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Fine 19th Century Antique French Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top
Fine 19th Century Antique French Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

Fine 19th Century Antique French Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Nottingham, GB

At only 41 cm wide, this is a particularly versatile example of French furniture, offering multiple levels of storage and display within an exceptionally compact footprint. Ideally s...

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19th Century Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Marble

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Nightstand
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Nightstand

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Nightstand

Located in Atlanta, GA

As an eighteenth-century Gustavian nightstand, it offers function and Swedish period character in a compact form, working as a bedside or occasional table.

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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wood

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Arts and Crafts Oak Cabinet
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Arts and Crafts Oak Cabinet

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Arts and Crafts Oak Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

Its tall, slender proportions provide useful storage within a remarkably compact footprint, making it ideal as a bedside cabinet, lamp table, hall cabinet or occasional storage piece...

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Early 20th Century Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers with Slide-out Shelf
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers with Slide-out Shelf

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers with Slide-out Shelf

Located in Sunshine, LA

Its compact proportions give the piece unusual versatility, equally at home as a bedside chest, occasional table, or small storage piece in a living room or study.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Plate Vase Centrepiece Bowl Epergne Removable Glass Flower Art De
Antique Silver Plate Vase Centrepiece Bowl Epergne Removable Glass Flower Art De

Antique Silver Plate Vase Centrepiece Bowl Epergne Removable Glass Flower Art De

Located in Wembley, GB

Features Antique silver-plated decorative centrepiece bowl Removable glass flower vase / flower frog insert Elegant sculptural ram's head handles Art Deco and Neoclassical influence ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Rare Russian Blue Opaline Decanter & Goblet Attb. Imperial Russian Glass Manufac
Rare Russian Blue Opaline Decanter & Goblet Attb. Imperial Russian Glass Manufac

Rare Russian Blue Opaline Decanter & Goblet Attb. Imperial Russian Glass Manufac

Located in New York, NY

Their complementary proportions create a balanced ensemble suitable for a dressing table, bedside setting, or decorative cabinet. The surfaces are enriched with broad floral bands w...

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1830s Russian Charles X Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sterling Silver Pinecone Wine Bottle Stopper Luxury Barware Accent Home
Vintage Sterling Silver Pinecone Wine Bottle Stopper Luxury Barware Accent Home

Vintage Sterling Silver Pinecone Wine Bottle Stopper Luxury Barware Accent Home

Located in Wembley, GB

Perfect for collectors of antique silver, vintage barware, wine accessories, and decorative objects, this elegant bottle stopper complements interiors styled with farmhouse tables, d...

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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cut Crystal Biscuit Box / Ice Bucket with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle
Vintage Cut Crystal Biscuit Box / Ice Bucket with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle

Vintage Cut Crystal Biscuit Box / Ice Bucket with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle

Located in Wembley, GB

Its timeless design blends effortlessly with both traditional and contemporary interiors and pairs beautifully with antique paintings, dining chairs, pendant lights, armchairs, farmh...

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1920s British Victorian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

1920s Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 2' x 4'
1920s Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 2' x 4'

1920s Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 2' x 4'

Located in New York, NY

As a smaller scatter size, it makes a perfect accent for an entryway, reading nook or bedside or on a table- and layers beautifully over a larger rug or natural fiber.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Fruitwood

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Fruitwood

Located in Birmingham, AL

Equally suited for both traditional and modern interiors, this versatile, neoclassical Bordelaise commode is perfect for use as a bedside chest, hall table, or accent piece, bringing...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Nightstand Cabinet Marble Top Louis XV Carved Walnut c1890
Antique French Nightstand Cabinet Marble Top Louis XV Carved Walnut c1890

Antique French Nightstand Cabinet Marble Top Louis XV Carved Walnut c1890

Located in Choudrant, LA

With elevated carving and the rouge marble top, this cabinet is well suited as a bedside cabinet, end table, or accent piece, adding a refined presence to any space.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century French Black Patinated Etagere Solid Wood Display Shelf
Early 20th Century French Black Patinated Etagere Solid Wood Display Shelf

Early 20th Century French Black Patinated Etagere Solid Wood Display Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

Both functional and decorative, this étagère works beautifully as a bedside piece, side table, or accent shelving in living spaces, seamlessly blending classic French craftsmanship w...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden tripod Stool, France 1920s
Rustic Wooden tripod Stool, France 1920s

Rustic Wooden tripod Stool, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Today, the stool serves beautifully as a sculptural accent, plant stand, bedside piece, or small side table. Its organic form and weathered surface bring warmth and authenticity to m...

