Antique Adjustable Victorian Reading Table / Side Table / Lectern by John Carter

Extraordinary, handcrafted antique wooden dumbwaiter table, England. This amazing quality and excellent condition table is another great example of the level of the workmanship that...

Elegant and practical size table for all kinds of purposes. This superb, early 1900s French table is made in the style of Louis XVI and it can be used for various purposes. However,...

Beautifully time worn, mid to early 18th century side table with drawer. If you are looking for a truly ancient looking and crudely stylish side table to decorate your living room or entry hall then this rare antique specimen could be flying your way soon. This relatively large size antique table is a joy to look at and this kind of Spanish countryhouse table can be used in all kinds of interiors. Both the straight lined design and the dark patina make this the ideal timeless design that will work almost everywhere. And with a few candle holders or some colorful antique or modern pieces of Southern European ceramics on top, this ancient table...

Beautifully time-worn, antique, Southern European, chestnut wood end or side table. This relatively small size antique table is a joy to look at and the history of this kind of table makes it very interesting as well. Pay tables or paying tables were initially used by tax collectors and later in time (in the latter part of the middle ages), when most cities started to have their own currency, came the need for 'money exchangers'. A lot of the first money exchangers in 'early Netherlands' came from the Italian region of Lombardy and their name for these paying tables was 'banco'. Yes, it is this where also the English word 'bank' originates from. Pretty soon these money exchangers, who mainly serviced businessmen and travelers, also started 'safekeeping' and lending money. These tables therefor are at the very root of banking and just like some banks in this day and age, some of these earliest 'bankers' did not keep enough cash in their tables to be able to pay out when clients needed their money. This sometimes would lead to a lynching whereby the table of that particular money lender would be broken into pieces. The Italian word for such a broken table...

Small and stylish, multipurpose side table from the late 1800s. The first owner of this antique European table with drawer would have been a l...

Amazing workmanship sidetable, also for unforgettable games of poker, bridge etc. If you are looking for a beautiful sidetable to grace your living space then this all handcrafted specimen from the earliest years of the 20th century could be flying your way soon. This remarkable table with its amazingly hand-carved details and superb claw feet is extra rare, because it is made in the Chippendale Style. And the craftsmanship that was put into creating this antique would make Thomas Chippendale himself proud. You will hardly ever find a Chippendale Style table (or any other antique table for that matter) with such stunningly hand-carved details and for them to be as good as new after one hundred years shows that former owners too understood the importance of and the respect that one should have for this quality made piece. Apart from some minor imperfections to the table top the entire exterior AND interior of this table could not be in better condition. Even the original, inlaid, green felt 'playing field' of this table is as close to perfect as possible. This rare antique is both elegant and stately at the same time and for it not to have a maker's name on it, is strange to say the least. Because of the design, the quality of the make and the beauty of the materials, we believe this piece can only have been made by one of the European top makers from that era. By first pulling the rear legs out and then folding the top, this Chippendale table can be turned into a beautiful games table with a fine felt surface. Have you also noticed the practical and mint condition, solid tiger oak compartment that appears when you pull out the hind legs? That is where you can keep your cards and chips and maybe some board games. When closed, this also is the perfect sidetable for displaying an antique clock...

Superb quality late 19th century adjustable rectangular reading stand with circular table. Two solid mahogany tables which can be used flat or angled on a brass column with a brass a...

A wonderful antique Victorian occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period. It is of superb quality, the rectangular top is supported b...

Victorian Mahogany CARTERS adjustable bed Reading Table. Mahogany top with two hinged book rests each side, Telescopic top with Rachet support Sliding top, & tilting top action. J...

A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa 1880. The table has a rounded rectangular plateau with two book rests, terminating...

A fantastic antique Victorian walnut occasional side table of the highest order. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of amazing quality, with ...

Handcrafted side table by California Woodworker John Nyquist.