The 13 Best Drop-Leaf Tables of 2023

Best Overall

Three Posts Boothby Drop Leaf Pedestal Dining Table

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Our top recommendation is for this pedestal table from Three Posts. The tabletop is available in several colors, including black, cherry, and cinnamon, as are the legs. Consider opting for a darker shade, one of several current dining room trends. This well-made round table has two leaves that can turn down, transforming it into a rectangular table. The pedestal base and curved legs are an appealing design: no need for a long tablecloth to cover up utilitarian or unattractive legs with this table. 

Plus, since the whole table is made from wood, it’s a solid and sturdy piece. No need to worry about wobbles. You can easily place this table against a wall, and have one flat down and one up. It seats two people with the flaps down, and four people when the leaves are both in the elevated position. It’s especially ideal for small spaces, like a breakfast nook or an eating area in the corner of an apartment. 

Price at time of publish: $267

_{Shape: Rectangular (without extensions) and round (with extensions) | Material: Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 24 x 42 x 29.75 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 42 x 42 x 29.75 inches | Seating Capacity: Up to 4}

Best for Small Spaces

Winsome Suzanne 3-PC Set Space Saver Kitchen

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This budget-friendly drop-leaf from Winsome is made from both solid and composite wood and comes with two stools. Its compact size makes it ideal for small spaces: The stools can be stashed under the table when the leaf is dropped down, and the footprint of the un-expanded table is around 30 inches long, and under 16 inches wide. With the leaf raised, two people can sit at the table for a meal or morning cup of coffee. 

Also handy for small spaces: The table comes with caster wheels so that you can easily move it from one location to another. Note that some of the wheels lock so that you don’t have to worry about the table shifting positions as you eat. That said, some buyers note that they felt the wheels made the table wobble a bit, and wound up removing them. The table also includes two drawers for storage. 

While the hardware for assembling this table is included, it might be quicker to augment the supplied materials with a cordless drill and wood glue. Be aware that the stools have a weight capacity of 200 pounds, and that two people seated side-by-side in the stools might find it a cramped fit. Despite these limitations, we think this table is a great option for anyone in need of a compact table.  

Price at time of publish: $180

_{Shape: Rectangular | Material: Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 29.61  x 15.47 x 32.76 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 29.61 x 29.13 x 32.76 inches | Seating Capacity: 2}

Best Budget

International Concepts Small Drop-Leaf Table

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Unlike any other option on the list, this drop-leaf table from International Concepts is available unfinished, as well as in a variety of shades, including rich mocha and washed gray taupe. That means if you can’t find your preferred hue, you can finish or paint it the shade of your choice. And while this table has a budget-friendly price, at well under $200, it’s made from solid hardwood. You can drop either one or both leaves. 

Assembly of this simple table with Shaker-style legs is simple and speedy, and it’s sturdy enough to hold a sewing machine or serve as a work desk. This piece is ideal for small spaces, and while it can seat up to four people, note that you likely won’t have room for anything beyond plates and cutlery (skip the floral centerpiece, and keep the salad bowl on the counter).

Price at time of publish: From $107 

_{Shape: Rectangle | Material: Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 30 x 22 x 18 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 36 x 22 x 18 inches | Seating Capacity: up to 4}

Best for the Kitchen

Winsome Space Saver With 2 Round Stools

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This practical drop-leaf table has a lot to recommend it: First off, it comes on wheels, which makes transport easy. And, it has two stools available, along with storage space in the table to stash them away. This table is ideal for kitchens, where it can provide extra counter space while you’re making a meal. Drawers and a towel rod add to its convenience. That towel rod can also be used to move the table from one spot to another. You could even wheel it out to your balcony or deck and have it serve as an outdoor table during barbeques (but note it can’t stand up to the elements, so keep it inside on a day-to-day basis and look for a more permanent outdoor side table if you want one to live outside permanently). 

When you’re ready to eat, you can raise a round leaf, and the table can then seat two people. This product is easy to assemble; leave yourself around an hour for the task. Once it’s put together, the set has a solid feel—no need to worry about wobbles or looseness. Just note that one design quirk is that the drawers cannot be easily accessed or opened while the leaf is in the extended position. 

