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What are the legs on a table called?

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What are the legs on a table called?
The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English Bobbin Leg Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a wonderful English round bobbin leg table. The term bobbin comes from the shape of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Table with Single Drawer and Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak table from the 19th century, with bobbin legs, single drawer. H-Form stretcher and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1900 English Bobbin Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1900 English Bobbin leg table. Some scratches on top as shown in images.
Category

Antique Early 1900s End Tables

Materials

Wood

American Colonial 2-Tier Oak Bobbin Legs Occasional Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Vintage American colonial Two tier bobbin legs table in good condition. Measures 36" W x 16" D x
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
edges. As well as a second smaller bottom tier shelf with twisted edges As well. Bobbin legs Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Maple

19th Century Bobbin Leg French Side Table
Located in Leeds, GB
A lightweight French side table with a bobbin-turned base.   
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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