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 care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

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.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

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.

Antique Brown Table

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19th Century Library Table

Original Josef Hoffmann & Jacob & Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263

$23,084

Original Josef Hoffmann & Jacob & Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Six balls connect each of the four columns, bent beech and plywood, dyed to rosewood and polished, surface slightly refreshed, top with glass, base covered with very fine hammered br...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Brown Table

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Table from the Lombard Empire period, made of walnut and marble

$3,656

Table from the Lombard Empire period, made of walnut and marble

Located in IT

A round table from the Lombard Empire period, made of veneered walnut with an original Bardiglio marble top. All 4 drawers are made of walnut. The central leg, with molded details al...

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1850s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Brown Table

Materials

Marble

Incredible Primitive Early 19th C. Navarran Mountain Table

$7,584Sale Price|20% Off

Incredible Primitive Early 19th C. Navarran Mountain Table

Located in London, GB

An incredible early 19th C. Primitive table from the mountains of Navarra, Spain. Simply constructed with thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Many, many age old repairs & heavily pat...

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Early 19th Century Antique Brown Table

Materials

Chestnut

Rare Antique Gebrüder Thonet Model No. 1 Salon Table

$3,314

Rare Antique Gebrüder Thonet Model No. 1 Salon Table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Acquire a true masterpiece of design history with this extremely rare, authentic Gebrüder Thonet Model No. 1 salon table. Manufactured during the high era of bentwood innovation (180...

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Late 19th Century Slovak Antique Brown Table

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Charming English Pine Side Table or Dressing Table

$450

Charming English Pine Side Table or Dressing Table

Located in Buchanan, MI

English pine side table or dressing table with single drawer.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Brown Table

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho 19th Century Turned Wood Library Table

$6,850

Vintage Boho 19th Century Turned Wood Library Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This imposing vintage table embodies the rugged charm of primitive and farmhouse aesthetics, likely inspired by Continental trestle or harvest table designs.

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Drop-leaf farm table

$914

Drop-leaf farm table

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Antique drop-leaf farm table dating from the early 19th century. Dimensions: closed 113 x 74 cm, open 148 x 113 cm. Height 81 cm. Clearance 62 cm. Weight 40 kg. Wooden, good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Limestone Top Trestle Dining Table

$28,000

19th Century French Limestone Top Trestle Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

This impressive 19th-century French stone-top trestle table exemplifies the rustic elegance of provincial craftsmanship. Nearly ten feet in length, a substantial hand-hewn French lim...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Limestone

William And Mary Oyster Veneer Table

$4,850

William And Mary Oyster Veneer Table

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular oyster veneer top with molded edge over a frieze drawer. Raised on barley twist legs joined by a shaped X form stretcher.

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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Brown Table

Materials

Brass

Oversized Antique Rococo Revival Floral Carved Walnut Marble Turtle Top Table

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Oversized Antique Rococo Revival Floral Carved Walnut Marble Turtle Top Table

Located in Big Flats, NY

This oversized antique Rococo Revival turtle top table, dating to approximately 1880, features a white marble top with elegant grey veining. The table's structure is crafted from fin...

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Late 19th Century Antique Brown Table

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

$1,465

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant mahogany Sheraton Revival popup writing table. This piece is decorated with chequered inlays. Circa 1910 The top pops up to reveal a fitted writing surface with compartmen...

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1910s Sheraton Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Cumberland Table, Antique Drop Leaf, 1800

$2,782

Mahogany Cumberland Table, Antique Drop Leaf, 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant regency mahogany Cumberland table. Standing upon swept legs with original brass box castors and turned columns. The top of the table having reeded mouldings. circa 1800 A...

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Early 1800s Regency Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Side Table Tripod Wine Tables 1880

$920

Victorian Walnut Side Table Tripod Wine Tables 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a dainty Victorian tripod side or wine table Circa 1880 A very attractive burr walnut tripod side table, full of warmth and character The top is shaped with gentle un...

