Mid 20th Century Henredon Fliptop Console Dining Table

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Brand: Henredon
Piece: Mid-20th Century Flip-Top Console / Dining Table
Type: Console Table that Converts to Dining Table
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Brand: Henredon
Piece: Mid-20th Century Flip-Top Console / Dining Table
Type: Console Table that Converts to Dining Table
Style: Mid-Century / Transitional
Materials: Walnut and Oak
Origin: Made in USA
Why This Matters: A rare multifunctional piece that works beautifully in small spaces, transitional interiors, and collector settings.

More About This Item:
If you’ve ever wished a console could moonlight as a dining table, this Henredon flip-top console is the kind of piece that makes that wish real, and supremely stylish.

Dating to the mid 20th century and crafted from a combination of walnut and oak, the wide top is supported on either end by turned pedestal bases. The base is constructed in an “I” form with a stretcher for added stability and visual balance.

A standout feature: the top flips open into a dining table (and could also work as a buffet or serving table). Brass hinges run across the back, and once opened, the top slides to the center of the base, creating a practical surface for eating, entertaining, or serving.

When closed, the top displays beautifully cut oak veneers. When opened, the top surface is walnut, and the outer edges create a crisp oak-banded border. The baluster-style bases are turned solid walnut, while the feet and stretcher are walnut with oak on the top flat surface—stained to coordinate with only a subtle, intentional variation between the woods.

Henredon built its legacy around thoughtful design, quality construction, and pieces that feel both intentional and built to last. This mid-century flip-top console carries that ethos forward: a smart silhouette that’s at home in a living room, entry, or even a compact dining area. With the flip-top mechanism, it transitions effortlessly, going from a sleek console surface to a fully functioning dining table when you need it.

Function meets style here. The proportions feel considered, the lines are clean, and the overall presence reads as easy refinement rather than oversized formal furniture. This versatility makes it ideal for modern condos, city lofts, guest suites, or homes where every square foot needs to pull double duty. Pull up stools or chairs for an intimate breakfast spot, unfold it for dinner guests, or let it serve as a stylish console that’s ready when you are.

Design Style:
Henredon’s design language across eras blends traditional craftsmanship with accessible silhouettes, and this piece leans toward mid-century simplicity with a timeless stance. The flip-top detail gives it a functional twist, but the clean lines and balanced proportions keep it rooted in classic design, perfect for interiors that bridge eras. It resonates particularly well for:
- Transitional spaces needing multifunctional furnishings
- Mid-century influenced interiors
- Compact living spaces and urban settings
- Designer vignettes that prioritize layered function and form
- Space-saving dining solution


Brand Legacy:
Henredon is a name collectors and designers respect because it consistently marries quality construction with adaptable design. Founded in North Carolina in the mid-20th century, Henredon became known for serious craftsmanship and pieces that don’t feel outpaced by trends, even decades later.

They’re versatile, thoughtfully proportioned, and built with materials and joinery that have stood the test of time. This flip-top console diner is part of a legacy brand’s tradition of building furniture that lives well and ages beautifully. See less