Folding table

A folding table comprising a table top formed of a pair of table top halves, a pair of hinge assemblies securing the table top halves together along a transverse center line of the table for folding the table top halves together into a closed position in which the table top halves are substantially juxtaposed in adjacent planes and an open position in which the table top halves are substantially coplanar, and folding leg assemblies attached to undersurfaces of the respective table top halves, wherein each hinge assembly comprises a first hinge plate secured to one of the table top halves, a second hinge plate secured to the other of the table top halves and a hinge pin connecting the plates, and wherein at least one of the hinge assemblies includes a latching mechanism for latching the table in the open position, said latching mechanism comprising a pin extending from the first hinge plate, a latching lever mounted on the pin, spring means on the pin urging the latching lever toward the first hinge plate, latching apertures in the first and second hinge plates, corresponding latching projections on the latching lever adapted to fit in said apertures when the table is opened for latching the table in the open position, and a manually depressible extension on the latching lever for manipulating the lever to release the projections from the apertures when the table is to be folded.