A Drop-Leaf Table is a table featuring one or two hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered to alter the size of the tabletop. Popular from the seventeenth century onwards, drop-leaf tables provided a practical solution for smaller homes while offering additional dining or working space when required. Antique examples are commonly found in oak, walnut and mahogany. *Related Terms*\ Gateleg Table, Pembroke Table, Sutherland Table, Table, Tilt-Top Table.