How do I identify an antique table?

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.

What is an antique rent table?

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.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

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.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

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.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

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.

Antique Biscuit Table

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Biscuit Porcelain Lamps

$8,900 / set

H 20 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Biscuit Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and refined pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted biscuit porcelain lamps. This exquisite pair of French lamps is crafted in the Louis XVI style, showcasing the ha...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Biscuit Porcelain lamp

$8,600

H 32.5 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Biscuit Porcelain lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Biscuit Porcelain lamp. This very attractive lamp is raised on a square Ormolu base with concave corners a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp

$8,600

H 30.25 in W 8.75 in D 18 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful square ormolu base with concave c...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI style mantel clock. Biscuit, metal, glass. Crosnier, Paris, France

$995

H 12.21 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in

Louis XVI style mantel clock. Biscuit, metal, glass. Crosnier, Paris, France

Located in Madrid, ES

Louis XVI style mantel clock. Biscuit, metal, glass. Crosnier, Paris, France, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Other, Metal

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

$2,191 / item

H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Located in Wembley, GB

Key Features Antique silver-plated revolving biscuit box / server Unique double-opening shell-form compartments Elegant pierced openwork interior trays Ornate scrollwork frame with c...

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1920s British Victorian Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit

$3,423

H 74.81 in W 49.61 in D 0.04 in

Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit

Located in London, GB

Original antique food advertising poster for the Франко Русская Фабрика / Franco Russian Factory featuring a Belle Epoque style illustration of an elegant lady in a white dress holdi...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Paper

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

$12,450Sale Price|32% Off

H 19.25 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Right at the start, Falconet created for Sèvres a set of white biscuit table garnitures of putti (Falconet's Enfants), illustrating the Arts, meant to complement the manufacture's gr...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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French Restoration Bisque Table Set Cup with Putti, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in

French Restoration Bisque Table Set Cup with Putti, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Our Exhibit: Created under the French First Empire, the fashion of fruit and “sweetness” baskets supported by figures continues to be popular under the Restoration. Our porcelain...

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1850s French Empire Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit, 1890s

Unavailable

H 74.81 in W 49.61 in

Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit

Located in London, GB

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1890s Antique Biscuit Table

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Paper

Pair of Biscuit Lamps, Late 19th Century

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H 23.63 in Dm 7.09 in

Pair of Biscuit Lamps, Late 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A pair of biscuit lamps late 19th century A pair of biscuit lamps representing an elegant woman and an elegant woman on a gilt bronze base and a circular beaded shade Napoleon III...

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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Porcelain

Large Biscuit Clock, Marie-Antoinette

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H 22.05 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Large Biscuit Clock, Marie-Antoinette

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large biscuit clock - Marie-Antoinette Large clock in finely worked biscuit and gilt bronze. Period: Napoleon III - 19th century Style: Louis XVI Dimensions: Height : 56cm x wid...

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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Candelabra, circa 1880

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H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in

Pair of Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Candelabra, circa 1880

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Louis XV style candelabra in Sèvres porcelain biscuit and gilt bronze, figuring two putti musicians. Mounted on a rocaille gilt bronze circular base with two candle branches...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Lamps in Gilt Bronze and Biscuit of Sevres End 19th Century

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H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Lamps in Gilt Bronze and Biscuit of Sevres End 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Pair of lamps in Gilt Bronze and biscuit of sevres end 19th century " Beautiful pair of lamps in gilded bronze and cookie sign of Sèvres and signature J.Feucher.

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Biscuit Table

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Bronze

Max Blondat (1872-1926) for Sèvres National Manufacture , « L'Équilibre » 1925

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H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in

Max Blondat (1872-1926) for Sèvres National Manufacture , « L'Équilibre » 1925

By Max Blondat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Max Blondat (1872-1926) for Sèvres National Manufacture , « L'Équilibre » ou «Bébé Boule», 1925 A porcelain and biscuit table center-piece composed of a bowl holding a baby child...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Card Table, English, Arts & Crafts, Fold-Over Games Table, circa 1915

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H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Antique Card Table, English, Arts & Crafts, Fold-Over Games Table, circa 1915

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A delightfully understated, fold-over games table Attractive biscuit tones and grain interest in the English oak Arts & Crafts styling displaying clean lines and good proportions Th...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Biscuit Table

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Oak

Antique Card Table, English, Arts & Crafts, Fold-Over Games Table, circa 1915

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H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Antique Card Table, English, Arts & Crafts, Fold-Over Games Table, circa 1915

