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SMALL PEMBROKE TABLE
Located in Chicago, IL
A SMALL ANTIQUE ENGLISH, SHERATON MAHOGANY OVAL PEMBROKE TABLE, WITH SATINWOOD CROSS BANDING AND
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

SMALL PEMBROKE TABLE
$1,500
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
Small Rustic Gate Leg Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming small side table with gate legs and the table top turns into an oval shape with a max
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20th Century End Tables

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Oak

Small Rustic Gate Leg Table
Small Rustic Gate Leg Table
$1,650
H 18 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
Small Hall Entry Telephone Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Petite Pembroke drop-leaf triangular or round hallway or entryway telephone, keys or plant table.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Small Hall Entry Telephone Table
Small Hall Entry Telephone Table
$299
H 25.5 in Dm 20 in
Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good 17th Century drop leaf table of small proportions having a fantastic colour and patina
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table.
$2,653
H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 31.89 in
Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Bedford, NY
SMALL HEPPLEWHITE STYLE TABLE WITH DROP LEAFS BOTH SIDES- MARQUETRY INLAY IN TOPS- SWING OUT LEGS
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Vintage 1930s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Mahogany  Small Drop Leaf  Side Table
Mahogany  Small Drop Leaf  Side Table
$450
H 24 in W 22 in D 6 in
Fine Small William and Mary Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Located in London, GB
With single plank leaves and baluster turned legs Solid richly patinated colored oak.  
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Antique 17th Century Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Fine Small William and Mary Oval Drop-Leaf Table
$8,500
H 26.75 in W 34.5 in D 27 in
English Regency Period Small Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, circa 1820
Located in Barrington, IL
A fine and unusual small antique English mahogany drop leaf table with well-turned legs, 'X
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Small George II Period Mahogany Cabriole Legged Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Fresno, CA
A George II period mahogany drop leaf table of small size. The slightly oval drop leaf top over
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Small Mahogany Queen Anne Oval, Drop-Leaf Table with Six Legs
Located in Providence, RI
This table is composed of three solid unjoined boards, the top, and two drop leaves. The mahogany is a deep red-brown, with deep figure throughout (see detail). The legs are a very d...
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Extremely Rare Late 17th Century Oak Joined Gateleg Table of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An extremely rare late 17th century (circa 1680) oak joined gateleg table of small proportions with
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

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Oak

Small Antique Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table Asian Carved Lamp Card Tea Table
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming small antique Edwardian carved walnut drop-leaf table. A highly decorative piece of
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Antique Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique 20th Century Gate Leg Table In Oak ( REF AF-3526 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
features a single drawer on one side, complete with its original brass handle, ideal for storing small
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20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Drop Leaf Dining Table, Abstract Espresso and Natural Wood
Located in Munster, IN
durable finish ensures that this piece will last and last. Her small footprint makes her a great piece for
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Model 3601, by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
55.25 inches when open, is perfect for small interiors.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Dining Table with Two Drop-Down Leaves
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Dining table with two drop-down leaves in pine. A perfect table for the small apartment. Can be
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Dining Table with Two Drop-Down Leaves
Dining Table with Two Drop-Down Leaves
$1,426
H 26.78 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in
Fläpps Kitchen Table White
Located in Berlin, BE
No space table! This small folding table can show off its strength whenever space is limited
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stainless Steel

Fläpps Kitchen Table White
Fläpps Kitchen Table White
$350
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is an excellent example of the classic. It is a smaller size, suitable as a small breakfast
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Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg End Table
$1,375
H 29.75 in W 35 in D 24 in
1700s Swedish Pine Gateleg Table
Located in Memphis, TN
original hardware. Extends to large oval dining table, or use as small table when collapsed. H 29.25" W
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Antique Early 1700s Swedish Gustavian Tables

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Pine

1700s Swedish Pine Gateleg Table
1700s Swedish Pine Gateleg Table
$2,395
H 29.3 in W 23.25 in D 45.5 in
18th Century Folding Georgian Tea Table with Dentil Molding
Located in Port Chester, NY
. A small section of the dentil molding has been replaced.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Mahogany Side, End Table, English Side Table, 19th Century Coffee Table
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
small tripod tables, you mostly find them round. On the top there are small spots of age, the cubism
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...

