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Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
Sheraton Drop Leaf Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Sheraton drop leaf table, the top and leaves with beautiful figured mahogany, single drawer above
Category

Antique 1820s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Drop Leaf Table
Sheraton Drop Leaf Table
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 37.25 in
19th Century Drop Leaf Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Dutch 19th Century painted drop leaf table. With original painted top and on restored legs. Circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Drop Leaf Table
H 28.35 in W 57.49 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century walnut drop leaf table.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Table
H 28 in W 42 in D 42.25 in
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice solid heavy 18th century Queen Anne drop leaf table. Nicely tapered swing leg ending
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Antique Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
H 27.75 in W 41 in D 19 in
Victorian Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19th century, with two lyre form legs and two gate legs on
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19C.
Victorian Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, 19C.
H 29 in W 46.75 in D 34 in
Handmade Country English Elm Drop Leaf Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade Country English elm drop leaf table.
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20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Elm

Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Original painted Danish drop-leaf table, circa 1790 H. 77 W-open. 121 W-closed. 63 D. 84 cm H
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Antique 18th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790
Danish Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1790
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 33.08 in
Midcentury Kittinger Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Asheville, NC
grained mahogany gate leg drop-leaf table, Queen Anne legs terminating in pad feet. Pattern WA1 122 B
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Duncan Phyfe style drop leaf table with matchbook crotch mahogany veneers. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Devon, GB
Mid 18th century solid mahogany drop leaf table with four tapering legs and pad feet.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Maple drop leaf table New England 1740-50. Excellent color and patina on a
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Maple Drop Leaf Table
H 26.25 in W 13.5 in D 43 in
A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A solid mahogany drop leaf table six legs. 1950's Depth when opened is 49.25"
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
A mahogany drop leaf table. 1950's
H 28.5 in W 55.25 in D 16.25 in
18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, having a lovely figured solid top, once the leaves
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
H 29 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
Queen Anne Cherry Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
New England Cherry Queen Anne swing leg drop leaf table. Excellent color and patina to the old
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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Queen Anne Cherry Drop Leaf Table
Queen Anne Cherry Drop Leaf Table
H 28 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
George III Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine George III oval drop-leaf table in mahogany, with cabriole gate-legs and simple Queen Anne
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Statton Trutype Walnut Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
By Statton Trutype
Located in Germantown, MD
Statton Trutype walnut pembroke drop-leaf table. 17.5" Wide with leaves dropped x 33" wide with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Drop Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid drop-leaf table having an unusual triangular shape, the top having a fine
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Boxwood, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Drop Leaf Table
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Drop Leaf Table
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous quality Georgian Irish mahogany drop leaf table with rich patination and grain. The
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Antique 19th Century Irish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
Fabulous Georgian Irish Drop Leaf Table
H 73 in W 96.5 in D 41.2 in
Vintage Regency Scalloped Dropped Leaf Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with this Vintage Regency Scalloped Drop-Leaf Table
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Small Drop Leaf Table - Stickley Era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Small Drop Leaf Table This is a very nice smaller Arts & Crafts Antique Drop
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Baroque drop leaf table with leg support on each side- extending table to 55
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Baroque drop leaf table with leg support on each side- extending table to 59
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Regency drop leaf table. This was made in England, we would date it
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Antique 1820s British Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
Antique Regency Drop Leaf Table
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 40.16 in
19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art drop leaf table with two drawers from the Gustavian period in
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
19th c, Swedish Folk Art Drop Leaf Table
H 30.32 in W 81.11 in D 41.74 in
18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
Located in Fullerton, CA
An 18th century vintage wood drop leaf table with one large drawer from Sweden. This classic wood
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Swedish Drop Leaf Table
H 30.5 in W 52.5 in D 53 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming drop-leaf table with symmetrical marquetry inlay. The table has a drawer with key. The top
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
H 28.35 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century oval shaped drop-leaf table from the Provence region of France
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Antique 18th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century French Oval Drop-Leaf Table
H 31.25 in W 48.25 in D 49 in
Biggs Kittinger Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
drop leaf table pembroke table. Tables are in excellent structural condition with some finish loss. No
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Drop Leaf Table, Portugal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A George III styled portuguese drop leaf table from the 19th Century with 5 legs that doubles the
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Louis XVI drop-leaf table. Dimensions table opened: 63.5in. W x 44.25in. D x
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century English Pembroke drop-leaf table made in the Regency taste. Features a mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 1800s Federal Mahogany Single Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A large Early 1800s American Federal Mahogany Single Drop Leaf Table. Measures 45" in width, 40" in
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American mahogany drop-leaf table Tapered straight legs, one drawer, swing arm hold
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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Swedish drop-leaf table from the mid-18th century, in late Baroque, featuring a contoured
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Oval Drop-Leaf Table. The two ends lift up and are supported by
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Measurements
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique American Federal Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique American federal style cherry wood drop leaf table, 19th century. With a 2 board top, a
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Antique 19th Century North American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century American Chippendale Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Carmel, CA
A fine American mahogany Chippendale drop-leaf table with two deep leaves, each measuring 18". The
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Table
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak drop-leaf table! Boasting an intriguing asymmetrical design, charmingly sculptural gate legs, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Cherry Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 19th century cherry Pembroke drop leaf table with batwing brass hardware. Old finish, has
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Antique Early 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

English Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This elegant gate leg drop leaf table, designed in the exquisite Hepplewhite style and made in
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Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
drop leaf table imparts a curious aura. The two expansive leaves swoop up from either end and are
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table
19th Century Swedish Wooden Drop Leaf Table
H 29.3 in W 19.7 in D 44.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Style Oak Drop Leaf Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Queen Anne style oak drop leaf table, 19th century. With a single board top and two D
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this mahogany drop leaf table dates from the 1930s. Oval table top (when leaves
Category

Early 20th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheridan Pembroke Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pembroke Mahogany Drop Leaf Table C1830 Measures- Leaves up 28.5"H x 44.75"W x 36.5"D; leaves down 23"W
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Antique Early 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Plumb Pudding Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English plumb pudding mahogany drop-leaf table with tulip wood cross banding, original brasses and
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rectangular top with rounded corners add an elegant touch. The table's drop leaf design allows for
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
Early 1800s Antique Drop Leaf Table
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 42 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany drop-leaf table, having two drawers to the front and two faux
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet, Early 18th Century England
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An English 19th century drop leaf table with folding top and beautiful turned legs. This English
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1820
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany drop leaf table having a quality mahogany top with two oval
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Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany drop leaf table having a quality mahogany top with two oval
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Antique 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Other

Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle two drawer Drop Leaf Table. Measures 56.25" in width
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish drop-leaf table from the Gustavian era. The model is very unusual with a
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Blonde Maple and Ebony Biedermeier Style Drop Leaf Table, circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Continental Biedermeier drop leaf table.
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Antique Early 1900s European Biedermeier Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Unusual Antique George III Pine Drop Leaf Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George III pine drop leaf table Having a pine top with two oval drop leaves
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Antique 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Unusual Antique George III Pine Drop Leaf Table
Unusual Antique George III Pine Drop Leaf Table
H 28.94 in W 42.13 in D 45.48 in
American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early Federal Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop leaf table with a great aged color and
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

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Drop Leaf Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of drop leaf tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique drop leaf tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Find 2282 antique and vintage drop leaf tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Drop leaf tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Drop leaf tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small drop leaf tables measuring 1 inches across. Drop leaf tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much are Drop Leaf Tables?

Prices for drop leaf tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, drop leaf tables begin at $236 and can go as high as $298,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,001.

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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    When 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, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining 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.