Posted 7 years ago
jmari1267
(2 items)
I recently came into possession of this beautiful drop leaf table. I know nothing about I and have been unsuccessful with my Internet research.
The top of the table is a deep reddish color, with minor scratches and a few water rings, otherwise, very stable & in great condition. It has 5 legs that have metal rollers on the bottom.
I'm seeking any information I can get concerning this table, which will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Jmari1267
love this..................
I wonder if you are accurate on your name for this piece? A drop leaf, the extension leaf folds downward on hinges. Do these actually fold down or do they slide in under the main table proper?
Now for your rollers. Those are casters and can be very helpful in establishing a date. Is the actual wheel metal? They (the wheels) were made from wood, porcelain, leather, brass, steel etc. over a period of years in different eras.
Thanks for your feedback fhrjr2, yes, the table is connected by hinges. When the table is at its smallest size (3rd picture), the leafs are folded inward. However, the 2nd picture shows the table at its full length.
I thought this piece most unusual because, of all the drop leaf tables I've seen they all fold downward. Do you think because the leafs fold upward, that it may be named something other than drop leaf?
I rechecked the casters, and they appear to be metal or brass, because of the almost goldfish color tone, I'm thinking they might just be brass.
Thanks again for your feedback.
jmari1267
It would not be called a drop leaf. The arrangement I mentioned above with the leaf going under the proper is an extension table and the table you show would be a fold over if the leaf folds upward and down over the main table proper.
The casters sound right color for being brass. If that is the case you will want to do more research to be sure what you have and that everything is original. I believe (not positive) the design is Biedermeier from around 1820. That DOES NOT indicate the maker, only the style. If it turned out to be a Biedermeier you would be quite happy I assure you. There are oodles of reproductions so qualified research is very important for this piece.
Thanks again for your feedback fhrjr2. I will continue to do research on this piece. Can't thank you enough for your helpful feedback. Will keep you posted.
jmari1267
One thing that may work to your advantage is that this size and type fold over never really took hold or became as popular as drop leaf, gate leg, extension tables etc.
Thanks fhrjr2, to be honest, I've never seen anything like it in all my 66 years.
I'm hoping to find something on it in the future. From the looks of the piece, it is in its original state. Doesn't appear to have been refinished, has original hardware also. I'm really curious about its origin & can't wait to find out. I've never seen a table with 5 legs until I came into possession of this one.
jmari1267
If you were able to post pictures of the actual joinery and underside construction that would help. Especially where the legs are fastened to the top frame. It is an unusual piece and kind of a fun one to figure out. Don't feel bad about being 66, I am older and never grew up.
Thanks fhrjr2, not feeling bad about the 66 ????, really enjoying it a lot. I'll take your suggestion & post pics of the underside