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Why is it called a rent table?
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A rent table was called such because it was originally designed for landlords to use in order to organize the rent monies and paperwork for properties they managed. Popular in 18th century England, rent tables featured an array of drawers around the frieze for this purpose. Browse an array of antique rent tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century Renting Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Rent tables like these were originally used by officials to recieve taxes in local taverns. The top
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Serving Tables
Materials
Pine
George III Gillows Mahogany Rent Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, GB
moulded panel above a generous plinth.
These are sometimes referred to as 'rent' tables when they have a
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Antique 18th Century English George III Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Rent Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany four drawer rent table with leather top, original pulls, bulbous pedestal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Regency Center Tables
Materials
Brass
A Rare & Unusual Gothic Revival Revolving Rent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare & Unusual Gothic Revival
Revolving Rent Table
19th Century
Height 30 in. Diameter 48
Category
Antique 19th Century American Center Tables
18th Century Italian Side Table Rent Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A well proportioned Italian early 18th century rent table. Tables like these were specifically used
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Located in Dallas, TX
an early 18th century Queen Anne rent table in the Chinese Taste (with Chinoiserie decoration
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
