Drop Leaf HM6 Soaped Oak

Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, in
1956 design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard 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 & Mølgaard 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: whether folded or stretched out in a star shape, they create a
clean, harmonious form. On the table’s underside, brass fittings gleam.
For tighter spaces, the lounge table version is available. This smaller piece boasts
the same curved wooden frames and is also foldable.