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Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design C.1930s
MebleinUK
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Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design C.1930s

1920 - 1940
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A beautifully crafted vintage mahogany drop leaf table, dating from the 1930s, featuring a traditional gateleg design with two hinged leaves that fold neatly down when not in use.

The table stands on elegant straight legs with pierced corner brackets, typical of mid-20th-century craftsmanship.

Made from solid mahogany with a warm, polished finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood.

This versatile piece is ideal as a kitchen, breakfast, or occasional table, offering both charm and practicality — easily seating up to four people when extended.

Width (extended): 136 cm

Excellent vintage condition — sturdy, with minor marks consistent with age and use.

The leaves fold and open smoothly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171819
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A beautifully crafted vintage mahogany drop leaf table, dating from the 1930s, featuring a traditional gateleg design with two hinged leaves that fold neatly down when not in use.
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The table stands on elegant straight legs with pierced corner brackets, typical of mid-20th-century craftsmanship.
MebleinUK
fig 1. A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers.
fig 1. Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design C.1930s

Made from solid mahogany with a warm, polished finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood.

This versatile piece is ideal as a kitchen, breakfast, or occasional table, offering both charm and practicality — easily seating up to four people when extended.

Width (extended): 136 cm

Excellent vintage condition — sturdy, with minor marks consistent with age and use.

The leaves fold and open smoothly.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171819
MebleinUK
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Archive I A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers.

Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design c.1930s

Archive II A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View II
Archive III A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View III
Archive IV A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View IV
Archive V A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View V
Archive VI A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View IX
Archive X A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View X
Archive XI A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View XI
Archive XII A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers. View XII
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Nottinghamshire
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A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers.
Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design c.1930s
Ref: SA1171819
A polished dark mahogany gateleg table shown with extended drop-leaf flaps, supported by square legs and cross stretchers.
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FAQs

A gateleg drop leaf table features hinged side flaps supported by legs that swing outwards like gates when extended. Originating in sixteenth-century Britain, this construction provides adaptable surface area while remaining compact when folded.

Tables from the 1930s were commonly crafted from dense timber such as solid mahogany or oak, often sealed with French polish. Mechanical components relied on steel or brass drop-leaf hinges alongside mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished wooden surfaces, period brass hardware, and natural wear around the pivoting leg joints. Examining the underside reveals period joinery marks and authentic timber colour variations rather than modern uniform machine cuts.

A vintage drop leaf table functions as a wall console when folded or as an intimate dining table when expanded. Positioning modern dining chairs alongside the dark wood creates balanced visual contrast within a contemporary scheme.

Maintain the polished timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the grain every few months. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent the drop flaps from warping.
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