What is a drop leaf table?

A drop leaf table is a piece of furniture featuring a fixed central section and one or two hinged flaps that fold down. These folding leaves allow the surface area to expand or contract depending on daily room requirements. Historically designed for flexibility in smaller living spaces, these tables easily transition from compact wall consoles into functional dining or tea surfaces.

How do I use a Sutherland table?

A Sutherland table is positioned as an occasional or lamp table against a wall or beside seating. Its exceptionally narrow central frame and wide dropping leaves mean it occupies minimal floor space when closed. To use it, you swing out the wooden gate legs on either side and lift the hinged flaps into a horizontal position, creating a sturdy surface for tea, books, or display.

How do I date an Edwardian table?

Edwardian tables, made roughly between the late nineteenth century and the First World War, frequently display lighter satinwood banding and delicate inlaid mahogany or oval formats. Cabinetmakers during this period often revived earlier Sheraton and Georgian aesthetics. Examining the secondary woods, screw types, and overall construction methods helps separate these Edwardian interpretations from genuine eighteenth-century Georgian originals.

What is satinwood banding?

Satinwood banding is a decorative technique where narrow strips of pale, lustrous satinwood are inlaid around the edges of tabletops, drawers, or borders. This technique provides a sharp visual contrast against darker primary timbers like mahogany. Cabinetmakers utilised this linear inlay to frame the central grain and highlight the geometric proportions of Pembroke and occasional tables.

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Vintage Inlaid Drop Leaf Table

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A vintage inlaid drop leaf table offers folding leaves and delicate timber banding, bridging practical space-saving design with formal decorative craft.