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What is a counter table?
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A counter table, or counter-height table, is higher than a standard dining table and is ideal for entertaining. It can be used for serving food or gathering with friends over cocktails. This type of table, which offers a comfortable medium ground between sitting and standing, has origins in English medieval furniture. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary counter tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Pine kitchen counter, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pine counter from circa 1900 combines a timeless look with practical functionality. The piece of furniture features three drawers with brass handles and two spacious open compar...
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Console Tables
Materials
Pine
Pair of Ebonised Fruitwood Parisian Boulangerie Counters, Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1860
Pair of matching ebonised fruitwood Parisian Boulangerie counters, matching with a single drawer and shelves. Breadboard ends to the tops.
Would make an excellent Kitc...
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Antique 1860s French Serving Tables
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Fruitwood
19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island
19th-century Swedish pine apothecary counter featuring twenty-four drawers, originally likely used in a European...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Farm Tables
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Wood, Pine, Paint
Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
Nearly 10' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area.
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large oversize kitchen island ,counter, table, worktable, draper’s table.
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Antique 19th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
21st Century Wood Rattan Tom Bar Counter Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of London’s most known gentlemen clubs, the White's, Tom Stacey was a British writer that used to write his literary work in response to the inner clamor of each work. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Carts and Bar Carts
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Rattan, Walnut
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