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Antique Federal Style Cherry Butterfly Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsomely carved and finished Federal style cherry butterfly drop leaf table with fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry
Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
cleverly designed stow-in-table, double butterfly leaf design this exquisite table extends effortlessly to
Category
Vintage 1980s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 59 in D 38 in
Early 19th Century George III Butterfly Pembroke Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany butterfly pembroke table, the butterfly shaped moulded top
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Flame Mahogany Pembroke Table With Butterfly Drop Leaves
Located in Bridgeport, CT
age cracks on one leaf and nicks and scrapes to the frame and legs with the table retaining a refined
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Butterfly Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century George III quality mahogany inlaid butterfly Pembroke table having a quality
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Other
H 29.34 in W 30.32 in D 21.07 in
Antique English 18th Century George III Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table C.1780
Located in London, GB
III mahogany Pembroke table, butterfly shaped, the drop leaf top over a single frieze drawer and
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 32.29 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 31 in
Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval dining table with one self-storing butterfly leaf that easily folds into the table for easy
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage English Ebonised & Lacquered Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, from the estate of musician Nick Cave, this butterfly leaf dining table dates
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Butterfly extension leaf expands the table to 56"
Labeled G Plan.
Measures: 48" diameter x 29" tall
56
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Teak
Amethyst and 22k Gold Leaf Butterfly Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Butterfly coffee table made of Brazilian amethyst gilded in 22k gold leaf and set on solid cast
Category
2010s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Butterfly Leaf Expanding Modern Walnut Pedestal Dining or Conference Table
By Milo Baughman, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Expanding Modern walnut dining table with self-stowing butterfly leaf at center. This table is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 94.63 in D 39.5 in
English 1920s Walnut Occasional Extension Table with Butterfly Veneer and Leaf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English walnut occasional extension table circa 1920 with butterfly veneer top, out
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 42.75 in D 28.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 55 in
Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Deco design elements add a touch of elegance. The table features a unique butterfly leaf extension
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.34 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
slide apart to reveal a fold out 'butterfly' leaf, the table signed with the red G Plan tag to the
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Dining Table With Butterfly Leaf Insert. Made in Germany.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Dining Table with Original Finishes and Bevelled Edges. Mid Century Modern Lines Throughout
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 55 in D 35.5 in
Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Double Butterfly Leaf Design, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Denmark. Featuring a cleverly designed stow-in-table double butterfly leaf design this exquisite table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 58 in D 38.75 in
Amethyst Geode Butterfly Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Butterfly coffee table made of pair of wing shaped natural Brazilian amethyst gold leafed in 22K
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Indian Iron Center Table with Butterfly and Elephant Design
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Indian style (19th Century) square black and gold decorated iron center table with filigree
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Center Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Expertly Restored - Danish “Roundette” Butterfly-Leaf Dining Set by Hans Olsen
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table features a clever built-in butterfly leaf extension, seamlessly expanding to accommodate
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 29 in W 61 in D 41.5 in
Johan Tapp Continental Mid-Century Butterfly Game Table
By Johan Tapp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century "Butterfly" drop leaf Game Table with an inlaid checkerboard top section
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish “Roundette” Butterfly-Leaf Dining Set by Hans Olsen / Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
a clever built-in butterfly leaf extension, seamlessly expanding to accommodate additional guests
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage Rustic Town And Country Style Expanding Butterfly Farmhouse Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rustic Town and Country Style Turned Leg Counter Height Expanding Butterfly Leaf Dark
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sheraton Style Walnut Butterfly Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a unique butterfly shaped drop-leaf table. It is made of walnut with the edges
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Versatile butterfly table on wishbone legs.
Extension(2)18" leaves-(40"W x 28.5"H x 93"D).
Category
20th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Hepplewhite Fiddleback Butterfly Pembroke Table Mahogany
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A very fine Hepplewhite fiddleback mahogany butterfly Pembroke table. Original handles leather
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table, circa 1780-1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Georgian mahogany Pembroke table having a butterfly shaped moulded top raised over two single
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th C Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking butterfly drop leaf pembroke table with x stretcher and one drawer.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lounge Table Butterfly Leaf Extensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
This piece have a ceramic lid.
Lounge collection is available in two grades of oak wood and can be combined with two different ceramic references. This collection is highly customiz...
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Tables
Materials
Iron
Lounge Table Butterfly Leaf Extensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
This piece have a ceramic lid.
Lounge collection is available in two grades of oak wood and can be combined with two different ceramic references. This collection is highly customiz...
