What is a pembroke table?

A Pembroke table is a compact form featuring hinged leaves on two opposite sides. It typically includes a small drawer and slender legs. Cabinet makers designed them for light utility use in bedrooms, studies, and intimate drawing rooms.

How do you date a drop leaf table?

Dating relies on leg styles, timber selection, and hardware construction. Georgian pieces often show square tapered legs or slender cabriole supports. Later Victorian and Edwardian examples incorporate machine-made brass hinges, heavier proportions, and decorative stringing or marquetry.

Where were drop leaf tables used?

These tables served multiple functions in domestic spaces, acting as breakfast tables, writing desks, and occasional tea surfaces. Their folding leaves allowed them to sit flat against walls when floor space was required. Larger versions functioned as dining tables that accommodated additional guests by raising the side flaps.

What is a sutherland table?

A Sutherland table is a specific variation of the drop leaf design characterised by very narrow fixed central tops and wide leaves. When lowered, the leaves hang almost vertically to minimise the table footprint. Victorian homes utilised them extensively as versatile tea or occasional tables that moved easily about the room.

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These vintage mahogany drop leaf tables offer practical folding surfaces spanning Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Gateleg Table

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Gateleg Table

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£895

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1900 - 1920

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An Edwardian Mahogany Sutherland Drop Leaf Dining Table Seats 4 C1900

From Castleforge Antiques Ltd

£495

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 4 Flap Tea Table.

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 4 Flap Tea Table.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£185

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Drop-leaf & D-end Extending Dining Table

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£675

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Georgian Mahogany and Marquetry Oval Pembroke Table

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany and Marquetry Oval Pembroke Table

From Reindeer Antiques

£9,850

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Antique Quality Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Sutherland Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Quality Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Sutherland Table

From London City Antiques

£995

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Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table C.1820

19th century

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Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table C.1820

From MebleinUK

£599

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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-leaf, Sewing, Games, William Iv, C.1835

18th century

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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-leaf, Sewing, Games, William Iv, C.1835

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Single Drawer C.1820

From MebleinUK

£555

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Vintage Mahogany Drop Leaf Table Gateleg Design C.1930s

1920 - 1940

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