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Drop Leaf Tables, A Brief History
Drop leaf tables usually date back to the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods and were very common
in the late 1600’s to the early 1700’s. A drop leaf table normally has a fixed center with hinged tops that fold down when not
in use. When the leafs are in use, there are different mechanisms to hold them in place depending on the age of the table itself. In the 1700’s, gate leg or swing leg tables were the norm. This means that a table leg that is normally folded in towards the
base of the table swings out to support the top when in use. The first gate leg tables were introduced in England.
Perfect for crowded or small spaces, a drop leaf table can be used in many places; kitchen, dining room, or den. The leaves
(tops) are folded down and out of the way until you need the space for entertaining or fancy dinner. Many of the drop leaf tables
made here in America were made of pine or maple, but many others brought over from England and some that were made by the masters
here in America are very ornate and richly decorated. These tables are a great asset to any home, but are especially nice in
smaller apartments where space is at a premium.
