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 Craft Table

Filigree Glass

Arts And Crafts Lamp Shade

Quarter Sawn Table

Arts And Crafts Oak Furniture

Antique Stained Glass Lamp

Filigree Furniture

Mission Oak Side Table

Cotswold Oak

ANTIQUE MOROCCAN HAND CARVED LIBERTY's LONDON MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER TEA TABLE

$2,131Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE MOROCCAN HAND CARVED LIBERTY's LONDON MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER TEA TABLE

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, multi tiered Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table si...

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19th Century Moorish Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood

ANTIQUE ANGLO INDiAN HARDWOOD & BRASS SEWING TABLE WITH UNIQUE LOCKING SYSTEM

$1,529Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE ANGLO INDiAN HARDWOOD & BRASS SEWING TABLE WITH UNIQUE LOCKING SYSTEM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super unique Anglo Indian Rosewood with Brass inlay sewing or tea leaf table with very rare locking sys...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Brass

Collectable circa 1920 Persian Moroccan Brass Topped Folding Occasional Table

$928Sale Price|20% Off

Collectable circa 1920 Persian Moroccan Brass Topped Folding Occasional Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this circa very rare 1920 Antique Persian Moroccan engraved brass top folding table. A very good looking and well-made table, the top is beautif...

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1920s European Anglo-Indian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Brass

Antique French Farm Table or Sofa Table Made during the 1700’s from Cherry Wood.

$6,500

Antique French Farm Table or Sofa Table Made during the 1700’s from Cherry Wood.

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Farm Table Made during the 1700’s from Cherry Wood. This is very original Antique French Dining Table or Farm Table that has not had the aprons cut up to allow for add...

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1780s French Country Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table

$2,480

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table is certainly an uncommon design, with a boldly gadrooned six-sided top.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Craft Table

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE SATiNWOOD BIJOUTERIE GLASS DISPLAY CASE SIDE END TABLE FOR TRINKETS ETC

$2,131Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE SATiNWOOD BIJOUTERIE GLASS DISPLAY CASE SIDE END TABLE FOR TRINKETS ETC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Satinwood Bijouterie glass display cabinet table Please note the delivery fee listed is...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Antique Oak Writing Table or Small Ladies Desk Country French Made in the 1800's

$1,450

Antique Oak Writing Table or Small Ladies Desk Country French Made in the 1800's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Oak Writing Table or Small Ladies Desk Country French Made in the 1800's. Kind of unusual for our company to offer an item unrestored, but this Antique French Small Writing T...

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1890s French Country Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Restored

$2,695

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Restored

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk, library table, or center table.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century

$4,559

Beautiful Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century, made of twisted and trembling mahogany wood. Rectangular top, framed by a trembling frieze, waist with two drawers, simulating four legs and t...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century

$3,989

Beautiful Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Buffet Table Portuguese, 19th century, made of twisted and trembling mahogany wood. Rectangular top, framed by a trembling frieze, waist with two drawers, simulating four legs and t...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Tilt-Top Table Restored with Original Patina Intact

$1,800

Antique English Mahogany Tilt-Top Table Restored with Original Patina Intact

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique English Solid Mahogany Turtle Top Tilt Table, that our Old Plank workshop carefully restored without disturbing any of the beautiful original patina, that is virtually imposs...

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Early 1900s English Country Antique Craft Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th century swedish genuine rustic country Gustavian table with a drawer

$3,704

19th century swedish genuine rustic country Gustavian table with a drawer

Located in Boden, SE

The rustic, worn Gustavian square table from a farm in Västerbotten in Skellefteå is truly a gem. Its square shape and the shelf underneath give it a practical yet charming touch. It...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

Original of the Time Josef Hoffmann Jacob&Josef Kohn Coffee Table

$9,689

Original of the Time Josef Hoffmann Jacob&Josef Kohn Coffee Table

By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A petite coffee table by Josef Hoffmann from 1905 made by J&J Kohn in beechwood.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Craft Table

Materials

Beech

18th Century Hand Forged Wrought Iron Church Pulpit Table

$4,200

18th Century Hand Forged Wrought Iron Church Pulpit Table

Located in Hastings, GB

18th century hand forged wrought iron church pulpit Originally from a church in Western France, dating circa 1770 The pulpit and original flooring has been re-imagined to create a b...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table

$1,229

Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table with inlaid decoration throughout and lower shelf on square tapering legs Circa: 1900 Video: If you require video. Please just let us kno...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table

$1,297

Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table

Located in Richmond, Surrey

A very attractive small Edwardian Mahogany Square Occasional Table with inlaid decoration throughout and lower shelf Circa: 1890 Video: If you require video. Please just let us kno...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Table 19th Century

$4,844

French Table 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

French table XIX century vein marble top the structure is in carved and gilded wood very pretty good condition, measures: 124x80x74 cm Good condition.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Table with Original paint

$3,704

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Table with Original paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian table from Burea Vasterbotten, North of Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. Made in painted pine. Stable in construction.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Louis XV Side Table or Writing Table

$3,000

18th Century French Louis XV Side Table or Writing Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century Louis XV side table or small writing desk made of solid pear wood with raised gallery on three sides and sturdy slender cabriole curved legs. Hand carved scalloped ap...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Craft Table

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Oak Tea Wagon Or Bar Trolley With Brass Hardware On Casters

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Arts & Crafts Oak Tea Wagon Or Bar Trolley With Brass Hardware On Casters

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful Arts & Crafts handmade solid Oak tea wagon cum bar trolley. Clean aesthetic. Renewed brass hardware and casters will provide prolonged service. The piece is in good sturdy ...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder

$9,835Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original Regency circa 1810-1820 fully restored metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important an...