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Mahogany

Fine Quality George III Cuban Mahogany Pembroke Table, C. 1770
Located in Heathfield, GB
original finish. No worm, breaks or damage and only small marks, bruises and superficial wear consistent
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Antique 18th Century George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Pine Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Memphis, TN
tops. Table has oval top when fully extended, but is convertible to a small, rectangular dining table
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Vintage Swedish Pine Gateleg Dining Table
Vintage Swedish Pine Gateleg Dining Table
$1,495
H 29.25 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5006 small Victorian, burr walnut Sutherland table of oval design, having figured walnut drop
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
Victorian Walnut Baby Sutherland Table
$1,578
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Victorian Burr-Walnut Sutherland Table, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian Burr-Walnut sutherland table of small proportions, circa 1880
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Burr-Walnut Sutherland Table, circa 1880
Victorian Burr-Walnut Sutherland Table, circa 1880
$1,836
H 20.48 in W 20.87 in D 25.6 in
Scandinavian Table, 18th Century Table, Swedish Centre Table, Side Table Painted
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Swedish antique table from the ¨Biedermeier period¨ Lovely quality table, with small drop leaves
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Fruitwood

Swedish Dining Table with Demilunes, Double Gate Legs, Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
29.5" H x 67" L, (w/o demilunes) 113" L (w/demilunes). Uniquely versatile table, can be used as smaller
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Tables

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Birch

Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming period oak Gateleg table, with a small size that allows a multitude of uses. Large end
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table
Period Welsh Oak Drop Leaf or Gateleg Table
$2,650
H 27 in W 42 in D 33.5 in
Tuscan Walnut Drop-Leaf Centre 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 Center Tables

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Walnut

Tuscan Walnut Drop-Leaf Centre Table, circa 1850
Tuscan Walnut Drop-Leaf Centre Table, circa 1850
$14,000
H 31.7 in W 68 in D 56.7 in
Acanthus Carved Drop Leaf Table, circa 1840
Located in Billerica, MA
smaller space without sacrificing proper table width. Measures: 53" L x 42" W x 30" H....23" L with
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Acanthus Carved Drop Leaf Table, circa 1840
Acanthus Carved Drop Leaf Table, circa 1840
$1,275
H 30 in W 42 in D 53 in
Swedish Drop-Leaf Table in Light Grey Painted Pine from Early 1900s
Located in Singapore, SG
Stunning table that gives both charm and flexibility. The centrepiece has a small crack, that does
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
European midcentury. It seats four to six chairs comfortably. A very stylish solution for a small space or
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table
Gateleg, Drop Side Teak Dining Table
$1,400
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 44.3 in
Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs
Located in Providence, RI
This small Pembroke table is finely crafted with a beautifully figured mahogany top, which is
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs
Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table on Saber Legs
$4,500
H 28.75 in W 22.75 in D 34.25 in
Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, 1820-1840, English, Breakfast Table, Dining table
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
good for a small lunch, dining table, side table as well as a lovely center table! This chic table
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Center Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Swedish Column-Base Dropleaf Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
eating table, either a small breakfast table or a small dining room table. It will also make a unique
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique Swedish Column-Base Dropleaf Table
Antique Swedish Column-Base Dropleaf Table
$3,600
H 30 in W 47 in D 26 in
Antique French Faux Bamboo satin birch Side Table / pembroke work table
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
banding against a figured satin birch background. An unusual example of its kind with two small drawers to
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Antique 19th Century French Other Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Sheraton Mahogany Pembroke Table, New York
Located in Providence, RI
This fine Sheraton mahogany pembroke table of small-scale is composed of a highly figured solid
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany Pembroke Table, New York
Sheraton Mahogany Pembroke Table, New York
$16,200
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 36 in
Antique 18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Cherry Dining Table on Louis XVI Legs
Located in Dorking, Surrey
XVI legs. Made with the traditional small pegs. Lovely color, woodgrain and patination. Looks like
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

