Antique Pembroke Tables are a style of a small table first seen in the 17th Century but became more commonly used in the Georgian period with small drop leaves on each side that can be opened and supported using small hinged brackets to create a larger table when needed. They are either rectangular or the slightly better models are oval in shape and can come with decorative inlays, including cross-banding or Shell centres. The variety of woods does vary on antique Pembroke tables from Mahogany, Rosewood and Satinwood and they will stand on very fine tapering legs with spade feet. The Pembroke table was named after the Countess of Pembroke who first ordered and commissioned this table in the late 17th century. This was reproduced by the famous furniture designers Chippendale and Hepplewhite along with Victorian and Edwardian cabinet makers. This is ideal table if you have limited space in your home because of their very practical proportions, ideal as a side table providing a home for a lamp but also very useful as an occasional table for afternoon tea. When extended they can make a small dining table for two to four people. Have a look below at our lovely, genuine examples available for sale below.
Drop Leaf - Gate Leg & Pembroke Tables for sale
Below are a few examples of previously sold Pembroke Tables but if any particular style looks of interest please let us know as we do get many similar designs in stock and we can try to locate something similar.
Regency Mahogany Antique Baby Pembroke Table dating from around 1830 and has two drop leaves with moulded edges and is made of quality solid mahogany. The design is quite unusual having two working drawers as opposed to the usual one. The two working drawers can be found on the same side while the opposite side has two faux drawers. All drawer fronts display decorative brass handles.
Victorian, Flamed Mahogany, Small Antique Serpentine Pembroke Table dating from around 1880 and has been designed in a serpentine shape, constructed from beautiful flamed mahogany. The top is strikingly figured and crafted in the serpentine shape with two drop leaves supported by swinging brackets underneath. The interior is partially fitted out, ideal for those small knick-knacks that need a home!
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- Malcolm Rankin,
I can always be sure that what I see in your sales brochures is what I actually get when it arrives ........ in other words I can buy online in confidence knowing that I will be just as delighted with the purchase when it arrives (which is always exactly on the date that you promise) as I was viewing and ordering it over the internet.
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Malcolm Rankin - Rita and Bill Taylor,
Dear James,Just want you to know that the tables have arrived and we are so very pleased with them. We can't express how delighted we are and all our apprehensions disappeared on opening up the wrappings. Thank you so much for your efficiency, consideration and patience! Please also thank Chris for his absolute efficiency from start to finish.You all deserve a very Happy Family Christmas. With all good wishes for 2021.Rita and Bill Taylor