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1810s English Regency Antique Craft Table

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ViNTAGE HAMBLIN LONDON LTD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OPTICIANS TABLE ON WHEELS

$1,475Sale Price|20% Off

ViNTAGE HAMBLIN LONDON LTD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OPTICIANS TABLE ON WHEELS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Vintage circa 1920's Hamblin London LTD height adjustable Opticians table with wheels Please note the ...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Craft Table

Materials

Iron

FULLY RESTORED MUSEUM QUALITY ENGLISH REGENCY CiRCA 1820 HARDWOOD BOOK TABLE

$4,316Sale Price|20% Off

FULLY RESTORED MUSEUM QUALITY ENGLISH REGENCY CiRCA 1820 HARDWOOD BOOK TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important, museum quality English Regency circa 1810-1820 Rosewood book table in fully restored condition Ple...

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1820s English Regency Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood

10' Farm Table

$6,500

10' Farm Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

A large 10' antique country farm harvest table that will seat many at your next Thanksgiving meal. The farm house table with plenty of floor to apron clearance will accommodate side ...

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19th Century Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

ANTIQUE EDWARDiAN HARDWOOD GLASS DISPLAY CASE SIDE END TABLE FOR TRINKETS ETC

$1,475Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE EDWARDiAN HARDWOOD GLASS DISPLAY CASE SIDE END TABLE FOR TRINKETS ETC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Edwardian Circa 1900-1910 Mahogany and Glass display case table Please note the delivery fee l...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

19th Century Georgian Period English Flame Mahogany Lowboy/Side Table

$2,450

19th Century Georgian Period English Flame Mahogany Lowboy/Side Table

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautifully designed 19th century English flame mahogany lowboy side table is from the Georgian period and is quite the find for those looking for that delicate English piece to...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY JACOBEAN CENTRE TABLE WiTH ORNATELY CARVED APRON

$3,114Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY JACOBEAN CENTRE TABLE WiTH ORNATELY CARVED APRON

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 18th century circa 1720 English oak hand carved centre table with very decorative apron Please...

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1720s English Jacobean Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LiBERTY LONDON MOORISH OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE

$3,223Sale Price|20% Off

FINE LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LiBERTY LONDON MOORISH OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand carved from top to bottom, four tier Liberty's of London Moorish occasional table Ple...

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19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900

$3,595

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

Measures: 48"W x 22.13"D x 39"H. Table top height: 30". Very good original vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Craft Table

Materials

Copper

19thc Trellis Table From Pennsylvania

$1,895

19thc Trellis Table From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Trellis table. Original base brown paint on the legs and the original scrub top finish. Great patina and age.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Trestle Table — 19th Century

$13,800

Italian Walnut Trestle Table — 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th-century, Italian trestle table crafted in richly grained walnut, embodying the architectural strength and honest beauty of provincial Italian design.

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19th Century Italian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century English Cricket Table

$3,725

Early 19th Century English Cricket Table

Located in Nashville, TN

It is a three legged cricket table, hand crafted with a dark green painted base and natural wood top, perfect for a corner of any country home!

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19th Century English Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

Original of the time Jugendstil table

$6,451

Original of the time Jugendstil table

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil. Early 20 century, solid cherrywood body, decorative brass parts, H 74cm, D 72cm, restored

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

Small Regency Mahogany Side Table

$1,420

Small Regency Mahogany Side Table

Located in Sherborne, GB

Regency mahogany side table with a thumb moulded top, below a well figured mahogany veneered frieze, rounded corners with a lower double D moulding, single cockbeaded drawer with or...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Craft Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Side Table Wine Table on Elegant Tripod Legs

$751

Antique Victorian Side Table Wine Table on Elegant Tripod Legs

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hardwood Victorian side table. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, wax, and polish. Dimension: Ø 47 x H 68.5 ...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint

$3,704

19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint

Located in Boden, SE

A fantastically pretty & elegant Gustavian table. It is easy to place & fits in any room. The Gustavian table comes from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. It has been in an old V...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Wine Table or Small Altar Table

$5,600

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Wine Table or Small Altar Table

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A finely proportioned Chinese hardwood table dating to the 19th century, crafted in richly figured hongmu with a floating panel top framed by a mitered border.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Classic Gustavian Side Table with an Oval Table Top, Drawer and Original Paint

$4,844

Classic Gustavian Side Table with an Oval Table Top, Drawer and Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic gustavian side table from the late 1700s. The table has a classic straight shape with an oval table top and straight tapered legs. There is a drawer in the apron and hand car...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

