What is a center table?

A center table is usually circular and placed in the middle of a parlor or foyer, although they may appear elsewhere. They can be made of any material — including marble , glass, wood and lucite — and typically do not adhere to any particular style. Because of this variability, they are generally easy to position in a room.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

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.

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 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.

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 Center Table

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Russian Tables 19th Century

Italian Walnut Furniture

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

$1,924

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany side/lamp table having a quality mahogany top with a thumb moulded edge, unusual and attractive shaped mahogany frieze with carved circular mahogan...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

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Other

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerhall Table

$14,500

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerhall Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century rare Russian mahogany and hand-hammered brass inlayed center hall table with a single drawer.

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Mid-19th Century Baltic Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Hand Carved Centre Table

$10,534

17th Century Italian Hand Carved Centre Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Exquisite marble topped 17th Century centre table from Lombardy.Original silver gilding to the hand-carved base, with an octagonal grey marble top.With minor restoration and signs of...

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17th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Turtle Top Table C1880

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Turtle Top Table C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Turtle Top Table C1880 Measures - 29 3/4" x 37 1/2" x 27 3/8" This antique table, dating back to circa 1880, features a beautifully carved flame mahoga...

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Late 19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Regency Mahogany Centre Table in the Empire Taste, circa 1830

$3,686

Fine Regency Mahogany Centre Table in the Empire Taste, circa 1830

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Regency Mahogany Centre Table in the Empire Taste, circa 1830 Material: Mahogany, Brass, Ormolu A fine early 19th-century Regency mahogany centre table, dating to circa 1830 a...

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Marquetry inlaid centre table.

$11,479

19th Century French Marquetry inlaid centre table.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French Louis XVI style marquetry inlaid centre table with ormolu mounts. The top depicting a courting couple seated on and by a bench, with trees and river in the...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency period Marquetry inlaid centre table

$18,907

Rare Regency period Marquetry inlaid centre table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality Regency period Mahogany centre table with Satinwood cross banding and wonderful marquetry inlaid decoration to the centre. Depicting seated classical female figures pl...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, French wood Coffee Table

$7,443

18th Century, French wood Coffee Table

Located in IT

18th century, French wood coffee table This elegant coffee table, made in France between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is finely paved with wood. The oval top has geometr...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Sheraton revival Satinwood Pembroke table, circa 1880

$9,183

Sheraton revival Satinwood Pembroke table, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A beautifully decorated Satinwood, Sheraton revival Pembroke table, having a classical scene to the centre, and wonderful scrolling foliate swags around. A single frieze drawer and r...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine and Important Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Centre Table

$57,735

A Fine and Important Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Centre Table

By Thomas Hope

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine and Important Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Centre Table Relating to Designs by Thomas Hope, this large centre table is veneered in pollard oak with applied solid ebony mouldi...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Marble Turtle Top Table c1890

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Marble Turtle Top Table c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

This exquisite antique Renaissance Revival table features a turtle-top white marble surface elegantly poised upon a richly carved solid walnut base. Dating to approximately 1880, thi...

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Late 19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Leon Jallot Tiered Table in Pearwood and Camphor Burl

$19,500

Leon Jallot Tiered Table in Pearwood and Camphor Burl

By Léon Jallot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early French Art Deco (transitional) tiered table by Leon Jallot in pearwood and camphor wood burl, circa 1910-12. 28” diameter x 29” high. Leon Jallot (1874-1967) Born in Nant...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood, Pearwood, Burl

Fine Antique 19th Century Walnut Occasional Table in the French Style

$3,342

Fine Antique 19th Century Walnut Occasional Table in the French Style

Located in Nottingham, GB

An exceptional and highly decorative 19th-century side table in the French style, beautifully crafted in richly figured walnut and distinguished by its elaborate carved decoration, g...

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Late 19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood

$5,153

Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood

Located in Madrid, ES

PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 17th Century box in vine wood and rosewood with three drawers, legs and beams turned in rosewood. Metal hardware and applications. Top with stains. Dim.: 81 ...

