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Antique Cake Table

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina
circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

folding cake table A good looking, decorative and well made piece. It can be used for displaying

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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Oak

A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900
A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900

A tall set of 3 Antique mahogany oval nesting tables. England c.1900

Located in Leicester, GB

full size table. These are perfect for hosting tea and cakes. Tables in three sizes: large: 64 x 48 x

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Cake Stand, Victorian Afternoon Tiered Tea Table
Antique Cake Stand, Victorian Afternoon Tiered Tea Table

Antique Cake Stand, Victorian Afternoon Tiered Tea Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mahogany folding cake stand. The dished mahogany shelves being of a hegtagonal form. The cake

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Early 1900s Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Serving Table Cake Stand Art Nouveau 1900
Edwardian Serving Table Cake Stand Art Nouveau 1900

Edwardian Serving Table Cake Stand Art Nouveau 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Quirky Edwardian antique cake or serving table Table features four pull up round stands for the

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Folding Muffin Cake Stand Side Table
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Folding Muffin Cake Stand Side Table

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Folding Muffin Cake Stand Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Folding Muffin Cake Stand Side Table. Circa Early 20th

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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Mahogany Drinks Trolley and Cake Serving Table of Antique Quality
Art Deco Mahogany Drinks Trolley and Cake Serving Table of Antique Quality

Art Deco Mahogany Drinks Trolley and Cake Serving Table of Antique Quality

$939Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in

Art Deco Mahogany Drinks Trolley and Cake Serving Table of Antique Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique, rare Art Deco mahogany drinks trolley and cake serving table, featuring impressive wheels

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1920s Art Deco Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter
Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter

Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter A charming and unusual piece in good

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Walnut

English Cake Stand, circa 1860
English Cake Stand, circa 1860

English Cake Stand, circa 1860

$1,410

H 35.83 in Dm 24.41 in

English Cake Stand, circa 1860

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

A painted English cake stand, with original bronzed wheel. Top part spins, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak 3 Tier Folding Cake Pie Stand Display 35"
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak 3 Tier Folding Cake Pie Stand Display 35"

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak 3 Tier Folding Cake Pie Stand Display 35"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th to early 20th century Victorian / Edwardian three tier quartersawn oak dessert display stand. Rectangular frame with oxbow handle, with three round folding tiers. Dimensio...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Muffin Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Muffin Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Muffin Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Folding Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890. Measures 19" in width, 10 " in

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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S FRENCH MIRRORED GLASS CHROME TEA CAKE TROLLY
ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S FRENCH MIRRORED GLASS CHROME TEA CAKE TROLLY

ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S FRENCH MIRRORED GLASS CHROME TEA CAKE TROLLY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920's Glass and Chrome Art Deco French drinks / snacks serving trolly Plea...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Cake Table

Materials

Chrome

Large Rustic 19th Century Round Iron & Zink Garden Patio Coffee side Table LA CA
Large Rustic 19th Century Round Iron & Zink Garden Patio Coffee side Table LA CA

Large Rustic 19th Century Round Iron & Zink Garden Patio Coffee side Table LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

welcome a beautiful day or to host your friends over some refreshing juice and cake. This table has a

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cake Table

Materials

Metal, Iron, Zinc

19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table
19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table

19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table

$1,885

H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table

Located in Forney, TX

, can be used many different ways, including as a side table, centre gueridon, tea table, cupcake cake

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Cake Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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Chinoiserie Three Tier Folding Serving/Cake Table
Chinoiserie Three Tier Folding Serving/Cake Table

Chinoiserie Three Tier Folding Serving/Cake Table

Located in Midlothian, VA

French 19th Century Chinoiserie Painted Three-Tier Folding Serving/Cake Stand

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19th Century French Antique Cake Table

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique English Mahogany Cake Stand
Antique English Mahogany Cake Stand

