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Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
Faux tortoiseshell dining table with hexagonal top. Chrome frame.
Category

20th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Vintage Brighton Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Dining Table
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Gorgeous Brighton Pavilion style tortoiseshell burnt bamboo rattan dining table, circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood

Mario Buatta John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table 2 Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Buatta John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table with 2 Leaves. Item
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the exotic nature of Art Deco design with this mesmerizing vintage console table! Featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Ratan and Bamboo Console Table and Matching Mirror - Se
Located in Hartville, OH
Rare Faux Tortoiseshell painted Ratan and Bamboo Console Table with matching mirrors and custom
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Brass and Tortoiseshell Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
and tortoiseshell resin. This table lamp is equipped with one light socket (E27). A professional
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

George IV Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Mahogany Tilt-Top Table
Located in New York, NY
The octagonal top inlaid with tortoiseshell and flame mahogany secured by metal studs; raised on an
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mahogany

Midcentury Golden Brass and Tortoiseshell Enamel Table Lamp by BD Lumica, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
table lamp. This lamp is composed by golden brass and tortoiseshell enamel. The lampshade is not
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Tortoiseshell Murano Art Glass Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Prototypes made for Roche Bobois. The tortoiseshell glass can be removed for transport. One E14
Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Great Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Great pair of decorative faux tortoiseshell tole lamps, 20th century 26.5" to the top of the
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Gorgeous tall lamp, made out of silverplated metal and acrylic to ressemble tortoiseshell. The base
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Arthur Court Pair of Mounted Tortoiseshell Lamps in Cast Aluminum 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of back-illuminated tortoise shell lamps in cast aluminum by Arthur Court, American 1970’s. The pair have been professionally polished and rewired with new sockets. These h...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Dining Table by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak dining table by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: ø 150 x H 80 cm, Base: ø 65 cm Materials: Massive
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

John Widdicomb Patinaed Brass Top Console Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinaed Console Table. A Console Table Faux
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Country Regency Burl Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
table came to be. Did an estate carpenter happen to see a fine table with richly patterned tortoiseshell
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Candle Stands

Materials

Elm, Burl

Country Regency Burl Table
Country Regency Burl Table
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Chrome Art Deco Serving Table with Faux Turtle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
beautiful combination of shiny chrome and imitation tortoiseshell. The base of the table is foldable, so
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
Amber Coin Spot Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Amber, tortoiseshell color coin spot pattern art glass table lamp, this example is in very Fine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Metal Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing Made of Spelter or Pot Metal Faux Tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1950s Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bulbous ceramic French table lamp with dome lampshade The lamp has a large ceramic urn which is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Tortoise Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Rovereta, SM
French tortoiseshell and brass table lamp, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Charles Schneider Verre de France Art Nouveau Rubaniers Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1920's French Le Verre Français cameo glass and iron hardware Rubaniers table lamp. The iron
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Consoles / Sofa Table or Sideboard, Demilune
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Russian neoclassical demilune marble top console, sideboard or sofa table having a tortoiseshell
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Stiffel Large Brass and Crystal Bouillotte Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
crystals. With original cream and gold tortoiseshell shades, and stately finials. Can deliver curbside up
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1980s Mid-century Modern Glass Italian Table Lamp with Vienna Straw Lampshade
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A table lamp made by brass and glass fake tortoiseshell effect with the original brass and Vienna
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp for Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Willy Daro, Maison Jansen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oak Coffee Table Mini by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
dining table is defined by a circular top with soften edge, resting on a decagonal base. Dining tables
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Coffee Table Mini by Daniel Nikolovski
Oak Coffee Table Mini by Daniel Nikolovski
H 14.57 in W 17.01 in D 14.3 in
Oak Coffee Table Maxi by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dining table is defined by a circular top with soften edge, resting on a decagonal base. Dining tables
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Coffee Table Maxi by Daniel Nikolovski
Oak Coffee Table Maxi by Daniel Nikolovski
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century square table tray, made in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is attributed to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
thin groove for displaying fine plates before being placed on the dining table. The plates would simply
Category

Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak

Willy Rizzo in the Style Italian Midcentury Set of Two Serving Tray in Plex
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Set of two tray in tortoiseshell plex with handles in briar-like in the style of Willy Rizzo from
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Mughal Console Influenced by French 50s with Very Intricate Decor in the Drawers
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
very geometric decoration using faux tortoiseshell, ebony, granadillo and sgrafitto bone inlays veneers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Boullework Brass Marquetry Stands
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
bronze. The sides of each stand feature panels of Boullework marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, all
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Console After Charles Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style Ormolu-Mounted tulipwood and mahogany console table
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Magazine Rack, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
steel-banded travertine dining tables and bronze table lamps, all of which were handmade. He opened
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Sculptural Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
tortoiseshell lampshade.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Brutalist Sculptural Lamp
Brutalist Sculptural Lamp
H 48 in W 12 in D 7 in
Faux Tortoise Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoiseshell. One red and the other blue
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Faux Tortoise Lamps
Faux Tortoise Lamps
H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Bakelite Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Au Bain Marie
Located in New York, NY
set promises to add a touch of refinement to any dining table that it graces. It is signed "Au Bain
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bakelite

Midcentury Italian Willy Rizzo Faux Tortoisshell Cross Leg Tray Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful midcentury tortoiseshell tray table produced in Italy during the 1970s. The design for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Oblong Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
placing on top of a credenza or dining table, or on a dining table. Just be sure it is paired with tall
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Cocktail Set Ice Bucket, Thermos Coaster & Tray Lucite Barware Midcentury Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury ice bucket, thermos and coaster Faux tortoiseshell )(Lucite) and metal, (the metal can
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 17th century
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Shell Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
great for placing on top of a credenza or dining table. Just be sure it is paired with tall leafy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, orange, blue and green hues. The design has also been called "Tartaruga" (tortoiseshell). Would make a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Oak Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
thicknesses of massive oak boards, interlocked between eachother with minimal jointery. Oak dining table is
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
Oak Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Gallery Tray on Mahogany Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful refined large faux tortoiseshell silver plate serving tray on a faux bamboo mahogany
Category

20th Century English Serving Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Table Lamp in Brass and Tortoiseshell Resin by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice table lamp in brass and tortoiseshell resin designed by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian polychrome decorated parcel-gilt console table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian baroque polychrome-decorated, parcel-gilt console table, the faux marble serpentine top
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Console Tables

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux tortoiseshell table lamp, with spherical element above hexagonal base, gold trim, on black
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Linen

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
H 26.5 in W 17.75 in D 11.25 in
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps in the Form of Classical Grecian Figures
Located in Suffolk, GB
A highly decorative pair of late 19th century bronze table lamps in the form of Classical Grecian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Five Piece Silver & Tortoiseshell Vanity Brush Set, 1923
Located in Worcester, GB
English five piece silver & Tortoiseshell Vanity brush set 1923 Period Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Chippendale Period Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, English, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Important Chippendale Period Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, having an oval tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 1760s British Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Victorian Style Silver Plate Tray on Stand Platter Server Faux Tortoiseshell
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Victorian style silver plate tray with faux-tortoiseshell. Comes with the solid stand
Category

2010s Victorian Platters and Serveware

Alabaster Lamp from Volterra, Italia, 1930s.
Located in Firenze, Toscana
" machined on the lathe in two pieces. Very beautiful tortoiseshell alabaster color.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp  from Volterra, Italia, 1930s.
Alabaster Lamp  from Volterra, Italia, 1930s.
H 22.05 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Excellent Neoclassical Showcase With Important Landscapes Painted Inside
Located in Carrocera, Spain
table with shapely leg and walnut top and tortoiseshell. The cabinet has claws on carved legs , you
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vitrines

Vintage Round Parsons Style Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table or Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous vintage Parsons style dining table, circa 1970. Oil drop lacquer finish which
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bamboo and Tortoiseshell Finish Circular Dining Room Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Circular bamboo and Tortoise Shell finish dining room table. Seats four comfortably. With a 40 inch
Category

Vintage 1950s English Anglo-Indian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo

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Tortoiseshell Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell dining table for your home. Each tortoiseshell dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tortoiseshell dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tortoiseshell dining table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tortoiseshell dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but BD Lumica, John Widdicomb and Willy Rizzo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Dining Table?

A tortoiseshell dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,503, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $24,774.
Questions About Tortoiseshell Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.