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1920s French Rustic Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Ring Tray
Sterling Silver Ring Tray

Sterling Silver Ring Tray

By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whether placed on a dressing table, desk, or bedside, this piece is a reminder that even the smallest objects deserve beautiful surroundings—proof that fine silver has always excelle...

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1890s American Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents
Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents

Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents

Located in East Point, GA

This cute-sized early 19th century French petite chest will work well where space may be limited- perhaps as a small table, or as bedside nightstand for a guest room.

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Oak Joint Stools with Turned Legs, circa 1900
Pair of English Oak Joint Stools with Turned Legs, circa 1900

Pair of English Oak Joint Stools with Turned Legs, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

They work equally well as occasional seating, side tables, bedside stands, or accents in a country house or English-inspired interior.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman

Located in London, GB

More rare are those wired for electricity and fitted small light bulbs to be used as table or bedside lamps. Being bigger objects, such pieces are more likely to carry the factory ma...

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Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Painted Side Cabinet, Italy, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Venetian Painted Side Cabinet, Italy, Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Venetian Painted Side Cabinet, Italy, Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Located in Morristown, NJ

Its scale and function make it ideal as a bedside cabinet, small side table, or accent piece.

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1890s Italian Rococo Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

This versatile piece can serve as a side table, bedside cabinet, or decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Oak

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Indeed , its "cube" shape is very convenient to be used as a side table or a bedside cabinet. Its interior and quilting under its lid has been beautifully relined in beige linen and ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

Measure 40 in width, 21" in depth and stand 58" tall. A matching pair of bedside cabinet tables available in our inventory in a separate listing.

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of venetian Paint Decorated Cherubs Putti Distressed Finish Night Stands
Pair of venetian Paint Decorated Cherubs Putti Distressed Finish Night Stands

Pair of venetian Paint Decorated Cherubs Putti Distressed Finish Night Stands

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Supported on elegant cabriole legs, the stands embody the grace of Louis XV and Venetian Rococo styling, making them versatile accent pieces for any refined interior. Perfect as beds...

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1920s Italian Louis XV Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets
Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of cabinets would be ideal bedside chest, or end tables next to a sofa. They have ample storage with two drawers and two doors each.  

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelain Blue and White Chintz Jewelry Dish
French Porcelain Blue and White Chintz Jewelry Dish

French Porcelain Blue and White Chintz Jewelry Dish

Located in New York, NY

A great piece to hold jewelry (as demonstrated) or other small items on a vanity, bedside/nightstand table, etc. Colors include white porcelain, light blue, gold, light green, and pi...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Nightstands

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Nightstands

Located in Sheffield, MA

A pair of smart Louis XVI style nightstands or bedside end tables with gilded decorative accents.

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet
19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet

19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

Circa 1870 Ideal proportions for a variety of uses, including as a bedside commode, side table, end table, lamp stand, sculpture or statue pedestal, hall table and more.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English Etched Glass Pitcher
19th Century English Etched Glass Pitcher

19th Century English Etched Glass Pitcher

Located in Houston, TX

The pitcher features intricate etched-glass work with ferns. A lovely piece for bedside or on the table. This piece weighs 1.5 lbs.

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19th Century English Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Glass

19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher
19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher

19th Century Etched Glass Pitcher

Located in Houston, TX

The pitcher features intricate etched-glass work with flowers and ferns. A lovely piece for bedside or on the table. This piece weighs 2 lbs.

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19th Century English Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Glass

Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot

Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

. - Perfect height for a sofa table, or bedside - Unusual scroll-shaped front - Striking conversation piece Particulary fine 19th century mahogany commode with a scroll-shaped fron...