Price at time of publish: $189 

_{Shape: Rectangular | Material: Composite wood | Dimensions Without Extension:  29.7 x 29.29 x 32.79  inches | Dimensions With Extension: not listed | Seating Capacity: Up to 2}

Best for Company

Latitude Run Adams Drop Leaf Trestle Dining Table

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If you’re looking for versatility—and a great table for when company comes over—look no further than this console and dining table from Latitude Run, which has a purposefully weathered top, almost as if it’s a farmhouse-style dining table, but with metal legs, which give it a more industrial look. The table has two leaves, and when fully extended, seats up to six people, giving it a large capacity. With both leaves down, the table has a slim footprint, making it ideal for small spaces. 

Made from manufactured wood, it looks great with either long benches or individual chairs (both of which are sold separately from the table). Without the leaves extended up, this table is long and narrow, making it ideal as a console table. Consider using this in your living room or entryway and moving it when company comes over—or keep it in your dining room for everyday use. It also can be used as a sideboard or buffet table, adding even more versatility. 

Price at time of publish: $336

_{Shape: Rectangular | Material: Manufactured Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 63  x 12.25  inches | Dimensions With Extension: 63  x 31.5   inches | Seating Capacity: up to 6}

Best for Versatility

Ikea Norden Gateleg Table

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Let us count just a few of the ways people use the IKEA Norden: As a kitchen or dining room table, of course, but also as a craft table, a gaming table, a living room console, a room divider, a side table, a home bar, a work desk—the list goes on and one. Suffice to say, this is the most versatile table on our list. This, along with a reasonable price point, makes this multifunctional piece of furniture a great addition to nearly anyone’s home. Even if you tire of it in one room, you might find it works well elsewhere. Technically, it’s a gateleg table, which means the leg folds out to support the extension. 

With both large leaves down, this table has a width of around 10 inches; with the leaves up, it can fit four people. With six drawers, you have plenty of space to store napkins and cutlery (or notions and game controllers, if you’re using it as a craft or gaming table, respectively). Note that if one end of the table is placed against the wall, one set of drawers will be inaccessible. 

All in all, this is a space-saving table that's both sturdy and practical. That said, part of that sturdiness involves a heavy piece of furniture—and it becomes heavier still when you fill the drawers. That means that it’s not easy to move from one location to another. 

Price at time of publish: $350

_{Shape: Rectangle | Material: Particleboard, Fiberboard, Melamine foil, Acrylic paint | Dimensions Without Extension: 10.25 x 31.5 x 29.13 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 59.88 x 31.5 x 29.13 inches | Seating Capacity: up to 4}

Best Wood

Room & Board Adams Drop-Leaf Table

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The Shaker design-style Adams table is a more high-end option. It’s made entirely of solid wood—either maple, ash, cherry, or walnut—and built by artisans in West Virginia. If you’re unsure about which of these finish options will look best in your space, consider ordering a sample for $25, or requesting photo cards, which are free. 

Two leaves can be extended upward, bringing the table from 30 to 46 inches. Because it’s made from real wood, the table is incredibly sturdy and durable. The wood also means that it’s a heavier item, weighing in at 62 pounds. The only assembly required is to attach the legs. 

The table has a lacquer finish, which is intended to help it hold up during daily usage. But even with that stain, this table requires additional care to help it remain looking good: to that end, plan to use coasters and placemats to protect the wood from scratches. Clean with a damp cloth and avoid cleaning products that include ammonia (like Windex), alcohol, or petroleum, as well as routine use of furniture polish. 

Price at time of publish: $1,599

_{Shape: Rectangle | Material: Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 30 x 34 x 29 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 46 x 34 x 29  inches | Seating Capacity: 2-4}

Best With Storage

Wade Logan Extendable Drop Leaf Dining Table

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When you’re in a small space, you want to use every inch of it: suitcases are filled with off-season clothes, and you’ll delight in furniture that offers unexpected storage, like this Wade Logan table, which includes two shelves in the center. This table can be used for a variety of functions, from a standard dining room table to an office desk. Fold one flap up to make it large enough to accommodate four people or lift up both, and this table can seat six people. When it’s folded up, it makes for a perfect side table, entryway table, or console table against a wall. Note that the central storage can only be accessed when at least one flap is extended. 

This drop-leaf table is made from manufactured wood and is available in several colors, including white marble and black walnut. While there are some wheels on this table, making it easy to open it up and support the leaves, there are no wheels on the central section, and, because it's a heavier piece, it might not be easy to move this table from one place in your home to another. 

