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Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables For Sale
1970s Italian design folding dining table
By Cassina
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut and laminate dining or study table with extendable frame and folding design.
The table is an Italian manufacture of high quality construction and modern design with r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Antique English Victorian Burled Walnut Sutherland Table, Circa 1880
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Sutherland Table, Circa 1880's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pembroke Flap Table, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Pembroke Flap Table, in various woods with one drawer, an elegant Portuguese 19th century work.
Height 75.7 cm
87.2 x 41.8 cm Each flap: 19.7
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
A George III mahogany Pembroke table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany Pembroke table, the oval top with two hinged flaps above a single frieze drawer, decorated with rosewood crossbanding, raised on square section tapering legs wi...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Cherry Tilt Top Tripod Base Lamp Table Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid cherry tilt top tripod base lamp table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry
Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded gray painted drop leaf table
Beautiful patina the height of Swedish style
Gate legs fold to a narrow side table
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Paul Sormani, Square Card Table, Mahogany, Bronze, 1880s, Christies London Prov.
By Paul Sormani
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine french ormolu-mounted kingwood envelope card table by Paul Sormani. Late 19th century. The revolving fold out top enclosing a gilt tooled baize lined interior above a frieze d...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality 18th century Georgian Sheraton period satinwood pembroke table having superbly figured two flap top, with attractive padouk wood crossbanded decoration, over one frieze drawer opposed by dummy drawer to reverse, retaining original brass handles, raised on elegant square tapering legs, terminating on original brass castors.
Pembroke tables became one of the most popular pieces of furniture around the middle of the 18th century, owing largely to their versatility and their plethora of different functions. In fact George Hepplewhite himself actually described Pembroke tables as "the most useful of tables" and many references can be found to them in the literature of the time. People such as Jane Austen even described them being used for dining at, or for writing at, whilst there is even reference to them being used in other places around the house such as for ladies to sit and and carry out their embroidery.
One thing that is certain is that the fact they are incredibly versatile even in todays world and can be used for many, many different purposes. The option of being able to use the two flaps to create significant variations in the size of the table top surface is certainly a popular and useful feature.
This particular Georgian Satinwood...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Padouk, Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Satinwood Pembroke Table By Edwards
Robert
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 19th early 20th century satinwood pembroke table by Edwards & Roberts, of oval form with twin drop leaves, the top with central oval banded fanning patera within radiating border of inlaid garlands, above a single frieze drawer on channeled tapering legs.
Circa 1900
English
Dimensions:
H: 29 in / 74 cm ; W: 23 in / 58.5 cm ; D: 28 1/4 in / 72 cm
W: 23 in / 58.5 cm (When Leaves are Down) ; W: 39 1/4 in / 99.5 cm (Leaves are Up)
Artists Biography:
Edwards & Roberts was founded in 1845, and had premises at 21 Wardour Street London. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. Edwards & Roberts specialized in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Edwards & Roberts was one of the principal London companies working in the taste of the late 18th century. They started business in 1845 and by 1854 were trading as "Edwards & Roberts, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture". Wardour Street became an important furniture retailing area in the second half of the 19th century. The firm carried a fine and complete library...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
American Chippendale Cherry Serpentine Pembroke. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale Cherry serpentine one drawer pembroke table with original brasses, carved decorative cross stretchers, and terminating on tapered reeded legs. Late 18th Century....
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Extending wooden table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Correggio, IT
Elegant 1960s extending table in Italian-made rosewood and Scandinavian inspiration. The unique hexadecagonal shape (16 sides) makes it truly unique as well as the diamond cuts in th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Iron
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Located in Montreal, QC
French Table, Louis-Philippe period, fitted with a Drop-leaf System.
The top without shutters is made up of two overhanging boards. The entire top is made of a so-called "Unfolded"...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Antique Art Deco Wheel Occasional Hoop Table Glass 2 Shelves C. 1930s A
Located in Lewes, England
Here we have an Antique Swedish Art Deco Round Hoop Table from the early 1930s
It features 2 hoops that are wrapped in dry seagrass type material supporting 2 glass shelves and sta...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,316 Sale Price
38% Off
18th Century George III period mahogany pembroke table, with butterfly leaves
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George III period plum-pudding mahogany Pembroke Table, having padauk wood crossbanded serpentine top, above frieze drawer, supported on fluted square legs, ending...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Bow Tie Expansion Dining Table by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, USA, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare Mid-Century Modern "Bow-tie" dining table by the influential Harold Schwartz for Romweber. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered birdseye maple with extraordinary burlwood woodgrains this table is truly one-of-a-kind.
Featuring a single extension leaf that conveniently stows under the table, this table can extend up to 102.25" accommodating up to ten guests comfortably. Ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Harold Schwartz dining table that is in 100% original, vintage condition this table is at home in both home and office settings and is sure to make a BOLD impression in any space it inhabits.
