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Victorian Cast Iron Scroll Work Occasional Table
Victorian Cast Iron Scroll Work Occasional Table

Victorian Cast Iron Scroll Work Occasional Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Cast Iron Scroll Work Occasional Table This lovely table stands on a very attractive

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19th Century Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Iron

Italian Pietra Dura Table, 19th Century
Italian Pietra Dura Table, 19th Century

Italian Pietra Dura Table, 19th Century

$4,142

H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 36.23 in

Italian Pietra Dura Table, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian pietra dura table 19th century rectangular shape, with wooden caved based, four fluted

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC
Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Renaissance Revival carvings ~~~~high quality table often used as hall or entry table, center or parlor table

Category

1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

English Regency Rosewood and Brass Tilt-Top Table
English Regency Rosewood and Brass Tilt-Top Table

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table
Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

Located in Malton, GB

this table so impressive and rare. Coromandel is a timber not often used for furniture and more for

Category

19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Early 19th Century Swedish centre table
Early 19th Century Swedish centre table

Early 19th Century Swedish centre table

$3,286

H 25.2 in Dm 27.17 in

Early 19th Century Swedish centre table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting early 19th Century Swedish simulated Amboyna centre, having this hand carved pineapple pedestal and supported by three Doves to the base. Circa 1820-40 Batch 81 C/C

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Center Table

Materials

Softwood

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Centre Table
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Centre Table

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Centre Table

$9,875

H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 38.19 in

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Centre Table

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut centre table having a quality burr walnut serpentine shaped

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut, Burl

William IV Rosewood and Specimen Marble Table
William IV Rosewood and Specimen Marble Table

William IV Rosewood and Specimen Marble Table

Located in London, GB

A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD AND SPECIMEN MARBLE TABLE, CIRCA 1835. The inset circular top inlaid with

Category

19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Side/Lamp Table

$1,951

H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 17.52 in

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

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Other

A Fine Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table
A Fine Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Large Welsh Cricket Table in Blue Paint
Large Welsh Cricket Table in Blue Paint

Large Welsh Cricket Table in Blue Paint

$3,122Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Large Welsh Cricket Table in Blue Paint

Located in Faversham, GB

A simply wonderful early 19th-century cricket table of large form with a pale blue painted base

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Early 19th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Center Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Gorgeous Edwardian Leather Top Centre Table
Gorgeous Edwardian Leather Top Centre Table

Gorgeous Edwardian Leather Top Centre Table

$6,518

H 30 in W 25.75 in D 25.75 in

Gorgeous Edwardian Leather Top Centre Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A gorgeous Edwardian centre table of exceptional quality, finely carved, crossbanded and line

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Marquetry Centre Table
19th Century German Marquetry Centre Table

19th Century German Marquetry Centre Table

$5,820

H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 33.86 in

19th Century German Marquetry Centre Table

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A 19th century German burr field maple marquetry inlaid table of lovely colour and decoration, with

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Center Table

Materials

Maple

Victorian Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Walnut 1880
Victorian Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Walnut 1880

Victorian Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Walnut 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an elegant period Victorian centre table in walnut Circa 1880 Features intricate

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Marquetry inlaid centre table.
19th Century French Marquetry inlaid centre table.

19th Century French Marquetry inlaid centre table.

$11,641

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 29.14 in

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

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

H. Walker English Regency Centre Table in Mahogany
H. Walker English Regency Centre Table in Mahogany

H. Walker English Regency Centre Table in Mahogany

$10,901Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.5 in Dm 55 in

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency period Marquetry inlaid centre table
Rare Regency period Marquetry inlaid centre table

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Hand Carved Centre Table
17th Century Italian Hand Carved Centre Table

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

Category

17th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Tuscan Octagonal Shaped Walnut and Pine Table
19th Century Tuscan Octagonal Shaped Walnut and Pine Table

19th Century Tuscan Octagonal Shaped Walnut and Pine Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An 19th-century octagonal table from the Tuscan region, crafted with a harmonious marriage of woods

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Carlo X Cherry Wood Table, 1850s
Carlo X Cherry Wood Table, 1850s