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1880s Victorian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Walnut

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

$19,500

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and flowering vines in fruitwood marquetry. The table's marquetry sides are ornamented with a ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Near Pair of Drink Tables

$7,950 / set

19th Century Near Pair of Drink Tables

Located in North Miami, FL

Near Pair of 19th century drink tables. Circular top with pie crust edge, stop-fluted columnar standard, tri-partite base, carved cabriole legs, and carved scrolling feet.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut Library Table

$7,800

Antique French Carved Walnut Library Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

The carving on this handsome table is lovely, as is the walnut grain of the top.

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Brown Table

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Drop-Leaf Slagbord Table, Wood, 19th Century, Compact Design

$2,395

Swedish Drop-Leaf Slagbord Table, Wood, 19th Century, Compact Design

Located in High Point, NC

A traditional Swedish drop-leaf “slagbord” table designed for compact living, commonly used in Scandinavian homes. The hinged leaves allow the table to expand when needed and fold aw...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Side table - 19th century

$514Sale Price|50% Off

Side table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Side table - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century made of mahogany wood with a marble top. Casters on the feet. Dimensions: 76x49x49 cm.

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Table

$11,000

Antique English Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful inlay on this fine mahogany occasional table rules the day! This is the sort of handiwork that the English excelled at during the 19th century.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Brown Table

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Quality Pair Padouk Tables with Temple Jars

$2,721 / set

Quality Pair Padouk Tables with Temple Jars

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Super quality pair Oriental padouk low tables with associated large Cantonese temple jars with covers, in overall excellent condition.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brown Table

Materials

Padouk

English Victorian Early 19th Century Mahogany Occasional Table

$2,428

English Victorian Early 19th Century Mahogany Occasional Table

Located in Faversham, GB

An unusual early Victorian mahogany occasional table with a rectangular shaped top with canted corners. Beneath the spacious surface a waved frieze runs along the boarder of the tab...

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Tilt Top Table

$950

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Tilt Top Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a pop of artistic flair to your space with this charming hand-painted tilt-top table. Featuring boho-inspired designs and unique character, this table is sure to be a standout pi...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Dressing table - 19th century

$257Sale Price|50% Off

Dressing table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Dressing table - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; made of mahogany wood; with a square-shaped tilting mirror; 'S'-shaped cut-out supports. With three drawers, metal handles an...

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Sofa table - 19th century

$514Sale Price|50% Off

Sofa table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Sofa-table - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century mahogany with one drawer; leather-covered top. Rests on four legs with curved feet ending in a claw shape with brass terminals; me...

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

English Cricket Table of Patinated Oak from the Georgian Era

$4,595

English Cricket Table of Patinated Oak from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English cricket table of patinated oak from the late Georgian Era, c.1790, featuring the traditional round or circular top over a tripod base with a scalloped apron Makes...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th-Century French Carved Solid Oak Château Table (190 cm)

$4,902

19th-Century French Carved Solid Oak Château Table (190 cm)

Located in CHAPONOST, FR

Antique 19th-century château or dining table made of solid oak with a dark patina. We love the simplicity of the tabletop, which contrasts beautifully with the unique base. The base ...

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Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

Primitive Late 19th C. Japanese Cedar Market Traders Display Table

$6,087Sale Price|25% Off

Primitive Late 19th C. Japanese Cedar Market Traders Display Table

Located in London, GB

A C.1890s Meiji period table. Constructed in cedar with unusual slopped design used to display goods at a market. Nicely patinated with a few age old repairs. Perfect in a retail ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Cedar

French Farmhouse Trestle Table in Thick Solid Oak, 19th Century

$4,840

French Farmhouse Trestle Table in Thick Solid Oak, 19th Century

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French farmhouse table from the 19th century, built on a trestle base in solid oak, with a top cut from timbers close to 6 cm thick. The construction is plain and structural: a heav...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ching Dynasty Hua Li Wood Table

$3,800

19th Century Ching Dynasty Hua Li Wood Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hua Li Wood Table Ching Dynasty 19th Century Antique Table 22 1/2"D x 34 1/2"L x 14"H

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19th Century Chinese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Mahogany Bedside Table

$2,500

Louis XVI Mahogany Bedside Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The square veined white marble-top and brass gallery above a tambour door and a side drawer, the turned tapering legs terminating in brass caps.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brown Table

