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.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

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

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

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

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

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

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

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

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

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

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Center Table

Inlaid Wood Table

Russian Tables 19th Century

Italian Walnut Furniture

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Hall Table with Lyre Motifs and Lion Feet

$5,950

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Hall Table with Lyre Motifs and Lion Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood hall table from the early 20th century, with lyre motifs and brass lion feet. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Hardwood Centre Table with Sphinx Pillared Base

$10,236

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Hardwood Centre Table with Sphinx Pillared Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French Neoclassical centre table with ornately carved Sphinx pillared legs which is part of a suite This table is part of ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Hardwood

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE

$20,472

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura ...

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1830s European William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Carlo X Walnut Round Table, Italy, Toscana, Mid-19th Century

$4,807

Carlo X Walnut Round Table, Italy, Toscana, Mid-19th Century

Located in Prato, IT

In finely hand carved three-legged solid walnut. Small plate band covered with walnut veneer with frame. Liguria, First half '800 Dimensions: Diameter 143 Height 78 cm circa.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Impressive Pair of Tables First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century

$57,230 / set

Impressive Pair of Tables First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive pair of tables First Empire Napoleon III early 19th century Diameter: 115cm Height: 82 Italian Hight Quality Marble with amazing top with Snails and Ammonites perfect...

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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Important 19th Century Gilt Brass Dolphin Italian Carrara Marble Centre Table

$16,370

Important 19th Century Gilt Brass Dolphin Italian Carrara Marble Centre Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this important 19th century gilt brass Dolphin base French marble centre table A truly sublime table, the base is oak with solid gilt brass Dol...

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1860s French High Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Genuine Spanish table from the 1600s with folding trestle in first patina.

$6,753

Genuine Spanish table from the 1600s with folding trestle in first patina.

Located in Cesena, FC

Genuine Spanish table from the 1600s with folding trestle in first patina. Original antique Spanish table Late 1600s Spanish table in first patina, in excellent overall condition an...

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1690s Spanish Antique Center Table

Materials

Metal

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

$4,229

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Located in London, GB

Victorian Papier-Mâché Tilt-Top Table with Japanned and Nacre Inlay, England, c. 1850 A striking mid-19th century English tilt-top table, masterfully crafted in papier-mâché with ja...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Paper

A Rare Belle Epoque Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table, By François Linke

$57,323

A Rare Belle Epoque Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table, By François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Rare Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table, By François Linke. The Mounts Designed by Léon Messagé. Signed 'F. Linke'. This opulent centre table has a b...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Plum Pudding & Gilt Centre Side Table Greek Key Louis XVI Revival

$2,696

19th Century Plum Pudding & Gilt Centre Side Table Greek Key Louis XVI Revival

Located in Norwich, England

Excellent quality late 19th Century Plum Pudding mahogany centre table with gilt metal mounts and gold leaf greek key design to the drawer and reverse frieze. French - Louis XVI revi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Burl

19th Century Irish Table with Marble-Inlaid Top having Aristocratic Coat of Arms

$79,160

19th Century Irish Table with Marble-Inlaid Top having Aristocratic Coat of Arms

By Robert Strahan, J. Darmanin & Sons

Located in London, GB

The Specimen Pietra Dura Marble Armorial Top By Joseph Darmanin of Malta The shaped circular top finely inlaid with the arms of General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton (1773...

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19th Century Irish William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Engagement Table for Exchanging Messages Between Lovers in the Early 1800s

$4,578

Engagement Table for Exchanging Messages Between Lovers in the Early 1800s

Located in Cesena, FC

Engagement table. For exchanging messages between lovers in the early 1800s. The couple could exchange notes through the drawer that slides from one side to the other, where the two ...

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Irish Mahogany and Satinwood Square Segmentedcentre Tables

$57,323 / set

Pair of 19th Century Irish Mahogany and Satinwood Square Segmentedcentre Tables

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of mid-19th century Irish satinwood and mahogany centre tables, crossbanded and strung throughout, having segmented square tops with harebell and central dragon inlay...

