Drop Leaf HM6 Dining Table

Introducing Drop Leaf, a foldable table that aims to provide flexibility. Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, in 1956 design duo Hvidt & Molgaard devised Drop Leaf. As the name suggests, this handsome oak or walnut table is built in the drop-leaf style, with a hinged section on each side that folds down from the fixed center. Such a space-saving design allows it to adapt to a variety of spaces, from a narrow console to its full expression as a dining table. While the drop-leaf style originated in England in the 17th century, this historic design was given a modern Danish rendering by Hvidt & Molgaard in the 50s. Unlike other tables in this style, Drop Leaf can be folded by one person. But this sharp attention to practicality is balanced with a keen appreciation of form. The table's collapsible wooden frames curve slightly outwards, adding a subtle point of interest. The decision to use frames instead of legs as supports had another benefit