charm.
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Antique 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drop Leaf Table
$2,595
H 29.3 in W 17.2 in D 35.1 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop Leaf Table - Antique Kitchen Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood, in good condition. The small kitchen table is standing one four tapered, blue-grey wooden legs
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th-Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Drop Leaves and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
down, to a more spacious surface at 25 inches wide when fully open. Perfectly sized for smaller spaces
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

French 19th Century Round Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
leaves. As an occasional table this piece would be ideally suited for smaller groups and would be
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

French 19th Century Round Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
French 19th Century Round Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
$4,800
H 29.38 in W 52.38 in D 52.38 in
Large French Gate Leg Dining Table This is a large table with double gate leg
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
support the long deep leaves, it has attractive turned legs and cross members The table has a small piece
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Vintage 1930s French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

English Regency Walnut Table with Wings and Wheels, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
preserved top with flap on each side and a small drawer and a folding door with compartment and one open
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Early 20th Century Spanish Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
or small writing desk. The original painted finish is in cream/beige tones that have faded and worn
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine, Paint

Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern teak dining table is perfect for your small apartment or extra hosting
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table
Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table
$1,500
H 29 in W 14 in D 35 in
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small spaces everywhere. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. His
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
$3,000 Sale Price
21% Off
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Untouched Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, terminating in small original brass castors, ensuring stability and ease of use. The rich color and enticing
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Untouched Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Untouched Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
$2,476 Sale Price
35% Off
H 28.55 in W 49.61 in D 32.29 in
English 1920s Oak Drop Leaf Table with Spool Legs and Lateral Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
compact 22.5" wide and 9" deep, allowing it to fit neatly against a wall or in a smaller space. The
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Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

A 19th Century French Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
brought out for extra dining when needed or left open for a small dining room or breakfast table. It has
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Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Oak Gateleg Table From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
, as a small closed console or as a half-open half-moon table very beautiful patina and in superb
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Antique 17th Century British Louis XIII Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Oak Gateleg Table From The 17th Century
Oak Gateleg Table From The 17th Century
$2,199
H 27.96 in W 42.13 in D 33.08 in
Swedish 1920s Painted Drop Leaf Coffee Table with Oval Top and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
compact form, it's perfect for smaller living spaces or as a chic accent piece. When entertaining or in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut Directoire Drop Leaf Table with Brass Sabot s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from one room to another. The practical size is perfect for a small space as it can serve as a console
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Early 20th Century Directoire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Bow Tie Expansion Dining Table by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, USA, 1960s
By Harold Schwartz
Located in Deland, FL
very good shape showing some minor veneer damage, surface scratches and one small chip (all of which
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple

1950 s George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
does not affect use. This table was always well cared for and it shows. One small scratch on one leaf
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Newly Refinished Antique Drop-leaf Tiger Oak table with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Antique tiger oak drop-leaf table with 2 leaves on hinges that can be raised or lowered and small
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

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Oak

Antique Georgian Snap Top Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
condition is excellent. There are just various very small marks and dings remaining beneath the polish here
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Antique 1790s British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

American Sheraton Centre-Pedestal, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
or small dining table! Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table with Swivel Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
for easy placement in smaller spaces, making it an ideal choice for apartments or rooms where space is
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Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Tuscan Walnut Drop Leaf Center Table, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hinged circular plank top raised on on shaped end supports, each fitted with a small drawer joined
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tables

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Walnut

Tuscan Walnut Drop Leaf Center Table, circa 1850
Tuscan Walnut Drop Leaf Center Table, circa 1850
$18,000
H 31.7 in W 68 in D 56.7 in
Painted Pine and Oak Swivel-Top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
the size of a table when circumstances require it with the ability to return to a smaller footprint
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak, Pine

Painted Pine and Oak Swivel-Top Table
Painted Pine and Oak Swivel-Top Table
$1,295
H 32 in W 40 in D 26.5 in
English George III Line Inlaid Mahogany Sheraton Style Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
-leaf Pembroke table. Opens to serve as a lovely small dining table for four. Retains its original
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Folding Table in Maple Wood, Fada Asiago, Italy, 1976
By Fada
Located in Palermo, IT
always belonged to my family. Small signs of use and time.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique English 18th Century George III Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table C.1780
Located in London, GB
age. A small piece of beading missing to draw (right-hand side). Later added handles.  
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Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oval Dropleaf / Gateleg Table
Located in Troy, NY
. Suited for various functions, it can be used as small wall-console, narrow end table or, with both leaves
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

17th Century English Oak Oval Dropleaf / Gateleg Table
Located in Troy, NY
various functions, it can be used as small wall-console, narrow end table or, with both leaves open, as
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
course smaller in proportion than its full size siblings. These are sought after tables which are so
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table
Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table
$3,401
H 29 in W 16.5 in D 20.5 in
Walnut English 19th Century Spider Leg Table with Drop Leaves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
folded postion, the narrow profile ideal for storing in a smaller room. Measurements in extended version
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Antique 1860s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Walnut English 19th Century Spider Leg Table with Drop Leaves
Walnut English 19th Century Spider Leg Table with Drop Leaves
$1,854 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.79 in W 23.82 in D 24.41 in
Arts Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Table with Wild Grain to the Top
Located in London, GB
to the top and square tapering legs. Very sturdy. When closed it will store away in a small space
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
of eternal beauty that also adapts to small spaces given its size. measures cm W 87 x H 101 x D 49.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
$3,233 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
English George III Figured Mahogany Sheraton Style Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
highly figured mahogany. Original brass casters. Drop-leaves can be opened to provide for a small dining
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Antique 1810s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Pennsylvania Gate-Leg Drop-Leaf Sheraton Dining Table in Cherry Wood, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
1830. Makes a great auxiliary dining table in a small apartment placed behind a sofa or against a wall
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wrought Iron