Materials

Marble

Large French Oak Monastery Table 320/220 cm, early 20th Century

$2,142

Large French Oak Monastery Table 320/220 cm, early 20th Century

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A large French monastery table dating from the early 20th century, crafted from solid oak and featuring two drawers and two pull-out extensions. The table displays a beautiful aged o...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Antique George III quality mahogany tea table

$2,435

Antique George III quality mahogany tea table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany tea table, having a quality figured mahogany lift up top with a reeded edge opening to reveal a quality polished mahogany top, mahogany frieze wit...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

$2,400Sale Price|25% Off

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful handcrafted piece with beautiful patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. This truly is a stunning table in this style. It has been w...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century

$3,200

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century. This early 1900s oak table displays a simple, rustic design with a charming plank top construction and four splayed legs. Tab...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oval Walnut Centre or Hall Table The table has very attractive

$1,446

Victorian Oval Walnut Centre or Hall Table The table has very attractive

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Oval Walnut Centre or Hall Table The table has very attractive carved legs set on ceramic castors, the table top is made in Bur Walnut with quarter veneers and a moulded...

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1860s Antique Brown Table

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk Distressed Brown Embossed Leather

$4,433

Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk Distressed Brown Embossed Leather

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Desk With an Embossed Brown Leather Top. The Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk is a stunning ...

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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Hardwood

Industrial Maple-Top Pub Table on Cast-Iron Pedestal

$3,540

Industrial Maple-Top Pub Table on Cast-Iron Pedestal

Located in Dekalb, IL

Square maple work surface mounted to a flared cast-iron machine pedestal with an optional bolt-on tray assembly. Built during the height of American industrial manufacturing, this p...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Cast Iron

Art Deco dressing table

$777

Art Deco dressing table

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Art Deco dressing table. Superb marble top. Bevelled mirror. Two dovetail drawers. Minor scratch on right drawer. Beautiful steel footrest bar. Excellent period condition. Top height...

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1920s French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Marble, Steel

Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800

$1,792

Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency Mahogany reading table. circa 1800. This rather interesting table stands upon tapered legs with brass castors. The table features faux drawers to the front and has a rise and...

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Early 1800s Regency Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI White Patinated Wood Table, Neoclassical, France, Circa 1900

$2,595

Louis XVI White Patinated Wood Table, Neoclassical, France, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

A delicate Louis XVI table featuring a white patinated finish that enhances its decorative appeal. The straight lines and symmetrical design reflect neoclassical influence. The light...

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Early 1900s French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

A Louis XV Style Parquetry Table, Circa 1860 France

$13,800

A Louis XV Style Parquetry Table, Circa 1860 France

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French Louis XV style table, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1860. The rectangular top is adorned with geometric marquetry, showcasing a rich, time-softened patina w...

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1860s French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Tea table - 19th century

$342Sale Price|50% Off

Tea table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Tea table - 19th century. Portuguese; from the late 19th century, made of mahogany wood. Small. Dimensions: (closed) 78x86x42 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century, Italian Carved Solid Walnut Refectory Table

$7,313

Late 17th Century, Italian Carved Solid Walnut Refectory Table

Located in IT

Carved Solid Walnut Refectory Table, Northern Italy, Late 17th Century Dimensions: W 143.5 cm x D 89 cm x H 80 cm; top thickness: 4 cm This refectory table was crafted in Northern I...

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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Brown Table

Materials

Walnut

Rare Biedermeier Elm Dining Table, Central Europe, Early 19th Century

$5,599

Rare Biedermeier Elm Dining Table, Central Europe, Early 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

An exceptional and authentic Biedermeier Dining Table dating from the early 19th century, crafted from beautifully figured elm. The table displays the elegant proportions and restrai...

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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Brown Table

Materials

Elm

Victorian Wine Table, Antique Side Tables, 1870

$1,016

Victorian Wine Table, Antique Side Tables, 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mid Victorian Mahogany wine table. circa 1870 Standing upon a platform base with bun feet and features a ring turned and shaped column and a solid mahogany top. A simple but elega...

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mahogany

Side table - 19th century

$2,571Sale Price|50% Off

Side table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Side table - 19th century. 19th-century Indian piece; in exotic, profusely carved and openwork. Decoration depicting vegetal and animistic motifs. Dimensions: 95x124x66 cm.

