drop-leaf table
Hinged dining surface
A drop-leaf table has hinged sections that can be folded down when not in use, allowing the table to occupy less space.
When the leaves are raised and supported by brackets or legs, the table expands to full size: We raised the drop-leaves for Thanksgiving dinner.
Common in small apartments and historic homes where space efficiency matters.
Swinging joint hardware
- flapsHinged control surfaces
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- gatelegPivoting furniture support
- bracketsMarks setting off text
pivot · latch · support · folding · extension · hardware · butterfly · raise
Tightly packed together
- foldableAble to bend flat
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- apartmentRented unit in building
efficient · versatile · multifunctional · portable · expandable · kitchenette · studio · dinette
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
- oakQuercus genus member
patina · restoration · auction · collectible · Edwardian · Georgian · provenance · estate-sale
Eating a meal
- rectangularFour right angles
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- roundCurved like circle
- pedestalSupport for statuary
hardwood · maple · farmhouse · traditional · craftsmanship · joinery · carpentry · cabriole
hinges
Swinging joint hardware
brackets · pivot · latch · support · folding · extension · hardware · butterfly · raise · lock
compact
Tightly packed together
- foldableAble to bend flat
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- nestingMaking a dwelling
apartment · efficient · versatile · multifunctional · portable · expandable · kitchenette · studio · dinette · wall-mounted
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
oak · patina · restoration · auction · collectible · Edwardian · Georgian · provenance · estate-sale · appraisal
dining
Eating a meal
- rectangularFour right angles
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- roundCurved like circle
pedestal · hardwood · maple · farmhouse · traditional · craftsmanship · joinery · carpentry · cabriole · apron
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- furniturebed, beds, chair, chairs, tables
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- space saverswall bed, loft bed, bunk bed, trundle bed, futon
- foldablesfolding chair, folding stool, camp chair, beach chair, lawn chair
- accent tablesTV tray