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Jens Risom Convertible Dining Table or Console
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom walnut dining table which also can be used as a console table. Perfect size for a desk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Van Keppel Green VKG Ebonized Convertible Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
sets of bracket-shaped legs that raise to convert to a dining table. (VAN KEPPEL GREEN, VKG)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Convertible Grassclosth Console/Dining Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Convertible Grassclosth Console/Dining Table, 1970. Converts to dining table. Restored
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Convertible Danish Desk, Dining Table or Partners Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
four corners, it functions as a partners desk or a dining table in the middle of a room. Two legs can
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Wood

Victorian Style Carved Walnut Convertible Console or Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Large Victorian-style console in walnut wood with folding top convertible into a dining table
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored 8 Person Convertible Rattan and Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century six-person rattan dining table with 5-strand legs and a solid mahogany table. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTONIO CITTERIO FOR MAXALTO "CUMA" BRUSHED OAK CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE-TO-DINING TABLE Unmarked, circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Baker Burl Wood Flip Top Convertible Console Table to Game Dining Tables
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Baker burl wood flip top convertible console table to game dining tables. Multifunctional
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Outdoor Black Teak Dining / Ping Pong Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor Convertible Solid Teak Dining Table that converts into a Ping Pong Table. Net is removable
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Outdoor Black Teak Dining / Ping Pong Table
Outdoor Black Teak Dining / Ping Pong Table
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H 30 in W 108 in D 60 in
Henredon Cabriole Leg Parquet Flip Top Console to Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful Henredon flip top console table convertible into small dining table. When extended it
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chrome & Maple Flip-Top Dining Hall Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the utility of mid-century German design with this fantastically convenient flip-top table
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table with folding leafs. You can use the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern convertible liftable coffee dining table with folding leafs. You can use the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Convertible Walnut Console Table
Located in Bronx, NY
A convertible walnut console table, with tapered legs, brass hooks on both sides, the hinged top
Category

Early 20th Century French Console Tables

Convertible Walnut Console Table
Convertible Walnut Console Table
H 24 in W 24 in D 12 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Convertible Console or Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style oak large console table with a fold-open top, carved fluted legs in each corner
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Oak Convertible Console, Dining Table with Brass Trim
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th large console table with a fold-open top, brass trim detail, and tapered fluted legs
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Convertible Console, Dining Table with Brass Trim
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style (19th century) mahogany large console table with a fold-open top, brass trim detail
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern convertible fold out console dining table 1 drawer.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Drop-Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
& Sons and imported by John Stuart Inc. The sculptural legs of this convertible table slide open easily
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Dark Olive Grass Cloth Textured Flip Top Game Convertible to Dining Table
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass cloth wrapped bracket feet flip top (doubles in size) square game table
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

'Coclea' Convertible Cocktail / Dining Table by Maison Jansen, c. 1970
By Sormani, Fabrizio Cocchia, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
transforms from cocktail table to dining table with a push of a button, designed by Fabrizio Cocchia
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Demi Lune Console Tables, Georgian Period 1820, Convertible
Located in Belmont, MA
create a spacious dining room table for up to six guests. Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner party or
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Flip-Top Convertible Console Table for Widdicomb 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
as a serving or a dining table. A truly multifunctional piece that would be perfect for a small New
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Emiel Veranneman Rare Convertible Coffe Table, Belgium, ca. 1980
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in New York, NY
Emiel Veranneman ( 1924-2003 ) Rare convertible lacquered coffee table, with inset glass top
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Convertible Demilune Table with Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style (19th century) mahogany demilune console table with a fold-open circular top, brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart with Convertible Folding Table top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a convertible top which measures 19.5" x 29.5" in cart mode and 29.5" x 29.5 in table mode.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Jürg Bally adjustable coffee dining table Switzerland 1951
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
"Ess-Tee-Tisch" (dining/tea table) and "asthetisch" (aesthetic), reflects its dual purpose. With
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cherry