Antique English Mahogany Cake Stand

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H 38 in W 14 in D 14 in

Antique English Mahogany Cake Stand

Located in Port Chester, NY

This is a fine example of the elegant Edwardian style, in a refined piece of furniture. Restored to a lovely patina, felt insets are very clean. The hand turnings are extremely well-...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany and Brass Portable Cake Stand, circa 1890
English Mahogany and Brass Portable Cake Stand, circa 1890

English Mahogany and Brass Portable Cake Stand, circa 1890

Located in Hinsdale, IL

English mahogany and brass portable cake stand, circa 1890. Ideal for a drinks table or small open

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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Cake Stand
Antique English Oak Cake Stand

Antique English Oak Cake Stand

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H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 12 in

Antique English Oak Cake Stand

Located in Port Chester, NY

A lovely foldable oak cake stand with two large rectangular serving surfaces. Nice color and patina

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Late 19th Century English Antique Cake Table

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Large Pressed Glass Cake Stand / Table Center Piece
Early 20th Century Large Pressed Glass Cake Stand / Table Center Piece

Early 20th Century Large Pressed Glass Cake Stand / Table Center Piece

Located in Hudson, NY

Make a statement with this impressive elevated cake stand, large in diameter surface, 12.75

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cake Table

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Mahogany Cake Serving Table Drinks Trolley
Art Deco Mahogany Cake Serving Table Drinks Trolley

Art Deco Mahogany Cake Serving Table Drinks Trolley

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H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in

Art Deco Mahogany Cake Serving Table Drinks Trolley

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Art Deco mahogany dumb waiter buffet cake serving table or drinks trolley. Fantastic wheels! A

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1920s Art Deco Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Cake Stand
Antique Chinoiserie Cake Stand

Antique Chinoiserie Cake Stand

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H 34 in W 11 in D 10 in

Antique Chinoiserie Cake Stand

Located in London, GB

Antique Edwardian fold up cake stand with the original Chinoiserie decoration, still in good

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Cake Stand, Folding Table, English, Walnut, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Cake Stand, Folding Table, English, Walnut, Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Cake Stand, Folding Table, English, Walnut, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cake stand, a folding confectionery table. An English, Edwardian, inlaid walnut

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Afternoon Tea Table, English, Cake Stand, Occasional, Aesthetic Period
Antique Afternoon Tea Table, English, Cake Stand, Occasional, Aesthetic Period

Antique Afternoon Tea Table, English, Cake Stand, Occasional, Aesthetic Period

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique afternoon tea table. An English, ebonised mahogany cake stand or occasional

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Late 19th Century British Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Japanese Lacquered Three-Tier Cake Stand
1920s Japanese Lacquered Three-Tier Cake Stand

1920s Japanese Lacquered Three-Tier Cake Stand

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H 31 in W 10.25 in D 9.5 in

1920s Japanese Lacquered Three-Tier Cake Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Three-tier cake stand which closes when not in use. Painted scene with herons. Some wear to red

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Cake Stand
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Cake Stand

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Cake Stand

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H 35.04 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Cake Stand

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and rare antique lacquered chinoiserie cake stand. This was made in England, it dates

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Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Two Tier Table, English, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Cake Stand, Edwardian
Antique Two Tier Table, English, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Cake Stand, Edwardian

Antique Two Tier Table, English, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Cake Stand, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique two tiered table. An English, mahogany afternoon tea or cake stand, dating to

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Early 20th Century British Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Painted Satinwood Cake Stand
Antique Edwardian Painted Satinwood Cake Stand

Antique Edwardian Painted Satinwood Cake Stand

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very decorative antique Edwardian painted satin wood cake stand / side table. This

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1890s British Sheraton Antique Cake Table

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Mirrored Cake Display Stand, Silver Plate, Retail, Wedding, Edwardian
Antique Mirrored Cake Display Stand, Silver Plate, Retail, Wedding, Edwardian