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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Italian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Table

$3,721

19th Century Italian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Table

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant Italian table from the 19th century, featuring a malachite top set on an ornate gilt bronze base. This refined piece showcases the luxurious materials and exceptional craftsm...

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Early 1900s Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood

$5,153

Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood

Located in Madrid, ES

PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 19th Century of twisted and trembling in rosewood wood. Rectangular shaped top, framed by a shaky frieze, waist with two simulating drawers, 6 turned legs an...

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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$11,500

19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

This finish gives the table remarkable warmth, depth, and authenticity.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table

$8,643

Large 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Fine Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Drum Top Library Table This fine-quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany circular drum top library table showcases exceptional ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

$15,531

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

Located in Malton, GB

This is a truly exceptional piece of Anglo-Indian furniture. Made from ebonised padouk, ebony and Coromandel with maple inlaid boarder. The figuring to the Coromandel timber is fabul...

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table With Chess Top

$2,289

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table With Chess Top

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut centre table dating to around 1860. The beautifully figured burr walnut oval top is centred with an inlaid chess board in contrasting w...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Circular Table Inlaid with Classical Motifs

$6,550

Circular Table Inlaid with Classical Motifs

Located in London, GB

A fine quality circular carved walnut table inlaid with classical motifs. The top is veneered in burr walnut with a central marquetry 8 pointed star surrounded by palmettes radia...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table

$5,600

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th-century French Louis XVI style table epitomizes the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship characteristic to include ornate bronze ormolu mounts, intricate marquetry w...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Rosewood and Brass Tilt-Top Table

$18,500

English Regency Rosewood and Brass Tilt-Top Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Superb early 19th century rosewood Regency table with beaded edge circular tilt-top. the top is hinged upon a highly unusual carved lattice work covered pineapple standard and gilde...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

A Fine Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table

$6,752

A Fine Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Regency period figured rosewood center or breakfast table of fine colour and patina with brass inlays to the top and base.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Circa 1810-1820

$12,900

Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Circa 1810-1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier side table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in very good condition. The small round detailed occasional table ...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Provincial Walnut Wine Folding Table, Circa 1880

$4,200

Antique French Provincial Walnut Wine Folding Table, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique, small oval French Provincial wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as occasional tables in wine cellar...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

$5,591

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

William IV Rosewood Centre Table. Circa 19th Century This Table Stands Upon a Quatrefoil Base with Carved Feet and a Shaped Column. The Top of the Table Being of an Octagonal Form an...

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19th Century William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

$3,295

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning Victorian mahogany square library writing table. Brown tooled leather inset top, moulded edge, a pair of frieze drawers to either side, tur...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers

$3,376

19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An exceptional and highly unusual Regency pedestal centre table, dating from the early 19th century, beautifully embodies the refined neoclassical style of the period. Crafted from r...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

H. Walker English Regency Centre Table in Mahogany

$10,750Sale Price|20% Off

H. Walker English Regency Centre Table in Mahogany

Located in High Peak, GB

K09 Superb quality Regency, mahogany centre table, having figured mahogany top with rosewood banding and gadroon edge, standing on turned, ringed and fluted column and trefoil base t...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Revival Table by Sebastian Vogel

$6,500Sale Price|48% Off

Empire Revival Table by Sebastian Vogel

By Sebastian Vogel

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Empire Revival table - originally designed by Sebastian Vogel (1799-1837) for the Baron Rudnyansky Family, Nagyteneny Castle. Collection restored with additions after 1885 fire, and ...

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Giltwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Ivory Color Gustavian Style French Marble Top Table

$1,400

Early 20th Century Ivory Color Gustavian Style French Marble Top Table

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Early 20th Century Ivory Color Gustavian Style French Marble Top Table Dimensions : 42.25" Wide X 26.5" Deep X 28.5" Tall This marble top table was made at the turn of the twentiet...

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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Italian 20th Century FUTURISMO Centre Table

$2,862

Italian 20th Century FUTURISMO Centre Table

By Fortunato Depero

Located in Milan, IT

A beautiful example of Italian 'Futurism' Grey and Black painted centre table.

