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 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 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 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.

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A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes

$257,442Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23 in Dm 15 in

A pair of extremely rare Valk table globes

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Title on the globes: VALK, Gerard and Leonard. [Terrestrial globe:] Cosmotheore, caelesti nostro globo, par, et plane novus, hic terrestris ut existeret, certo scias, errore veterum ...

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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Table

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Other

Rustic Continental Style Wooden Square Wall or Table Clock with Glass Inset

$450

H 16 in W 12 in D 2 in

Rustic Continental Style Wooden Square Wall or Table Clock with Glass Inset

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental-style square table or wall clock with a silver metal and glass case containing carved wooden Roman numerals surrounding a central beige and black clock face, toppe...

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19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Colonial Table

Materials

Glass

Antique Butter Churn Table Cabinet with Front Center Door

$1,595

H 18 in W 36 in D 15 in

Antique Butter Churn Table Cabinet with Front Center Door

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique butter churn table cabinet with center door that opens for storage. One door in front. Handle on each side of front. Some scratches and age seams. Measures 36"W x 15"D x 18"H.

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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Colonial Table

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Iron

20th Century Spanish Nightstand or Side Table with Two Drawers and Iron Hardware

$2,175

H 21.86 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

20th Century Spanish Nightstand or Side Table with Two Drawers and Iron Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Spanish nightstands with two carved drawer and iron hardware and crest in the low part of the drawers. Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or si...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Table

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Iron

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

$187,231Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in Dm 18 in

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Table

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Other

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures

$1,695 / set

H 14.75 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures

Located in Forney, TX

From all religions, periods and cultures, from a Spanish Colonial altar table, Italian tabernacle, Gothic reliquary, relic monstrance, liturgical objects, ecclesiastical icons, white...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Table

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Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc

$16,500

H 49.25 in W 54 in D 17 in

Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc

Located in Forney, TX

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Colonial Table

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

$19,950

H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Colonial Table

Materials

Enamel

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Frame

$6,500

H 13.5 in W 11.25 in D 1 in

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Frame

Located in New York, NY

Original 18th century hand carved painted and applied ornament picture frame; continuous carved floral motif.

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Mid-18th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Table

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wooden Occasional Table, 18th Century

$135,000

H 21.5 in W 28 in D 28 in

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wooden Occasional Table

Located in New York, NY

This occasional table is a remarkable example of the luxurious furniture popular during the 17th and 18th centuries in Colonial Latin America.

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18th Century Antique Colonial Table

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Wood

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Antique Colonial Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique colonial table for your home. Each antique colonial table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique colonial table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique colonial table made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made antique colonial table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Addison Mizner, Larkin & Co. and Valenti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Colonial Table?

An antique colonial table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,398, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $148,800.

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 .

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