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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Child's Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1800
Georgian Mahogany Child's Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1800

Georgian Mahogany Child's Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1800

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

It would also work rather well as a bedside type table. As with all items which we offer for sale this childs chest of drawers has been attended to in our workshops by our highly s...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Rosewood Inlaid Coal Cabinet
Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Rosewood Inlaid Coal Cabinet

Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Rosewood Inlaid Coal Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

An attractive versatile piece which could easily be adapted for use as a bedside cabinet or lamp table. Measures: 78.5 x 38.5 x 37cm including gallery back 68.5cm to top Date 19...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair

Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair

Located in Forney, TX

As warm and handsome as they are functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a bedside night stand, sofa end table, occasional tab...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Breccia Marble

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, ...

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1870s English Hepplewhite Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze / Brass Vitrine Cabinets or Nightstands
Antique Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze / Brass Vitrine Cabinets or Nightstands

Antique Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze / Brass Vitrine Cabinets or Nightstands

Located in Miami, FL

Pierced bronze fret work on the top apron as well as the bottom make this a standout piece for any bedside of end table surely to draw attention. Late 19th or early 20th century made...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Custom Antique Continental Mahogany Side Cabinets
Pair of Custom Antique Continental Mahogany Side Cabinets

Pair of Custom Antique Continental Mahogany Side Cabinets

Located in Forney, TX

The rare, one-off pair can be used a variety of ways, in addition to the office, library or study, they would make wonderful end tables, chair-side tables, lamp stands, occasional ta...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Brass

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design
Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design

Located in East Point, GA

This early 20th century pair of French small-sized chests, with their whimsical leather-bound book fronts, would be perfect little nightstands at bedside, or perhaps end-tables for a...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet
Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet

Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet

By Hobbs & Co.

Located in Forney, TX

- DIMENSIONS - 22.875" Tall, 16.5" Wide, 12.5" Deep (58.1 x 41.9 x 31.8 cm) As warm and handsome as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of diff...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Brass

Rustic Antique Country Swedish Gustavian Distressed Painted Pine Stand
Rustic Antique Country Swedish Gustavian Distressed Painted Pine Stand

Rustic Antique Country Swedish Gustavian Distressed Painted Pine Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 26" High, 21" Wide, 12" Deep Versatile: As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, incl...

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19th Century Gustavian Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927

By Pierre Patout

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Bronze Wall Sconce Candleholders with Mirrors & Griffins and More
Pair of Bronze Wall Sconce Candleholders with Mirrors & Griffins and More

Pair of Bronze Wall Sconce Candleholders with Mirrors & Griffins and More

Located in Lisse, NL

This antique pair of bronze sconces will look great above a side table, your bedside cabinets or in a hallway on either side of a mirror.

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Bronze, Copper

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

By Etienne Doirat

Located in PARIS, FR

The inventory drawn up on July 14, 1732, a few days after his death, mentions a large number of them, "in tomb", "in the Regency", in "Esse", but also mentions large libraries, cupbo...

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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bedside Table with Three Drawers, France
Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bedside Table with Three Drawers, France

Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bedside Table with Three Drawers, France

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (20th Century) tulipwood veneered small bedside table / commode with a gallery and three drawers.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Tulipwood

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Heavily Hand Carved Bedside Tables Nightstands, 1920s
Pair of Spanish Art Deco Heavily Hand Carved Bedside Tables Nightstands, 1920s

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Heavily Hand Carved Bedside Tables Nightstands, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Spanish Art Deco heavily hand carved bedside tables nightstands, 1920s with some of the finest hand carved details in doors and with three drawers.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp Landscape Motif
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp Landscape Motif

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp Landscape Motif

Located in Lambertville, NJ

DETAILS Early 20th Century Blue & white porcelain ginger jar Hand‑painted floral and landscape motifs Chinoiserie / 18th‑century Chinese style Brass‑tone lid Gold tone round fini...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Bedside Table

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

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Antique Bedside Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique bedside table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique bedside table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and stone. There are many kinds of the antique bedside table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bedside table, designed in the Louis XV, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique bedside table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fog & Mørup, De Coene Frères and Dux of Sweden produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Bedside Table?

The average selling price for an antique bedside table at 1stDibs is $2,383, while they’re typically $196 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Bedside Table

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.