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Mid-19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Swiss Renaissance Merchants or Bankers Table Made in Pine and Fruitwood

$4,257Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Swiss Renaissance Merchants or Bankers Table Made in Pine and Fruitwood

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful bankers table or merchants table originates in Switzerland and dates circa 1800. The tabletop and drawer were made from fruitwood, the legs are pine. The drawer's fron...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon

$51,863

English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon

By Thomas & George Seddon

Located in London, GB

A William IV Period Parcel Gilt Burr Elm Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon The circular table veneered throughout with finely figured burr elm and relieved with parc...

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19th Century English William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Elm

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

$1,023,148

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...

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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Table

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Antique French 19th Century Rosewood and Marble Oval Occasional Table C1850

$3,616

Antique French 19th Century Rosewood and Marble Oval Occasional Table C1850

Located in London, GB

A French rosewood oval occasional table, 19th century, the white marble top with a moulded edge, over a turned stem, on four scrolling legs, joined by scrolling brackets, terminating...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Monumental Regency Mahogany in the style of Thomas Hope Centre Table

$64,147

Monumental Regency Mahogany in the style of Thomas Hope Centre Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A highly important Regency mahogany and ebony centre table of superior quality, spectacular scale and featuring and in the style of Thomas Hope`s Neo-Classical influences. The circul...

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1820s English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Sublime Antique circa 1840 Gothic Revival Pollard Oak Centre Library Table

$17,060

Sublime Antique circa 1840 Gothic Revival Pollard Oak Centre Library Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, early Victorian circa 1840 hand carved English Pollard oak centre table A very good looking well made and decorative p...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Leather, Oak

Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table Attributed to François Linke, circa 1900

$34,120

Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table Attributed to François Linke, circa 1900

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A gilt-bronze mounted parquetry inlaid centre table, Attributed to François Linke. French, circa 1900. The circular parquetry top of diapered trellis with gilt-bronze edging ab...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table

$20,472

Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table

By PIETRA DURA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this important William Iv Circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Spiral Column base centre table with stunning Pietra Dura Speciamine Marble top A truly su...

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1830s Italian William IV Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Italian Table Centre Console Teak Marble Black White Geometric Long64" D35"

$34,120

Italian Table Centre Console Teak Marble Black White Geometric Long64" D35"

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

19th century Teak and Marble Antiquarian Centre Table in the Renaissance-style Very unusual, possibly unique with the combination of teak and marble in the Renaissance-style The arc...

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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Walnut Two-Drawer Table with Fruitwood and Bone Inlay

$16,500

18th Century Italian Walnut Two-Drawer Table with Fruitwood and Bone Inlay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 18th century Italian walnut two-drawer table with fruitwood and bone inlay. The table can be floated in the center of a room as it is finished on all sides.

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Center Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Bone

Bamboo and wood table attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century

$8,813

Bamboo and wood table attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century

By Perret et Vibert

Located in Roma, RM

Bamboo and lacquered wood table attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century. Product details From the residence of Antonello Falqui – Falqui Collection. Bamboo and wood c...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Onyx and Ormolu Table

$17,800

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Onyx and Ormolu Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and unusual French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, onyx, and ormolu table signed FOREST. The table is raised by elegant fluted tapering legs with ormolu laurel leaf...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Table Centre Ocassional Sofa Bedside Square Mahogany Cabriole Art Deco Pad

$4,094

Table Centre Ocassional Sofa Bedside Square Mahogany Cabriole Art Deco Pad

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Unusual Art Deco period mahogany, square-shaped, centre table - Classic, elegant form with sweeping cabriole legs and angular pad feet - Pared down detailing to enhance the form - ...

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Center Table

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Oak Drum Top Library Table by William Freeman of Norwich

$38,215

English Antique Oak Drum Top Library Table by William Freeman of Norwich

By William Freeman

Located in London, GB

An attractive drum top library table by William Freeman of Norwich The design of this centre table is drawn from the noted work of Richard Bridgens and constructed in pollard oak ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Marble Gueridon Table With Turned Wood Column & Brass Paw Feet

$3,521

19th Century Marble Gueridon Table With Turned Wood Column & Brass Paw Feet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century French Empire Marble & Mahogany Gueridon Table With Brass Paw Feet A beautiful French 19th century Empire-period gueridon pedestal table, combining a softly veined whit...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

A Very Rare Large 19th Century Marble Top Centre Table With Claw Foot

$7,955

A Very Rare Large 19th Century Marble Top Centre Table With Claw Foot

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century well figured mahogany marble top centre table of grand proportions, exceptional quality and finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. T...