Antique Mirrored Cake Display Stand, Silver Plate, Retail, Wedding, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mirrored cake display stand. An English, silver plated, shop retail or wedding

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cake Stand, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Plate, circa 1910
Antique Cake Stand, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Plate, circa 1910

Antique Cake Stand, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Plate, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cake stand, an English, Edwardian, mahogany, three tier plate stand dating to

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

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Mahogany

Antique French Carved Mahogany Cake Plate Trivet Pedestal Plant Stand 17"
Antique French Carved Mahogany Cake Plate Trivet Pedestal Plant Stand 17"

Antique French Carved Mahogany Cake Plate Trivet Pedestal Plant Stand 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French rustic / farmhouse mahogany plant stand / pedestal / trivet / low table - round

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Dark Oak Double Post Barley Twist Pie Stand Side Cake c. 1930s
Antique English Dark Oak Double Post Barley Twist Pie Stand Side Cake c. 1930s

Antique English Dark Oak Double Post Barley Twist Pie Stand Side Cake c. 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

Wonderful Antique English Dark Oak Double Barley Twist Post 3-Tier Pie/Cake Stand or Pastry Server

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cake Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany Folding Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890
Antique Mahogany Folding Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890

Antique Mahogany Folding Cake Stand, circa 1880-1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

This period piece is useful and can be stashed away when not displaying cakes and tea cookies!

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Late 19th Century English Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Two-Tier Folding Victorian Mahogany Side End Wine Occasional Dumb Waiter Table
Two-Tier Folding Victorian Mahogany Side End Wine Occasional Dumb Waiter Table

Two-Tier Folding Victorian Mahogany Side End Wine Occasional Dumb Waiter Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

occasional table for serving cakes and snacks Its period Victorian and unrestored other than a deep clean

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Folding Whatnot Display or Cake Stand Side Table
Antique Victorian Folding Whatnot Display or Cake Stand Side Table

Antique Victorian Folding Whatnot Display or Cake Stand Side Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian folding whatnot table or cake stand

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Monoplane Folding Cake Stand, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Table, Edwardian
Antique Monoplane Folding Cake Stand, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Table, Edwardian

Antique Monoplane Folding Cake Stand, Mahogany, Afternoon Tea, Table, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Monoplane folding cake stand. An English, mahogany afternoon tea table, dating

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Early 20th Century British Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Salesman Sample Miniature Occasional Table Great Cake Stand
Victorian Walnut Salesman Sample Miniature Occasional Table Great Cake Stand

Victorian Walnut Salesman Sample Miniature Occasional Table Great Cake Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

occasional table These are highly collectable pieces of Folk Art, they were made for salesman to travel

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch White Ironstone Cake Stand
19th Century Dutch White Ironstone Cake Stand

19th Century Dutch White Ironstone Cake Stand

By Societe Ceramique Maestricht

Located in Pearland, TX

mark on reverse. This gorgeous cake stand will elevate your cake on a dining table or buffet. It has

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19th Century Dutch Antique Cake Table

Materials

Ironstone

Early 20th Century Mahogany Folding Cake Stand
Early 20th Century Mahogany Folding Cake Stand

Early 20th Century Mahogany Folding Cake Stand

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H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Early 20th Century Mahogany Folding Cake Stand

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Edwardian three tier folding mahogany table cake stand, circa 1900

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina

Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or folding cake

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Cake Stand
Antique Cake Stand

Antique Cake Stand

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H 32 in W 10.5 in D 10 in

Antique Cake Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlay Cake Stand

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19th Century British Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910
Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea table. An English, Edwardian, walnut cake stand with four folding leaves

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910
Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Cake Stand, Folding, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea table. An English, Edwardian, walnut cake stand with four folding leaves

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Silver Plate Centrepiece or Wedding Cake Stand
Edwardian Silver Plate Centrepiece or Wedding Cake Stand