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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Victorian Revolving Séance Table with Green Leather Top and Tufted Base

$5,400

Victorian Revolving Séance Table with Green Leather Top and Tufted Base

Located in Dekalb, IL

Octagonal revolving séance or spirit table featuring a richly toned wood frame and a worn green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled borders and central medallion. The top is fix...

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Late 19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Biedemeier 19th Century Drum Table in Birch, Burled Elm and Rosewood

$6,250

Biedemeier 19th Century Drum Table in Birch, Burled Elm and Rosewood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Biedemeier 19th Century Drum Table in Birch, Burled Elm and Rosewood Crossbanding with 6 Drawers and Pedestal Base

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Birch, Elm, Rosewood

French Sycamore X-Frame Table with Smith Tannery Leather, C. 1880

$3,600

French Sycamore X-Frame Table with Smith Tannery Leather, C. 1880

Located in Nashville, TN

A striking 19th-century French table crafted in sycamore with a classic X-frame base and inset Smith Tannery leather top.

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1880s Antique Center Table

Materials

Sycamore

Early 19th Century Regency Circular Mahogany Drum Table

$16,031

Early 19th Century Regency Circular Mahogany Drum Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Regency circular mahogany drum table of generous proportions. With drawers to frieze and a tooled brown leather top supported by pod with four sabre legs held on b...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

A 20th Century Ebony Anglo-Sinhalese Circular Ebony Centre Table

$12,559

A 20th Century Ebony Anglo-Sinhalese Circular Ebony Centre Table

Located in London, GB

Sri Lanka, circa 1920 An Anglo-Sinhalese ebony centre table with bullseye radiating veneer top, supported by a carved tripod base with scroll feet. Height 76.50cm Diameter 100.00cm

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

J.-E. Zwiener, Louis XV style Table, France, Circa 1890

$21,184

J.-E. Zwiener, Louis XV style Table, France, Circa 1890

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming serpentine shaped , Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener Louis XV style table with an elegant “bois de bout” floral marquetry on the tray and opening with two drawers. Rich gilded bronze...

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

A Stunning 19th Century Marble Top Circular Centre Table

$4,523

A Stunning 19th Century Marble Top Circular Centre Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th Century well figured mahogany marble top centre table of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The striking moulded ...

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19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Irish Centre Table, Walnut, circa 1860

$6,887

Antique Irish Centre Table, Walnut, circa 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exceptional Burr Walnut Irish Centre Table. circa 1860 Having the most amazing Quartered Burr Walnut Veneers to the Shaped Top. The mouldings with typical Irish Detail. The Baske...

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1860s Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak General Store Farmhouse Table With Interesting Newspaper Top

$3,100

Antique Oak General Store Farmhouse Table With Interesting Newspaper Top

Located in Winston-Salem, NC

This country store table is constructed of solid oak, with turned baluster legs, canted chamfered corner blocks, and a three-board plank top that carries the honest, well-used surfac...

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Late 19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

A Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table

$17,900

A Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table. This wonderful rectangular table is raised on two wide plinths below scrolled feet, and joined by a fla...

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19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Gueridon Centre Table in Walnut

$2,290

Antique French Gueridon Centre Table in Walnut

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Antique French Gueridon Centre Table in Walnut This Antique French Walnut Gueridon Centre Table features a striking book-matched wild grain walnut top with a shaped and moulded out...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Rent Drum Table

$5,950

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Rent Drum Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Rent Drum Table. The to fitted with six wedge shaped drawers. The base has a storage compartment that has a lock to keep valuable safe and each drawer al...

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Early 20th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Neo Renaissance Centre Table with associated Marble Top

$5,132

Extraordinary Neo Renaissance Centre Table with associated Marble Top

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Triform Neo Renaissance table Base heavily carved with hippocampi, eagles and cherubs, upon bold carved lion paw feet. Excellent patination. Later (Circa 1920) Marble Top, Base Italy...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Italian Round Table with White Marble Top, 20th Century

$2,920

Italian Round Table with White Marble Top, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian round table with white marble top 20th century supported by wrought iron legs. 20th century. Dimensioni 73,5x132 cm very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table

$79,005

Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table

Located in Reepham, GB

This magnificent specimen centre table incorporates some incredible specimens highlighting the richest, deepest, and most vivid colours of the most coveted specimen marbles. This Ita...