With it's unique bow-tie shape, out of this world burlwood woodgrains and the shear...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Maple
George III Satinwood and Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in New York, NY
With ebonized stringing throughout; the rectangular mahogany banded top with drop leaves over a frieze drawer, raised on square tapering legs ending in brass caps and casters.
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1790s English George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Rosewood Work Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular beaded top with rounded drop-leaves and a single frieze drawer, raised on lyre shaped legs.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Large French Gate Leg Dining Table This is a large table with double gate leg
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Gate Leg Dining Table
This is a large table with double gate leg at each side to support the long deep leaves, it has attractive turned legs and cross members
The tab...
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1930s French Provincial Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XVI Style mahogany extension dining table with two drop sides and two additional leaves. When open to a round, table is 50.5" diameter. Reeded legs on casters
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20th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century High Quality Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English Pembroke table fantastic example of an early quality piece of furniture.
This satinwood table has a great grain structure to the top, two working drawers to the ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE HARDWOOD DROP LEAF SIDE TABLE WiTH SABER LEGS AND BRASS PAW FEET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
This elegant vintage drop-leaf sofa table showcases classic craftsmanship and timeless versatility. The richly grained top features two hinged leaves that exte...
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20th Century British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Modern Brass Dining Table with Glass Top Fully Expandable by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern brass dining table with glass top fully expandable by Carrocel. Made with brass and a smoked glass modern sleek design,...
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2010s Canadian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare and Unique 18th Century Mahogany Side Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A rare and unique 18th Century mahogany side table from the Georgian period, what looks to appear like two drop leaves is in fact just...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,687 Sale Price
42% Off
Extendable Vicenza table in solid cherry wood, late 19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Vicenza table from the late 19th century, made of solid cherry wood. Almost square in shape (116 x 98 cm), it has extensions that allow its length to be extended to 214 cm. O...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry
French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Troy, NY
French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut drop-leaf Table with charming simple Fruitwood inlaid details, columnar legs joined by box-stretchers and columnar swing-legs to support the dro...
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1630s French Louis XIII Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Wooden Wing Table with Turned Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Wooden Wing Table with Turned Legs
Open table dimensions 122cm
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19th Century Spanish Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Painted Wood Drop-Leaf Table with Gate-Leg and Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century painted wood drop leaf table with gate-leg. This 18th century Swedish rustic farmhouse style table features two drop leave...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Regency rosewood one-drawer drop leaf work table with rectangular top and brass inlaid border, bullseye brass pulls, and shaped leaf supports on each side, supported b...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Dutch 18th century round Drop-Leaf Table or Demilune Console
Located in Troy, NY
Multi-functional occasional Drop-Leaf Table with a bold, strong look, can be used as a round table or as a Demi-lune console. The split back leg swings out to support the top. Beauti...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
"Chinese Chippendale" Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A 'Chinese Chippendale' period Pembroke table on bamboo-turned cluster legs. The well-figured mahogany top is outlined with a fine strip of checkered and feather banding. There is a ...
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1770s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English William IV Pembroke Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Pembroke Table
Open to 26 inches
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Late 19th Century English Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany 10ft Hunt Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century mahogany 10ft long hunt table with well figured oval drop leaf top of outstanding colour and patina, on square chamfered legs
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Early 19th Century European Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Extending Hardwood Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Thomas Chippendale style extending occasional table in very fine mahogany
This is a very well made, important looking occasional ta...
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Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$4,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a mahogany drop-leaf table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It is ideal for the dining area of an apartment or condo or in a breakfast area. It features a field of swirly crot...
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2010s American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$6,495 / item
A George II Carved Mahogany Oval Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, GB
A George II Carved Mahogany Oval Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
With well figured top on acanthus carved cabriole legs on ball and claw feet. c.1755
...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III Satinwood pembroke table, having a well figured top with two drop leaves, the central drawer with brass handles, and a faux drawer on the opposi...
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19th Century Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Walnut by Hvidt
Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956.
As part of the Drop Leaf series, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Off White Walnut Pembroke Flap Table, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elevate your space with this Pembroke Flap Table in rich walnut, featuring a single drawer. Expertly refinished in a luxurious sleek off white (color reference: #F2F0EF) finish with...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
$8,053 Sale Price
42% Off
A George II Red Walnut Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, GB
A George II Red Walnut Gateleg Drop Leaf Table
The oval top a rectangular frame with a single drawer,
resting on cabriole legs, with an animalis...
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century George III Mahogany Pembroke Drop Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century George III mahogany Pembroke drop table with two drawers, rounded rectangular top, boxwood inlay and straight legs.
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Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Cherry Elliptical Drop-Leaf Hunt Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite early 19th century elliptical drop-leaf hunt table, an elegant piece of furniture with a rich history and functional design. Made in the style of George the 3rd, this hunt table is a perfect representation of the craftsmanship and style that defined this era.