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Other

Queen Anne Style Diminutive Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Providence, RI
mahogany top with perfectly formed legs in the best style. These small tables work beautifully next to a
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Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vejle, DK
scratches and small marks. The flaps hang down the ends and make the table appear like a big wooden block
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958
Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958
$2,377
H 27.56 in W 50.79 in D 36.62 in
Fine Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This table is composed of solid beautifully figured mahogany throughout. The top has small correct
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
Fine Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 35.25 in
Spanish Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Located in DeSoto, KS
Antique Spanish table. Oval shape with drop-down leaves. Small drawer on front side.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Spanish Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Spanish Oval Drop-Leaf Table
$3,000
H 30.5 in W 76 in D 22.538 in
George III Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A small serpentine form Pembroke table, circa 1780s, of exceptional quality, with shaped leaves and
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
A late 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of small proportions; excellent colour and in original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Tables

New York Classical Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Santo Domingo mahogany topped and leafed small dining, breakfast, or library table; with a very
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

New York Classical Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table
New York Classical Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table
$3,750
H 29 in W 56 in D 40 in
Rare Hoofed Queen Anne Pembroke Table
Located in Providence, RI
Bivens, one of the luminaries in this field. Small pembroke tables like this are rare and this table
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Rare Hoofed Queen Anne Pembroke Table
Rare Hoofed Queen Anne Pembroke Table
$26,000
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 40.5 in
Mahogany Georgian Two-Tier Dumbwaiter with Collapsible Leaves, English
Located in Providence, RI
original casters. Size-wise, it is relative small, and a wonderful piece of classical furniture. Also
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A very good gateleg side table of small proportions with an almost circular top above elongated
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table
Diminutive 17th Century Oak Gateleg Side Table
$8,500
H 28.63 in W 25 in D 27 in
Sheraton Mahogany Dining Table, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
which it would have had are not there. This table was used as a small dining or pembroke table
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany Dining Table, New York, circa 1810
Sheraton Mahogany Dining Table, New York, circa 1810
$4,000
H 28.75 in W 57.75 in D 47 in
Mahogany Pembroke Table with Carved Bamboo Stretchers, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
table with no repairs or alterations. We have French polished it. It is all mounted on small brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Classical and Federal Mahogany and Bird s-Eye Maple Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Providence, RI
This is a wonderful small drop-leaf table with open lyres, supported by saber legs, which provide a
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Hepplewhite Satinwood Pembroke Table with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Providence, RI
This is a small-scale Hepplewhite table with glorious satinwood throughout that has mellowed
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Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Gateleg table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
darker from the top.Great serving table for small spaces.
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Gateleg table
Gateleg table
$4,025
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 41 in
Mahogany Pembroke Table Attributed to Prouty, New York, circa 1830-1840
Located in Providence, RI
This dramatic card table is one of a small grouping of known works that share a singularly
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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Chippendale Drop-Leaf Table with Open Talon Claw and Ball Feet, Newport
Located in Providence, RI
reduced and the top reshaped, making it a small, very handsome table, circa 1765. We don’t usually handle
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Gothic Walnut Sofa Table, Possibly New York, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
and drawers along the long side. In function, it perhaps, is more like a small library table. The top
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Sofa Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania
Located in Providence, RI
heavy table for its small size, as it is of solid walnut and quite dense. This table is in pristine
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

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Walnut

Tiger Maple Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
rich patina. This table was purchased at a small Rhode Island estate sale. At the sale, this piece
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Tiger Maple Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
Tiger Maple Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
$15,000
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 38.75 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 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 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 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 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 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.