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Tables
Materials
Iron
Piana Table Butterfly Leaf Extensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
The Piana collection is one of Cacio's bestsellers, with Scandinavian inspiration, this line is available in severa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Butterfly Oval Drop Leaf Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A British solid walnut Butterfly Oval Drop Leaf Center Table with it's original patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Center Tables
Piana Table 4 Feet 200cm 1x60cm Butterfly Leaf Exntensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
The Piana collection is one of Cacio's bestsellers, with Scandinavian inspiration, this line is available in severa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
-ButterFireFly- Butterfly Birds Eye Maple, Mahogany, Gold Leaf, Lacquer
By Paul E. Barclay de Tolly
Located in Portsmouth, RI
thick, glass top for use as a side or cofee table.I
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
#4118 Round resin Coffee Table with Butterfly and Leaf design
By Accolay Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous 1970's original round resin coffee table by "Acolay". Butterfly and leaf pattern. A
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Early 20th Century Walnut Butterfly Drop Leaf Trestle Side Table
Located in Burton, TX
name Butterfly Drop Leaf. The wing brackets swing to hold the table top in the upright extended
Category
Early 20th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Drop Leaf Wishbone Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heywood Wakefield butterfly drop leaf wishbone dining table with 2 leaves. Item features (2) 18
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke T...
Materials
Maple
Butterfly Gate Leg Occasional Table
Located in Essex, MA
A Colonial Revival drop leaf gate leg to occasional able, the oval shaped drop-leaf top, supported
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Fine George III butterfly pembroke table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English mahogany "butterfly" pembroke table with cross-banded top and single drawer and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Butterfly / Serpentine Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very good quality 18th century mahogany pembroke butterfly / serpentine table, with an inlaid
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Stripped Oak Oval Dining Table Farmhouse Draw Leaf Rustic
Located in Shreveport, LA
‘butterfly’ leaf tables~
~c1920~
Measurements:
30” height x 44” x 72” (6 ft.) without leaves.
Full
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig designed oak dining table with butterfly leaf. The leaf measures 27". The natural oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century design teak dining table with two butterfly leaves that store under the table top. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1920's English Oak Butterfly Leaf Trestle Table
Located in Houston, TX
Transport yourself to the elegance of the 1920s with this charming English Oak Butterfly Table, a
Category
Vintage 1920s English Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
66" Vintage Expandable Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Round dining Table, can be expended to Oval 66" length.
Nice mechanism, beautiful teak with
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Round Scandinavian Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Likely Denmark or Sweden, 1960s
Round Scandinavian Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
butterfly leaf. In original condition with light visible wear consistent with age and some use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Located in San Antonio, TX
seats up to four and, features a butterfly leaf that folds into the table allowing seating for up to six
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Country Expandable Popup Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Vintage French Country Expandable Solid Wood Dining Table with Popup Butterfly Leaf
Very easy to expand
Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Mahogany Butterfly Leaf Dining Table by Meredew
Located in Berkeley, CA
solid mahogany leaf. Table extends to 60" when leaf is in use. Recently refinished and in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Heywood-Wakefield Butterfly Drop-Leaf Wishbone Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original solid maple "Butterfly" dining table by Heywood-Wakefield circa 1948 features an
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern "Butterfly Leaf" Expanding Teak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
29in H x 48in W x 68.25in D
1x Extension Leaf 20.25in.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Teak & Oak Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
28.75in H x 43in - 60.75in W x 43in D
1x Extension leaf 17.75in.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
Danish Teak Oval Dining Table with Butterfly Extension Leaf
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak mid-century modern dining table, with self-storing bookmatched butterfly extension leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Kurt Østervig 'Attr' Oak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leaf that sits underneath the table top and folds out in two sections. The leaf measures 13.87" wide
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Extendable Rectangle to Square Cherrywood Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This marvel of a table is a rectangular shape when compact. Extend the butterfly leaf to create a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 30 in W 59.5 in D 59.5 in
Mid-Century Round Italian Table with Self Storing Butterfly Leaf
Located in Troy, MI
base, circa 1960s. Self storing butterfly leaf adds 16”. Found in Italy, no manufacturer’s marks found
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Design Extendable Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and high quality Danish design teak dining table. This table has a self-storing butterfly
Category
1990s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Skovby Style Mid Century Teak Hidden Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Countryside, IL
Skovby style mid century teak hidden butterfly leaf dining table
The table measures: 65 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
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Find a variety of butterfly leaf tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct butterfly leaf tables — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Butterfly leaf tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian butterfly leaf tables are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small butterfly leaf tables measuring 19.38 inches across. Heywood-Wakefield Co., Frem Røjle and Niels Otto Møller each produced beautiful butterfly leaf tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Butterfly Leaf Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,798, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $36,000 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 Butterfly Leaf Tables
- What is a table butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A butterfly leaf is a leaf in the center of a table that has a central seam and so can be folded and stored under the table top when not in use. It is called “butterfly” because when the leaf is opened to be put in place, it resembles a pair of wings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- What is a butterfly table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023When a table has a leaf, it means that you can adjust the size. A leaf is a removable section that enables you to expand the length of a table to accommodate more guests. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a draw leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 17, 2023The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While 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, 2024To 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.
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