Carlo X Cherry Wood Table, 1850s

$829Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 42.13 in D 28.75 in

Carlo X Cherry Wood Table, 1850s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Charles X table in solid cherry wood, 4 wavy, finely carved supports connect with the central trunk

Category

1850s Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Table
18th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Table

18th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Table

$3,130

H 33.75 in W 59.25 in D 37.25 in

18th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Spectacular 18th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Library Table - dining table. With a

Category

18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry
Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry

Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry

$15,976

H 28.35 in W 75.99 in D 35.24 in

Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry Italy Large TABLE with a top with floral

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table

$68,476

H 34.65 in Dm 28.35 in

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

table, with classical motifs, sphinxs to the frieze and winged Lion supports, termintaing in claw feet

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Sheraton revival Satinwood Pembroke table, circa 1880
Sheraton revival Satinwood Pembroke table, circa 1880

Sheraton revival Satinwood Pembroke table, circa 1880

$9,312

H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 21.66 in

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Regency Giltwood Table de Milieu
Beautiful Regency Giltwood Table de Milieu

Beautiful Regency Giltwood Table de Milieu

$35,600

H 34.5 in W 54 in D 27.5 in

Beautiful Regency Giltwood Table de Milieu

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautiful Regency giltwood table de Milieu. First half of 18th century.

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Early 18th Century Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century Regency Circular Mahogany Drum Table
Early 19th Century Regency Circular Mahogany Drum Table

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Table by James Shoolbred
19th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Table by James Shoolbred

19th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Table by James Shoolbred

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A very attractive blonde oak centre table by James Shoolbred. The table is raised on turned and

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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table with Bronze Mounts
Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table with Bronze Mounts

Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table with Bronze Mounts

Located in Bradenton, FL

Swedish Marble Top Pine Console Table embellished with Neoclassical Bronze Mounts. The rectangular

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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Round wooden table with brass tabletop from the 1920s.
Round wooden table with brass tabletop from the 1920s.

Round wooden table with brass tabletop from the 1920s.

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Round wooden table from the 1920s with brass fittings and a newly manufactured burnished brass

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century, France Inlaid Wood Centre Table
19th Century, France Inlaid Wood Centre Table

19th Century, France Inlaid Wood Centre Table

$13,609

H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

19th Century, France Inlaid Wood Centre Table

Located in IT

19th Century, France inlaid wood centre table This elegant centre table in inlaid wood was made

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood
Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood

Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood

$5,325

H 31.89 in W 40.56 in D 28.75 in

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

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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood
Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood

Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood

$5,325

H 33.08 in W 63.39 in D 33.08 in

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

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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Classical Ebonized & Gilt Marble Top Table
Classical Ebonized & Gilt Marble Top Table

Classical Ebonized & Gilt Marble Top Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

American and European, 19th century and later. Classical parcel ebonized and gilt table, having a

Category

19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table

$52,042

H 29.14 in W 53.55 in D 29.53 in

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marquetry Centre Table. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table
Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table

Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table

$4,724

H 31 in W 39 in D 23 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Centre Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality freestanding early 19th century Chinese marble top side / centre table, the

Category

1830s Chinese Antique Center Table

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XV style ormolu and parquetry circular centre table
Louis XV style ormolu and parquetry circular centre table

Louis XV style ormolu and parquetry circular centre table

Located in Cheshire, GB

A refined French circular occasional table of the late 19th century, finely crafted in richly

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table
Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

$3,341

H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 46.86 in

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

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

A Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table
A Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table

A Tuscan early 19th century Walnut trestle table

$17,900

H 31.25 in W 76.25 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerhall Table
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerhall Table

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Baltic Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Brass Inlay Centre table
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Brass Inlay Centre table

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Brass Inlay Centre table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Exceptional George III Period 18th-Century Mahogany, Ebony and Brass Inlaid Centre Table An

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18th Century British George III Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Outdoor Continental Style Marble Top Butcher's Table

Outdoor Continental Style Marble Top Butcher's Table

Located in Queens, NY

butchers table with scroll design and white marble top.