Crafted from cherry wood, this table stands on square legs, providing stability and balance. The table top measures 85.5 inches in length, 31 inches wide with leaves up, and the table stands at a height of 30.5 inches. When the leaves are down, the table top measures 16.5 inches wide, making it perfect for smaller spaces. The elliptical shape of the table top adds a unique touch to the design, setting it apart from other traditional dining tables.
The leaves of this drop-leaf table are firmly affixed with eight solid brass hinges with slotted screws, ensuring that they are sturdy and secure when extended. The gate legs pivot from the center of the skirt, providing additional stability and support, making it a versatile piece of furniture that can accommodate different numbers of guests depending on the occasion.
Historically, hunt tables were used as a convenient and functional piece of furniture for hunting parties in the countryside. These tables were designed to be portable, easy to move around, and could be quickly set up for a meal or refreshments in the middle of a hunt. During a hunt, these tables would be set up in a designated area, and guests would gather around to enjoy a meal or refreshments. They were also commonly used in the home as versatile dining tables, as their design allowed them to be adjusted to accommodate different numbers of guests.
Today, this early 19th century elliptical drop-leaf hunt table is considered a valuable antique...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany drop leaf end table is elegant, versatile, and crafted to last for generations! Utilizing exotic im...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Cherry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning late 19th century Cherry Mahogany drop-leaf table that was previously used as a tasting table in a wine cellar. This table boasts a unique acrylic inlay on the top, adding...
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Late 19th Century Country Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer a stunning Queen Anne era Mahogany Rectangle drop-leaf table with a single drawer. This exquisite piece of furniture is a perfect example of the intricate cra...
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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany, Oak
$1,440 Sale Price
34% Off
Foldable Brass Green Breakfast Bed Tray by Jean Burkhalter, 1950s
Located in London, GB
British racing green plastic and foldable brass legs by Jean Burkhalter.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Plastic
18th Century Folding Table Attributed to Pehr Hörberg
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Swedish folding table, likely painted by Pehr Hörberg (1746-1816), depicting the Ascension of Christ. The original paint has been carefully res...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine
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 by an undulating stretcher , on sleigh feet
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19th Century Italian Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional English Antique Gatelag Table in Yew Wood, 18 th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Antique Gatelag table with exceptional patina,
England,18 th Century
in Yew, very elegant feet,
warm and worn Brown tinted color, great shine o...
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18th Century British Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Yew
Italian production, Wooden opening table, 1960s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particular wooden table with opening top, Italian production 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rectangular Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century mahogany Pembroke table having boxwood and ebony inlaid, padouk wood crossbanded and mitred top, above satinwood frieze drawer supported on chamfered legs with tur...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Ebony, Padouk, Satinwood, Boxwood
Victorian Burl Walnut Sutherland Table
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a fine example of a Victorian Sutherland table, one of the most intelligent and practical innovations in Victorian furnishing. This table is of gatefold leg design with twin ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Scandinavian extending teak table 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
1970s teak wood four-seat table with the possibility of being extended to become a comfortable six-seater.
The table is in good condition and has been oil polished.
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish 19th C. Drop-Leaf
Gate-Leg Table w/New Modern Feet- Great for Kitchen!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish gate leg table from the 19th century with contemporary additions. This antique farmhouse style table from Sweden features a rectangula...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Metal
18th Century English Sheraton Period Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Sheraton period figured golden colored mahogany Pembroke table, satinwood crossbanded and boxwood and ebony strung throughout, having unusual quarter veneered 'D'...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Dumbwaiter Rectangular 3 Tier Drop-leaf
Located in Basildon, GB
George III period 3 tier dumb-waiter, unusual rectangular shape with drop flaps and on castors, circa 1790
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1790s British George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Wooden Coffee Wing Table with Drawers on the Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden coffee wing table with drawers on the side
The Dimensions of the Open Table are: 45x106x113cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 18th Century Rectangular Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century mahogany Pembroke table having boxwood and ebony inlaid, padouk wood crossbanded and mitred top, above satinwood frieze drawer supported on chamfered legs with tur...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Ebony, Padouk, Satinwood, Boxwood
English Sheraton Mahogany Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton style (19/20th Century) mahogany davenport table with drop sides and inlaid border with 2 drawers. (Leaves open 59.5 width / dep...
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19th Century British Sheraton Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Sofa / Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning quality Regency sofa table, the rounded rectangular top with drop-leaf ends and a bead moulded edge, above a pair of frieze drawers, raised on tapered and foliate carved t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Oval-Shaped Double Gate Leg Painted Wood Table, Turn of the 18/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood, oval-shaped, double gate-leg table from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique table from Sweden features two drop leaves along either side, whic...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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.
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