Edwardian Silver Plate Centrepiece or Wedding Cake Stand

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Edwardian silver plate plateau/centerpiece/wedding cake stand, made by Forbes Plate, Hamilton

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Early 20th Century Canadian Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century English Mahogany Folding Pie & Cake Stand
Early 20th Century English Mahogany Folding Pie & Cake Stand

Early 20th Century English Mahogany Folding Pie & Cake Stand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant mahogany folding pie & or cake rack from the United Kingdom. Exceptional

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand
19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand

19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century small 3 tier piecrust mahogany cake stand circa 1880. Quite possibly an apprentice

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Two Tier Jardiniere, English Cake Stand, Torchere, Early Victorian, 1840
Antique Two Tier Jardiniere, English Cake Stand, Torchere, Early Victorian, 1840

Antique Two Tier Jardiniere, English Cake Stand, Torchere, Early Victorian, 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique two tier jardiniere. An English, mahogany cake stand or torchère, dating to

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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cake Table

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Mahogany

Antique French Sarreguemines White Ironstone Cake Stand, circa 1920
Antique French Sarreguemines White Ironstone Cake Stand, circa 1920

Antique French Sarreguemines White Ironstone Cake Stand, circa 1920

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

"Sarreguemines Et Digoin" on reverse. This gorgeous cake stand will elevate your cake on a dining table or buffet

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Early 20th Century French Antique Cake Table

Materials

Ironstone

London Late 19th Century Pair of Silver Plated Footed Dishes
London Late 19th Century Pair of Silver Plated Footed Dishes

London Late 19th Century Pair of Silver Plated Footed Dishes

By Maple & Co.

Located in Brescia, IT

This pair of English footed dishes are an elegant presence on a dining table. Useful for cakes or

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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Cake Table

Materials

Silver Plate

Wedding Cake Table Lamp H6398
Wedding Cake Table Lamp H6398

Wedding Cake Table Lamp H6398

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H 28.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Wedding Cake Table Lamp H6398

Located in Madison, WI

Industrial wooden patterns stacked to resemble the layers of a wedding cake have become a table

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass, Wire

Korean Cake Tray Table
Korean Cake Tray Table

Korean Cake Tray Table

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H 24 in W 26 in D 36.25 in

Korean Cake Tray Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large ceremonial antique Korean cake tray was originally used to make mochi cakes for the holidays

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Early 1900s Korean Antique Cake Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Cake Stands
Pair of Antique Cake Stands

Pair of Antique Cake Stands

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H 33 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Antique Cake Stands

Located in Port Chester, NY

Hard to find pair of antique cake stands from England. The tooled leather tops set off the rich

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19th Century English Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Bamboo Cake Stand
Bamboo Cake Stand

Bamboo Cake Stand

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H 29 in W 25 in D 15 in

Bamboo Cake Stand

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Victorian Bamboo Cake Cart, with painted trays

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19th Century French Antique Cake Table

Materials

Bamboo

French Mahogany Three Tiered Serving/Cake Stand
French Mahogany Three Tiered Serving/Cake Stand

French Mahogany Three Tiered Serving/Cake Stand

Located in Midlothian, VA

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Cherry Three-Tiered Cake Stand with Blue Jasperware Porcelain Insets and

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19th Century French Antique Cake Table

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Three Tier Folding Cake Stand, circa 1925
Mahogany Three Tier Folding Cake Stand, circa 1925

Mahogany Three Tier Folding Cake Stand, circa 1925

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H 37.41 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in

Mahogany Three Tier Folding Cake Stand, circa 1925

Located in Salisbury, GB

A mahogany three tier folding cake stand. circa 1925.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Cake Table

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Cake Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique cake table for your home. An antique cake table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique cake table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cake table made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique cake table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Forbes Silver Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cake Table?

Prices for an antique cake table start at $225 and top out at $1,850 with the average selling for $895.

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.

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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 Cake Table
  • 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 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.