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19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

A Stunning Early 20th Century Leather Top Revolving Drum Table
A Stunning Early 20th Century Leather Top Revolving Drum Table

A Stunning Early 20th Century Leather Top Revolving Drum Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning early 20th Century well figured flame mahogany leather top revolving drum table of

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Pedestal Table Attributed to Josef Danhauser – Vienna

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table

$5,600

H 29 in W 27.75 in D 35.75 in

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

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional and generously proportioned early Viennese Biedermeier table was crafted in Vienna

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Fine quality 19th Century marquetry inlaid octagonal centre table
Fine quality 19th Century marquetry inlaid octagonal centre table

Fine quality 19th Century marquetry inlaid octagonal centre table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality 19th Century marquetry inlaid octagonal centre table, having a quality antique

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19th Century Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, French wood Coffee Table
18th Century, French wood Coffee Table

18th Century, French wood Coffee Table

$7,703

H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 13.39 in

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

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Pedestal Table with Leather Top for Restoration
Antique English Regency Pedestal Table with Leather Top for Restoration

Antique English Regency Pedestal Table with Leather Top for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

For restoration. A handsome antique pedestal table showcasing a wide circular table top with a

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19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Italian Empire Style Table with Marble Top
19th Century Italian Empire Style Table with Marble Top

19th Century Italian Empire Style Table with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Italian Empire Style Table with Marble Top is a luxurious and elegant piece of

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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique
William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

$5,669

H 29 in W 53.5 in D 53.5 in

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

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19th Century William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Antique Round Table, Early Showa Period (1926–1940s), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Round Table, Early Showa Period (1926–1940s), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Round Table, Early Showa Period (1926–1940s), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique round table was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–1940s). Made from

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Center Table

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table, c. 1825 We are pleased to present this

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

19th century Florentine Pietra Dura inlaid centre table
19th century Florentine Pietra Dura inlaid centre table

19th century Florentine Pietra Dura inlaid centre table

$30,129

H 25.2 in W 40.95 in D 29.14 in

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

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Freestanding Centre Table
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Freestanding Centre Table

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Freestanding Centre Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood freestanding centre table having a quality rosewood

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Other

Pair Of Mahogany Library Tables, Circa 1880
Pair Of Mahogany Library Tables, Circa 1880

Pair Of Mahogany Library Tables, Circa 1880

$6,873

H 31.11 in W 59.45 in D 59.45 in

Pair Of Mahogany Library Tables, Circa 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair Of Mahogany Library Tables, Circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Occasional Table with Floral Inlay
Victorian Walnut Marquetry Occasional Table with Floral Inlay

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

Category

19th Century European Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

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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 Center-tables for You

An alluring sitting area doesn’t have to be in the exact center of the room, but an antique or vintage center table is a great tool to partition off such an area.

By definition, a center table is a piece of furniture that is placed in the center of a room. Initially these appeared in the foyer or entryway before making their way into the living room. While one might keep seating furniture such as sofas against the walls to avoid limiting movement and closing off space, a center table in the living room can fill this central space without restricting the flow of the room.

One of the purposes of a center table is to anchor the rest of the furniture. It draws the eye to a specific area and invites guests to sit down. When thinking about how you’ll arrange your furniture, a good rule of thumb is to set tables an arm’s length away from seating. For instance, place a coffee table about 18 inches from a sofa so that it is within reach but not too close. In more modern layouts, tables are sometimes placed to the side to leave a large open area for foot traffic.

Because of its central position, a center table is one of the first things people will notice when entering a room. It’s important to consider how a center table can add to a room, as it’s a crucial element for defining the feel and theme of a room. Some center tables are mainly for decor, while others can be a great place to sit around over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Center tables are perfect for displaying decorative objects, floral arrangements, books or a cluster of prized antique vases given the prominent position of your table and the attention it will get.

The clean lines and organic forms that we typically associate with mid-century modern center tables means that they will bring a dose of sophistication to a space, and examples from the era can be found in square and round shapes. Wood tables were popular with furniture makers of the period, but versions in glass and marble are also widely available. Because Art Deco designers frequently incorporated ornamental embellishments such as exotic animal hides and veneers in their seating, case pieces and other furniture, your Art Deco center table will likely make a strong statement in any room. Alternatively, if you’re searching for something small and unassuming, Regency tables could be an option for your space.

Find a growing collection of antique and vintage center tables on 1stDibs today.