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19Thc Original Powder Blue Hutch Table / Bench

$4,716Sale Price|20% Off

19Thc Original Powder Blue Hutch Table / Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original powder blue painted hutch table in fantastic untouched condition. This farm hutch table was found in Pennsylvania from a private estate. This hutch table is in very go...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Empire Centre Console Table

$15,000

19th Century Swedish Empire Centre Console Table

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine and unusual 19th century Swedish Empire centre console table with Italian pink Calacatta marble top, Ca 1830.

Category

19th Century European Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

A fine mid-18th Century pie crust tripod table

$18,907

A fine mid-18th Century pie crust tripod table

Located in Reepham, GB

A fine mid-18th Century pie crust tripod table, the dished top with a raised and scalloped border with carved and scalloped gadrooned detail, the whole raised on a fluted column base...

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18th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Marble Topped Louis XV Style Table

$4,100

Marble Topped Louis XV Style Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This Louis XV style table made in Italy or France in the 20's exhibits great carving and a fine fluid line. Both countries in that time period made fine furniture for export to Ameri...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Centre Table in Burr Yew

$3,578

Art Deco Centre Table in Burr Yew

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Art Deco centre table A French Art Deco centre table having solid mahogany construction and stunning burr yew veneers. Produced in France in the 1920’s this table has slightly oblon...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany, Yew

An 18th Century Folk Blue Painted Circular Centre Table

$4,645Sale Price|20% Off

An 18th Century Folk Blue Painted Circular Centre Table

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1750 A folk mid eighteenth century circular oak centre table, with original blue paintwork throughout, supported on a tripod base with splayed feet. With nineteenth c...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

19th century simulated bamboo Gypsy side table in Antique velvet

$2,309

19th century simulated bamboo Gypsy side table in Antique velvet

Located in Batley, GB

An attractively formed mid 19th century country house gypsy side table. The fruitwood base with simulated bamboo legs and supports. Recovered by us in antique velvet and trim salvage...

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Freestanding Centre Table

$2,869

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Freestanding Centre Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood freestanding centre table having a quality rosewood serpentine shaped top, carved rosewood frieze supported on carved rosewood scroll ends s...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Other

Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson

$4,996

Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson

Located in London, GB

A superb quality Victorian Gothic Revival octagonal library or centre table, stamped to one drawer by the renowned Guildford cabinet makers and furnishers W. Williamson & Sons. Made ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid centre table

$1,020

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid centre table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid centre table having a quality rosewood inlaid shaped top with a moulded edge, shaped rosewood inlaid frieze, standing on shaped cabriole leg...

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Occasional Table with Floral Inlay

$1,283

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Occasional Table with Floral Inlay

Located in GB

A beautifully crafted Victorian-era walnut occasional table featuring a richly figured circular top adorned with intricate floral marquetry. The central inlay design displays a bouqu...

Category

19th Century European Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

19th century Florentine Pietra Dura inlaid centre table

$29,711

19th century Florentine Pietra Dura inlaid centre table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite Italian 19th-century centre table features a Florentine carved giltwood frame and stunning Pietra dura marble inlay top. The ornate design showcases intricate floral m...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

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Antique Center Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique center table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and stone, every antique center table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique center table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique center table made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. François Linke, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful antique center table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Center Table?

An antique center table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,330, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,020,832.

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 Center Table

What is a center table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A center table is usually circular and placed in the middle of a parlor or foyer, although they may appear elsewhere. They can be made of any material — including marble, glass, wood and lucite — and typically do not adhere to any particular style. Because of this variability, they are generally easy to position in a room.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
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?
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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?
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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.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
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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 care for an antique wood dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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