Hepplewhite Mahogany Drop‐Leaf Table – ca. 1800 Massachusetts

Annihilate the landfill, one 200‑year‑old survivor at a time.

This early American Hepplewhite mahogany drop‑leaf table packs serious history into a compact footprint: six tapered legs, swing‑out supports, and gorgeous single‑board leaves that swing from slim console to small dining surface in seconds. Made in Massachusetts around 1800 and later refinished, it’s ideal as a hallway console, apartment dining table, or work‑from‑home desk for someone who prefers patina to particleboard.

The D’Beetle Difference

• True Antique Bones: Genuine ca. 1800 Hepplewhite form with six‑leg base and swing‑leg supports, in solid mahogany—not a reproduction. Refinished at some point, so it’s sturdier and more user‑friendly than a “museum only” piece, while still reading beautifully period.

• Leaf‑Up / Leaf‑Down Magic: Closed, it’s a slim console that hugs the wall; leaves up, it opens to a roughly 48 in wide oval/rectangle—enough for 2–4 people, a bar spread, or a puzzle night. Perfect for tight Cambridge dining rooms and long hallways that need both surface and circulation.

• Honest 200‑Year Patina: Condition is “working antique,” not pristine showroom: refinish shows age, the top has visible ink staining and scattered marks, and there are small splits and wear at the edges. Structurally sound and ready to use, or a dream project for a restorer who loves old mahogany.

Measurements

•    Height: approx. 28.5 in
•    Width closed: approx. 42 in
•    Depth closed: approx. 17.5 in
•    Depth with both leaves up: approx. 48 in footprint (see tape‑measure photos; message if you want exact leaf lengths).