Gateleg table

A gateleg table is a type of furniture first introduced in England in the 16th century.

The hinged section, or flap, was supported on pivoted legs joined at the top and bottom by stretchers constituting a gate.

Large flaps had two supports, which had the advantage of providing freer leg space in the centre.

[1] The earliest gateleg tables of the 16th and 17th century were typically made of oak.

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