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What is the top of a table called?
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The top of a table is called a tabletop. Makers craft tabletops out of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, glass, concrete, marble, ceramic and quartz. In most cases, the tabletop rests on a component called the frieze, skirt or apron, which connects to the table legs. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
By Weiman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Biedermeier style two tier salon side tables made by Weiman furniture, circa 1950. The round tabletops are covered in green leather with a gold tooled border, and skirts are decorated with flame mahogany veneer panels. Slender beveled saber legs support the round lower table which is marked underneath “Weiman Tables Heirloom Quality...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,295 / set
Restored Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Tulip Dining Table by Drevotvar, 1960s
By Drevotvar
Located in Żory, PL
This elegant mid-century modern coffee table was manufactured by Drevotvar in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s–70s. It features an oval walnut veneer top with a warm, expressiv...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table circa 1850.
Elegant piece of mid 19th century furniture from sweden. Over sailing top with alder root outer edge and alder cros...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960
Great length for those long sofas, or used behind sofa as display platform
Dimensions: 13¼″ H × 86″ W × 23″ D
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Rationalist writing desk, 1940’s
Located in Sittard, LI
Wonderful Italian Rationalist Writing Desk from the 1940s
This beautiful writing desk from the 1940s is a superb example of Italian Rationalist design. Showcasing the movement’s sig...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Green and Cream Rattan Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Green and Tan Rattan Rectangular Coffee Table
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to offer our customers these...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