Price at time of publish: $170

_{Shape: Rectangle | Material: Manufactured wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 31.5 x 9 x 29.1  inches | Dimensions With Extension: 55.1 x 31.5 x 29.1 inches | Seating Capacity: Up to 6}

Best With Chairs

Bob’s Discount Furniture Blake 3-Piece Drop-Leaf Set

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Choosing chairs to go along with drop-leaf tables can sometimes be a challenge, involving a lot of calculations about the available width between table legs. That’s where this drop-leaf table from Bob’s Discount Furniture comes in, since it’s part of a set that comes with two chairs. Note that the table can seat up to four people; additional chairs must be purchased separately. 

This cottage-style dining table is made of wood, as are the two matching chairs. Weighing in at 62 pounds, the table is incredibly sturdy. Assembly is required for this set, although it’s an option to get white glove delivery and have someone unpack and assemble the table and chairs. The chairs are comfortable, and the colors are attractive. All in all, this is a beautiful set, with a great price given the high quality and sturdy make of the furniture. Getting the drop leaves in place may be a bit counterintuitive. Just note that the supports need to be pushed into the table, rather than outward.

Price at time of publish: $299 

_{Shape: Rectangular, Round | Material: Wood | Dimensions Without Extension: 42  x 26 x 30  inches | Dimensions With Extension: 42  x 42  x 30  inches | Seating Capacity: Up to 4}

Best Single Drop Leaf

Buylateral Tiffany Drop Leaf Dining Table

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For both space reasons and aesthetic ones, a drop-leaf table with a single leaf can be an appealing option. This one converts to a U-shaped table when the leaf is in place, and is a rectangle without the extension. The permanent flat edge means you can always keep one end of this budget-friendly and well-reviewed table against a wall. 

Made from MDF and rubberwood, this table is spill-resistant and sturdy. This table would be ideal for small spaces, from awkwardly shaped kitchens to corners of studio apartments. Matching chairs are available, but must be purchased separately. On the whole, this table offers good value and quality for the price, along with an attractive, somewhat unusual shape and convenient compact size. 

Price at time of publish: $135

_{Shape: Square or U-Shape | Material: Rubberwood, Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) | Dimensions Without Extension: 29 x 30 wide x 30 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 29  x 43.75  x 30 inches | Seating Capacity: Up to 4}

Best Modern

Holly & Martin Driness Drop Leaf Table

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The Holly & Martin Driness table seamlessly transitions from console to dining table. As a double drop-leaf table, it offers three potential configurations and sizes. Given its long, narrow shape when both leaves are dropped, there’s no space to place chairs, although it works well as a console table in this configuration. 

It has a generous capacity, seating up to six people in the extended position. It has a modern look, with clean lines and industrial-style metal legs in either white or black depending on the tabletop color. Assembly is relatively straightforward, although some buyers note that it’s lengthy and easier with two people involved, and several wished there were written instructions, as well as illustrations. In particular, note that the padded end of the table legs is intended to align with the tabletop (and not the floor). 

Price at time of publish: $254

_{Shape: Rectangular | Material: Medium-density fiberboard, metal, melamine | Dimensions Without Extension: 63 x 14 x 29.5 inches | Dimensions With Extension: 63 x 31.5 x 29.5 inches | Seating Capacity: 4–6}

Best Round

Signature Design by Ashley Berringer Round Drop Leaf Table

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If your preferred dining room table style goes back and forth between round and rectangle, consider this table from Ashley Furniture, which shifts shapes depending on how the leaves are positioned. With two leaves, you have the option to keep one in the down position, setting the table directly next to a wall. The table is made from wood and engineered wood, with a realistic look that might fool guests into believing it’s made without veneers or engineered wood. 

Easy assembly is one of the table’s perks—it’ll take around 15 minutes to put together, according to the manufacturer. This round table seats up to four people. Stylistically, it can work with a lot of design aesthetics, including rustic, vintage, country, or traditional. Matching chairs, with similar tilt-out legs and wood, are available and sold separately. Thanks to its size, this piece would work particularly well in small dining rooms or in the kitchen.

Price at time of publish: $170

_{Shape: Round | Material: Wood, Engineered Wood, Veneer | Dimensions Without Extension: 42 x 26 x 30.63 inches  | Dimensions With Extension: 42  x 42 x 30.63  inches | Seating Capacity: up to 4}