Italian Convertible Bar Cart / Coffee Table, Raul Barbieri for Ycami, 1990
By Ycami Collection, Raul Barbieri
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Convertible Trolley / Coffee Table, Raul Barbieri for Ycami, 1990 Main image shows the 1
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Convertible Bar Cart / Table on Casters with Removable Tray, c 1960s, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile and utilitarian Mid-Century Modern bar cart can convert to a table and has a
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Bar Cart with Three Tier and Two Leafs Convertible in Tea Table
Located in Miami, FL
folding and the cart is convertible in a functional coffee tea or table that you love it. It has wheels
Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Bar Cart with Three Tier and Two leafs convertible in Tea Table
Located in Miami, FL
folding and the cart is convertible in a functional coffee tea or table that you love it. You also can
Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Hi-Lo Convertible Reed Coffee Dinette Game Table w/ Nesting Benches Stools Chair
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round reed coffee - dinette dining or game table w/ nesting benches stools
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This innovative bar cart by Sergio Rodrigues was crafted in circa 1960 from Brazilian Rosewood with contrasting white formica interior, made in Brazil and recently imported to the st...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

19th Century Console Table/ Gaming Table Nut Wood, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Wonderful console/ gaming table from the late 19th century, circa 1870, the so-called Historism
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Console Tables

Materials

Spruce, Nutwood, Burl

Adjustable Chinese Console Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
may be beautiful, it was the versatility of this convertible table that made it such a valuable
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Adjustable Chinese Console Table, circa 1850
Adjustable Chinese Console Table, circa 1850
H 32.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.75 in
French Mahogany Empire Console Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A convertible demilune console-to-game table - made in the Empire style - in 19th Century France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Empire Console Game Table
French Mahogany Empire Console Game Table
H 30.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in
Art Deco Brass Glass Table Lampe Table, 1910
Located in Rijssen, NL
Art Deco brass and clear glass table lamp. Convertible lamp that can be decorated on the table or
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Console and Game Table in Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Console in Boulle marquetry with brass background with scrolls, arabesques and flowers, convertible
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Console and Game Table in Boulle Marquetry
Console and Game Table in Boulle Marquetry
H 30.12 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Arrebo Mobler Danish Modern Table
Located in London, GB
, 1960s features a convertible folding tabletop which measures: Table top folded out: 88 cm X 70 cm
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Arrebo Mobler Danish Modern Table
Arrebo Mobler Danish Modern Table
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Steel Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Steel Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Steel Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Steel Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Joe Colombo 'Domo' Brass Table Lamps by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Phyllis Morris Original Poodle Table Lamp, Signed, Blue, 1952 Hollywood Regency
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phyllis Morris original poodle table lamp, signed, Blue, 1952 Hollywood Regency. Iconic American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Set of Two Joe Colombo 'Domo' Steel Table Lamps by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

MCM Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge in Blue Fabric
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table. Wherever you choose to put it, this chair is sure to be your new conversation piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Victorian Style Pair of Silver Plated 3-Flame Convertible Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
ideal complement for a table or any other furnishing needs, in its time-defying elegance, it goes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Mid-Century Modern Folding Bar Cart with Two Tier
Located in Miami, FL
are easily and quickly folding and the cart is convertible in very slim piece you can hide anywhere
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spritzer & Fuhrmann Tableware Sterling Silver Five Arms Candelabra
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in Tarry Town, NY
and foliate details on its exterior, elevating your table setting with a touch of sophistication. This
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Vintage 1930s English Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Signed Chrome and Brass Convertible Dining Table by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Catania, IT
Great manufacturing for this dinner table designed and produced by Romeo Rega in Italy during the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Transitional Burled Wood Flip-Top Convertible Console or Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Burled wood flip-top convertible console or dining table An incredible burled wood topped console
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining/Game Table - Eugenio Gerli & Mario Cristiani - Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in SouthPort, CT
Convertible game/dining table in cream lacquer, nickel and steel by Eugenio Gerli & Mario Cristiani
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nickel, Steel

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Convertible Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the convertible dining table you’re looking for. A convertible dining table — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage convertible dining table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a convertible dining table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A convertible dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Domus, Poul Hundevad and Afra & Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful convertible dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Convertible Dining Table?

A convertible dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,040, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

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 Convertible Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.