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Pine

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, configured with one leaf extended for use as a demilune table, or both leaves extended for use as a small
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Console Tables

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
height of 28 inches. This compact size makes it ideal for use in small spaces or as an additional piece
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
$1,440 Sale Price
34% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 35 in
19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
stable and healthy frame. A small unusual detail is the extra decoration in the shape of flutes on the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Table
19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Table
$4,695
H 29.53 in W 13.39 in D 46.66 in
Victorian Style Antique Flip Top Side Table Turned Wood Brass Lock 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Flip-Top which is secured to a Brass Lock underneath. Folded easily in small Space. Measures folded
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
. 1. A Small Dining Table. 2. A Desk or Work Table With 1 Leaf In The Up Position. 3. A Large Dining
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1940s Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Biggs Richmond's, a division of the famous KITTINGER Furniture, Chippendale Mahogany Small Drop
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
By Biggs Furniture, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Biggs Richmond, a division of the famous Kittinger Furniture, pair of chippendale mahogany small
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
$1,150 / item
H 20 in W 15 in D 20 in
French 19th C. Mahogany Round Table W/Drop Leaves Petite Brass Caster Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
when opened perhaps used as a center or small dining/games table.
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Antique 19th Century European Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Oval Sutherland Table, English, Gate Leg, Occasional, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
area into an oval for four In the folded position, the narrow profile ideal for storing in the smaller
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Early 19th Century Cherry Elliptical Drop-Leaf Hunt Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. When the leaves are down, the table top measures 16.5 inches wide, making it perfect for smaller spaces
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Cherry Elliptical Drop-Leaf Hunt Table
Early 19th Century Cherry Elliptical Drop-Leaf Hunt Table
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 85.5 in D 31 in
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Trestle Base Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
an end table, sofa table, lamp table or small nightstand Add a touch of English charm to your
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Early 19th Century Cherry Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
repaired small crack running 3/4 of the length of top. Measures: Closed 16" by 31 1/2" by 26 1/2" tall
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Antique Early 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

18th Century English Oak Gateleg Table with Great Surface
Located in Milford, NH
surface in very good condition, with some small losses around the hinges, some staining on the top, and
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
table console,and with the leaves open used as a dining or kitchen table, small writing table,card table
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Large Centennial Queen Anne-Style Drop-Leaf Dining Table Philadelphia circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
compact dining table that can double as a sofa table. Perfect for a small cottage or apartment! Note: You
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Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

American Empire Drop Leaf Table, c. 1880 by S. K. Pierce Son, Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
down leaves make this a great option for a smaller space. MOVING, PRICED TO SELL Maker Label underside
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Antique Late 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Forney, TX
, small sized kitchen or breakfast dining table, or stunning entry piece, to name just a few
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Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

18th Century George III Period Figured Cherry Antique Drop Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
, placed in the the middle of the room as a center table or small scale dining table - wake table, in the
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
only with the option to buy up to three, one of the smaller pieces is listed under my other items, the
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table
$904 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22.84 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
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Small Drop Leaf Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small drop leaf tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct small drop leaf tables — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. Small drop leaf tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of small drop leaf tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Regency and Georgian small drop leaf tables are of considerable interest. Some small drop leaf tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller small drop leaf tables, measuring 9 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many small drop leaf tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Maitland Smith produced popular small drop leaf tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Drop Leaf Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,983, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $10,572 highest priced.

Finding the Right Drop-leaf And Pembroke Tables for You

Antique and vintage drop-leaf and Pembroke tables are the perfect solution for those of us in the “space-conscious” category. These furnishings have long been a smart choice for homes, particularly if you’re working with an especially modest house or apartment.

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.

Should you need to accommodate more guests for a dinner party, a drop-leaf table’s side pieces can be raised and locked into place on their hinges, which will extend the overall surface area of the table. If you’re thinking of serving buffet-style or need a place for dinner plates and other tableware, fold one half of the table down and tuck it against the wall, console-table-style, to make more space for the guests congregating in your dining room. When your dinner companions are ready to retire to the living room for a digestif, both drop leaves can be collapsed if you need a makeshift bar cart or if you prefer to stow away the table after dinner.

The Pembroke version of these tables was a lightweight iteration that is believed to have been named for the ninth Earl of Pembroke or his wife, the countess. It is said that the countess had a drop-leaf table commissioned for their home, specifically for the purposes of serving and eating breakfast. This Georgian-era furniture had an oval or rectangular tabletop, was usually outfitted with a drawer and was frequently made of mahogany. It was a popular furnishing that was made through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

With its convenient transformative qualities, a drop-leaf table can be put to use in every room of your home. A Pembroke nightstand would render having breakfast from the comfort of your bed easier than ever, while a casual living-room drop-leaf end table can quickly be extended in order to make room for movie-night snacks or a family game. The appeal of these tables doesn’t end at 18th-century nobility or chess enthusiasts, however.

Furniture designers of mid-century modern drop-leaf tables explored various forms and worked with a range of materials in crafting these furnishings and even integrated elements such as wheels for extra convenience. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage and antique drop-leaf and Pembroke tables that includes sleek and understated iterations crafted by Hans J. Wegner and alluring versions in teak or rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig.

Questions About Small Drop Leaf 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs 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.