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What was a drum table used for?
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A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Drum Tables on 1stDibs
Burled Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our Queen Ann Burled Drum Table is a smaller drum table that makes a great accessory item anywhere
Category
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,195 / item
Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our Queen Ann style Mahogany Drum Table is a smaller drum table that makes a great accessory item
Category
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,195 / item
Carved Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Carved mahogany drum table
Mahogany. Late 20th century.
Drum table with rope edged top
Category
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
This Large Drum Table from Niagara Furniture was inspired by large rent tables used in England in
Category
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,130 / item
Early Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Danville, CA
Drum Table with inset blue tinted Mirror top
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Regency Drum Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Regency style bleached mahogany drum table with a tooled leather inset top, figured crotch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$7,800 / item