Category

19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Centre Table on Bun Feet

$16,378

Mid 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Centre Table on Bun Feet

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-19th century bird's-eye maple centre table by Taprell and Holland & Sons, having circular rosewood scrolled crossbanded top, above shaped baluster stem and triform platfor...

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19th Century English Antique Center Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Bois Satine Vitrine Table by Francois Linke

$20,472

Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Bois Satine Vitrine Table by Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

A gilt-bronze and mahogany bois satine vitrine table by Francois Linke French, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 76cm, width, 70.5cm, depth 52cm This excellent piece was made ...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Breakfast or Centre Table

$10,645

Antique Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Breakfast or Centre Table

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency Period rosewood breakfast or centre table having brass inlaid crossbanded circular top raised of triangular stem ending on brass line inlaid concave tri...

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1810s English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Side or Cocktail Table with fan accent manufactured by J.J. Kohn

$3,885

Antique Side or Cocktail Table with fan accent manufactured by J.J. Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular Vienna Secession enter or side table with fan shaped accent done in walnut, manufactured by J.J. Kohn. Table has been recently refurbished...

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Center Table

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Large Important 19th Century Continetal Carved Giltwood and Marble Centre Table

$20,472

Large Important 19th Century Continetal Carved Giltwood and Marble Centre Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this large and very important carved giltwood marble topped impressive centre table circa 19th century A 19th century French carved giltwood cen...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze & Walnut Coffee Table

$14,950Sale Price|21% Off

French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze & Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze and Walnut coffee table with marble top. The assembled Corinthian gilt-bronze capital, now converted into a ...

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Late 19th Century Classical Greek Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Walnut Pedestal Table with Round Marble Top and Tripod Base

$7,200

French Empire Walnut Pedestal Table with Round Marble Top and Tripod Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire period walnut table from the 19th century with circular marble top, pedestal and tripod base. Evoke the elegance of 19th-century France with this resplendent French E...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Revolving Rent Drum Table Brown Leather Top

$16,378

Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Revolving Rent Drum Table Brown Leather Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian circa 1880 revolving flamed mahogany with hand dyed brown leather top “Rent” table This is a very fine piece of antique...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Center Table

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Italian Micro-Mosaic Grand Tour Table Attributed to Roccheggiani

$129,659

19th Century Italian Micro-Mosaic Grand Tour Table Attributed to Roccheggiani

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in London, GB

A rare grand tour table Possibly by Cesare Roccheggiani The circular platform of marmore nero, inset with fine micromosaic panels consisting of thousands of coloured glass tesser...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Table

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

$7,199Sale Price|40% Off

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Located in Kastrup, DK

Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and ornamentation of gilt bronzes. Ebonised wood. 1 drawer. France, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Marble Top Pedestal Table With Original Brass Casters. C. 1800

$15,000Sale Price|40% Off

French Mahogany Marble Top Pedestal Table With Original Brass Casters. C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

French mahogany marble top pedestal table with molded edge skirt, reeded center column, and supported by a squared plinth with lions paw feet and original brass casters.

Category

Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble

Sublime 19th Century Anglo-Indian Specimen Sample Wood Centre Occasional Table

$5,254

Sublime 19th Century Anglo-Indian Specimen Sample Wood Centre Occasional Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely glorious Anglo-Indian Specimen wood occasional centre table A very fine and rare table, most likely Sri Lankan Galle district in...

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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Table

Materials

Wood

Rare Centre Table with a Campan Rubané Marble Top by François Linke

$204,725

Rare Centre Table with a Campan Rubané Marble Top by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An important and rare gilt-bronze, mahogany and Bois Satiné centre table, with campan rubané marble top. By François Linke. Linke index number 1103. The gilt bronze on the stretcher...

Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting

$5,500

Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting

By Diego Rivera

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A spectacular example of early Mexican Muralism, condensed onto a plywood kitchen tabletop and joined with iron legs set in rhythm with the painted artwork itself. An exceptional p...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Center Table

Materials

Iron

Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx Top Table By Henry Dasson

$35,000

Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx Top Table By Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Onyx Top Side Table By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson The beautiful shaped onyx top within a bronze rim, above a long...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Table

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Mounted with Rouge Marble-Top Round Table

$23,000

Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Mounted with Rouge Marble-Top Round Table

By Paul Sormani

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI-style ormolu mounted with rouge marble-top round table. Marked on Plate: “Made by P.SORMANI Paris for Geo A.GLAENZER & Co. NY”; incised underside of apron: “PARIS SO...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Regency 1840s Mahogany Rent Table with Leather Top and Eight Drawers

$17,500

English Regency 1840s Mahogany Rent Table with Leather Top and Eight Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period mahogany drum or rent table from the early 19th century, with black leather top, eight drawers, pedestal and quadripartite base on bronze feet. Created in E...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

$45,039

Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The H-shaped plinth centered on an urn flanked by sphinxes. The original model of this table formed part of the furnishings of the bedroom of Caroline Murat at the Elysee Palace ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings

$4,148Sale Price|32% Off

France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings

Located in Kastrup, DK

Napoleon III table in ebonized wood with ebony and gilded bronze mountings and brass inlays. One large drawer. Crafted with high craftsmanship. France, 1850-1870.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Table

Materials

Bronze

FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1820 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE MOTHER OF PEARL CENTRE DINING TABLE

$9,485

FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1820 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE MOTHER OF PEARL CENTRE DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1820-1840 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie centre occasional or dining table with Mother of P...

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1820s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Center Table

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Regency Tilt-Top Supper Table, Solid Wood, Eight Lobes

$4,900

19th Century Regency Tilt-Top Supper Table, Solid Wood, Eight Lobes

Located in Montreal, QC

Regency solid wood tilt-top eight lobes and dished supper table, shell forms separating each lobe, raised on turned column over four ribbed down swept legs terminating in brass hairy...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Center Table

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Centre Side Table Ebonized Walnut, Restored

$1,945

Late 19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Centre Side Table Ebonized Walnut, Restored

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Late 19th Century Tuscan Renaissance centre side table in ebonized walnut, restored and polished to wax. Measure cm: H 47 x W 57 x D 45.

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table

$38,215

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table The top inset with a turquoise ground central plaque of Francis I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia, sig...

Category

19th Century French Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized

$34,120

Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and important original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti occasional table This table is special, designed by Carlo Bugatti, Italy...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Center Table

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table

$38,215

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Centre Table. The top inset with a cobalt-blue ground central plaque with portrait of Louis XVI, signed 'Hété', the fo...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished

$3,662

Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italy 1920s very elegant and graceful Baroque revival round centre table or coffee table, in solid hand carved walnut, with the top in burl walnut with inlay. Polished with wax. Mea...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Table

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Walnut, Burl

Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin

$15,559Sale Price|38% Off

Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...

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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Table

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Other

English Satinwood and Marquetry Centre Table by James Plucknett of Warwick

$65,512

English Satinwood and Marquetry Centre Table by James Plucknett of Warwick

Located in London, GB

A fine Marquetry centre table by James Plucknett of Warwick Of rectangular bow ended form, constructed in satinwood, and inlaid with specimen wood marquetry work on the platform; ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

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Wood, Satinwood

Coffee Centre Table Renaissance with Top Verona's Marble by Ebanisteria Bovolone

$2,518

Coffee Centre Table Renaissance with Top Verona's Marble by Ebanisteria Bovolone

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century coffee centre table Renaissance style with top Verona's red marble by Ebanisteria Bovolone. In solid walnut, restored and wax polished Measure cm: H 48 W x 100...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Table

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table by Henry Dasson with Lacquer Panels

$211,450

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Table by Henry Dasson with Lacquer Panels

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

- Exquisite Louis XVI style table by renowned maker Henry Dasson, inspired by Marie-Antoinette's furniture - Stunning Asian lacquer panels featuring mythological deer motifs - Exce...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Table

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Ormolu

Mid 19th C Exhibition Quality Satinwood and Marquetry Centre or Library Table

$19,312

Mid 19th C Exhibition Quality Satinwood and Marquetry Centre or Library Table

Located in Central England, GB

Mid 19th C Exhibition Quality Satinwood and Marquetry Centre or library table. This most impressive exhibition quality best Indian satinwood centre or library table has the most f...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Table

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Satinwood

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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.

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Questions About Antique Center Table

What is a center table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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