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

19th century Scandinavian painted pine bakers table

$4,085

19th century Scandinavian painted pine bakers table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian painted pine bakers table circa 1850. Fine quality piece of original Swedish painted furniture. Pine top surface with carrying handles on each end. We im...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table

$25,919

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table, this apparently simple table is an infinitely versatile desk. The rectangular top has a moulded edge. It opens to create a la...

Category

1780s English Antique Brown Table

Materials

Padouk

18th c. Welsh Cheese Top Cricket Table

$10,900

18th c. Welsh Cheese Top Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A desirable Welsh thick top cricket table having good nutty color and patina with 1"+ thick circular oak top over three tapering chamfered legs with through-tenon connections. A scul...

Category

18th Century Welsh Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Folding table - 19th century

$857Sale Price|50% Off

Folding table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Folding table - 19th century. French; 19th century, made of black and gold lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl; depicting a landscape with houses. Dimensions: 69x70x70 cm

Category

19th Century French Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Dressing table - 19th century

$257Sale Price|50% Off

Dressing table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Dressing table - 19th century. Portuguese from the late 19th century; made of oil-wood; with a tilting mirror and three drawers. Wooden handles. Small. Dimensions: 87x57x24 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Side table - 19th century

$514Sale Price|50% Off

Side table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Side table - 19th century. Portuguese from the late 19th century; in darkened wood; resting on three legs decorated with fantastic animals on the top. Dimensions: 84x40x40 cm

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Round drop-leaf table in oak, featuring carved decoration and straight legs

$3,656

Round drop-leaf table in oak, featuring carved decoration and straight legs

Located in Madrid, España

Round drop-leaf table in oak, featuring carved decoration and straight legs - Scotland - 18th century Dimensions: 71 x 127 x 42 cm (closed); 71 x 153 x 127 cm (open)

Category

18th Century Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Side table - 19th century

$171Sale Price|50% Off

Side table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Side table - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century in mahogany and other woods with a drawer; resting on four turned legs. Shows signs of woodworm damage. Dimensions: 70x66x66 cm

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Marble Specimen & Mahogany Table

$6,889

Antique English Regency Marble Specimen & Mahogany Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

An antique Regency mahogany and specimen marble occasional table, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and dating to c.1830. The mahogany crossbanded octagonal top with a beaded ed...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Brown Table

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th Century English Oak Oval Table with Turned Legs

$1,875

Antique 19th Century English Oak Oval Table with Turned Legs

Located in Mckinney, TX

Crafted from oak, this 19th-century English kitchen table pairs a generous oval top with beautifully turned baluster legs and traditional stretcher supports. Its warm, richly patinat...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brown Table

Materials

Oak

Sofa table - 19th century

$857Sale Price|50% Off

Sofa table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Sofa-table - 19th century. Portuguese from the 19th century; made of mahogany wood; rectangular mahogany top; with two flaps; waist with two drawers; turned central column; curved le...

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Tric Trac table, French games table, Backgammon

$5,051

Louis XVI Tric Trac table, French games table, Backgammon

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite and sophisticated Tric Trac table, French games table, Louis XVI, circa 1800. It is presented in beautiful precious woods, walnut and lemongrass, sporting luxurious marquet...

Category

Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Brown Table

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Side table - 19th century

$514Sale Price|50% Off

Side table - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Side table - 19th century. Portuguese; from the late 19th century, made of mahogany wood. With drawer and two opening boards. Metal hardware and traces of treated woodworm. Dimension...

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

Great pair of Italian side tables/bedside tables. Late 18th. Century

$4,799 / set

Great pair of Italian side tables/bedside tables. Late 18th. Century

Located in Diest, BE

Great pair of Italian side tables/bedside tables. Drop leaf top. Italy, Umbria region, late 18th. C/early 19th. C

Category

18th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Brown Table

Materials

Wood

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Antique Brown Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique brown table for your home. An antique brown table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique brown 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 brown table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Gillows of Lancaster & London and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful antique brown table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Brown Table?

An antique brown table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,454, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,740,240.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Brown Table

How do I identify an antique table?
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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?
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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?
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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 care for an antique wood dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
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.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
1 Answer
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.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
1 Answer
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.

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