[59518] British Classic Gateleg Table, Expandable Drop Leaf Dining Table, Side Table, Oak, Butterfly Oval

This is a classic British gateleg table made from oak.

This elegant piece features a classical design reminiscent of the good old Western traditions, and the deep grain of the oak wood. It can be used as a dining table or cafe table, or it can be folded up and attached to the wall as a console table.

Drop Leaf Table
In the 16th century in England, extendable tables appeared that could be used when guests came over. In the first half of the 17th century, when furniture-making techniques had further developed, drop-leaf tables with three-piece tabletops and foldable extensions at both ends became popular. When the wings are extended, they become a table top, and when folded, they become a thin rectangle. Only one side can be folded. This table can be used for different occasions, such as when guests are present at a party, it can be extended, and when it is used on a daily basis, it can be folded compactly.

Gateleg Table
In the 16th century, extendable tables that could accommodate guests appeared in England. Among them, the gateleg table, which had legs that supported the extension board and could be opened and closed like a gate, is called a gateleg table, and is still a familiar piece of furniture in British homes today.

Oak
Oak is now becoming a luxury furniture material due to its rising price. Despite its hardness and difficulty in processing, it is said to be the best material for furniture. Furniture made from hard oak is sturdy, has a smooth wood grain, is resistant to scratches and dents, and is particularly suitable for tables. And above all, its greatest appeal is the bold pattern called tiger stripe that is mixed in with the beautiful and impressive wood grain.