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A delightfully understated, fold-over games table Attractive biscuit tones and grain interest in the English oak Arts & Crafts styling displaying clean lines and good proportions ...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Biscuit Table

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Oak

1913 Annual Huntley & Palmers Table Top Box Biscuit Tin

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H 5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

1913 Annual Huntley & Palmers Table Top Box Biscuit Tin

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1913 annual Huntley & Palmers table top box biscuit tin. Boldly sinuous shape - the box decorated with peacock feathers & Romantic school panels.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Tin

19th Century Bisque Bacchus in a Chariot Pulled by Panthers

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H 9.26 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Bisque Bacchus in a Chariot Pulled by Panthers

Located in Paris, FR

Large biscuit and table centrepiece depicting the child Bacchus crowned with grapes in a chariot pulled by panthers.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Magnum Wine Coasters Made in London in 1852 by Daniel & Charles Houle

Sold

H 2.7 in Dm 5.45 in

Pair of Magnum Wine Coasters Made in London in 1852 by Daniel & Charles Houle

Located in London, GB

Due to their size, the coasters could also be used as baskets on the table for fruit, biscuits, sweets etc. Most coasters have wooden bases, however silver based examples were made t...

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1850s European Victorian Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Painted Table

Sold

H 30.32 in W 51.58 in D 33.08 in

19th Century French Painted Table

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

"Biscuit" table supported by four legs moved with bronze leg of beautiful decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Bronze

Étienne Maurice FalconetBaigneuse, Marble Sculpture signed Falconet, after 1700

Sold

H 25.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in

Baigneuse, Marble Sculpture signed Falconet

Located in Roma, IT

Right at the start, Falconet created for Sèvres a set of white biscuit table garnitures of putti (Falconet's Enfants), illustrating the Arts, meant to complement the manufacture's gr...

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18th Century Rococo Antique Biscuit Table

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Marble

Leeds Castle "Dog Biscuit" Barrel

Sold

H 23 in Dm 19 in

Leeds Castle "Dog Biscuit" Barrel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Leeds Castle Metal "Dog Biscuit" Barrel with Lid. 19th Century English

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19th Century English Antique Biscuit Table

French Neoclassical Biscuit Porcelain Figural Lamp

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H 42 in W 9 in D 9 in

French Neoclassical Biscuit Porcelain Figural Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

A fine quality French neoclassical lamp in biscuit porcelain in the form of a classical female figure, wearing a beautifully modelled draped garment, holding a scroll in each hand, o...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Biscuit Table

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Ormolu

19th Century Biscuit and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp

Sold

H 25 in W 15 in D 15 in

19th Century Biscuit and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely French urn lamp made in unglazed biscuit porcelain with gilt-bronze garniture including mask-handles and square plinth base. Urn depicts an angel and cherubs topped with wreat...

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19th Century French Antique Biscuit Table

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Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Biscuit Urns, 19th Century

Sold

H 18.75 in W 10 in D 7.25 in

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Biscuit Urns, 19th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

Good quality. Great details. They could be wired to be used as table lamps. On marble bases.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Biscuit Table

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French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and Ormolu lamp

$9,500

H 31.75 in W 9.75 in D 7.5 in

French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and Ormolu lamp

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and Ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a square Ormolu base with elegant and unique fi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Lamp

$14,100

H 34 in W 11 in D 8.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu clock lamp. The clock/lamp is raised by an elegant square ormolu base with concave corners, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps

$12,900 / set

H 30 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps. Each stunning vases mounted into a lamp is raised by a circular Ormolu suppo...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Celadon Porcelain And Ormolu Lamp

$9,700

H 31 in W 8 in D 7 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Celadon Porcelain And Ormolu Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Celadon Porcelain and Ormolu lamp. This stunning Pâte-Sur-Pâte Porcelain lamp is raised by an elegant Ormolu base suppo...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Biscuit Table

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Biscuit Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique biscuit table for your home. Each antique biscuit table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique biscuit table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique biscuit table, those designed in Louis XVI, neoclassical and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique biscuit table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Cristoforo Munari and Minton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Biscuit Table?

An antique biscuit table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,681, while the lowest priced sells for $564 and the highest can go for as much as $163,732.

Questions About Antique Biscuit Table

How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
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.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
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.
What is an antique rent table?
2 Answers
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.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
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.