Napoleon III French console table , Pastry Table in cast iron and white marble

$5,220

Napoleon III French console table , Pastry Table in cast iron and white marble

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind French console table in cast iron and marble, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Craft Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Cast Iron

Antique Large L&JG Stickley Trestle/Dining Table Model #594 in Good Condition

$8,900

Antique Large L&JG Stickley Trestle/Dining Table Model #594 in Good Condition

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a large antique L&JG Stickley Trestle/Dining Table Model #594 from the early 1900s in good condition. This is the largest trestle table made by L&JG Stickley. This ma...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Rainaud 6 Panel Slag Glass Lamp, Manner Of Bradley & Hubbard c1920

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Arts & Crafts Rainaud 6 Panel Slag Glass Lamp, Manner Of Bradley & Hubbard c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Rainaud table lamp, crafted in the Bradley & Hubbard style, dating to approximately 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Craft Table

Materials

Slag Glass

19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850

$1,650

19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Charming 19th century table top Biedermeier vanity table with drawer from the so-called "second" period in Austria around 1850. This lovely Biedermeier vanity mirror has been veneere...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Craft Table

Materials

Mirror, Nutwood

SUBLIME ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY SPECIMEN GEOMETRIC SAMPLE WOOD INLAID COFFEE TABLE

$3,223Sale Price|20% Off

SUBLIME ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY SPECIMEN GEOMETRIC SAMPLE WOOD INLAID COFFEE TABLE

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely glorious, fully restored, antique circa 1880 hand made in England, Sample wood coffee table with Geometric inlaid ...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Oak Farm Table or Rustic Trestle Dining Table Unrestored c1700's

$15,500

Antique English Oak Farm Table or Rustic Trestle Dining Table Unrestored c1700's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique English Farm Table or Rustic Trestle Dining Table in Oak. This Country English Farm Table is what Antique dealers dream of finding. Conservatively I would date this English O...

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1710s English Country Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Empire table country original paint

$3,704

19th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Empire table country original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Early 19th Century Swedish antique Rustic Empire Provincial table from Skellefteå Västerbotten,Northern Sweden. The table is scraped by hand to its well preserved original color. The...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Gustavian Work Table, Genuine Swedish Country Desk Table with Drawer

$4,103

Antique Gustavian Work Table, Genuine Swedish Country Desk Table with Drawer

Located in Kramfors, SE

Gustavian styled work table from the county Norrbotten in northern Sweden. The table was made during the late 18th century and has a faux painted leg frame. The wooden drawer pull on...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD & BURR WALNUT CENTRE TABLE OR SMALL DESK

$1,912Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD & BURR WALNUT CENTRE TABLE OR SMALL DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice Mahogany with Burr Walnut single drawer, centre table or small desk with the original porcela...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

$3,223Sale Price|20% Off

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Regency circa 1810-1820 Coromandel work box / sewing table This is pretty much the finest work table I have ever seen, it has be...

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1810s English Regency Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Birch Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

$4,850

Biedermeier Birch Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

54.5" wide with sides up. 38.25" wide with sides down. 25.25" deep. 30" high This is an elegant Biedermeier-style figured birch drop-leaf sofa table, distinguished by its clean arch...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Craft Table

Materials

Birch

SUPER RARE ANTiQUE LABURNUM OYSTER WOOD MARBLE TOPPED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

$3,223Sale Price|20% Off

SUPER RARE ANTiQUE LABURNUM OYSTER WOOD MARBLE TOPPED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original French Oyster wood, marble topped food preparation table Please note the...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Elm & Marble Occasional Table

$2,568Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Elm & Marble Occasional Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative, hand made in England, circa 1860 Victorian Aesthetic movement, Elm & Oak with thick marble top, large side table or small occ...

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1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Craft Table

Materials

Marble

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL HUGE SLAB STONE TOP BUTCHERS COOKS TABLE WITH TWIN DRAWERs

$4,316Sale Price / set|20% Off

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL HUGE SLAB STONE TOP BUTCHERS COOKS TABLE WITH TWIN DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique oriental stone topped butchers cooks table circa 1900 with nicely carved base Please n...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Stone

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble-Top Center Table ~ Library Table

$2,480

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble-Top Center Table ~ Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine late 19th century French Louis XV table, crafted in richly toned walnut and crowned with its original marble top.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Craft Table

Materials

Marble

ANTIQUE WILLIAM & MARY STYLE RESTORED SEAWEED MARQUETRY SiNGLE DRAWER TABLE DESK

$4,316Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE WILLIAM & MARY STYLE RESTORED SEAWEED MARQUETRY SiNGLE DRAWER TABLE DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand made in England, William & Mary style circa 1840-1860 Seaweed Marquetry single drawer t...

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1840s English William and Mary Antique Craft Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Small 18th Century antique country rustic folk art table with drawer

$968

Small 18th Century antique country rustic folk art table with drawer

Located in Boden, SE

Small charming country table from northern Sweden. The table is a genuine folk art furniture from around 1850. It is made by hand in solid pine. The table is in untouched condition ,...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin

$12,250

19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin

Located in Forney, TX

[Pugin letters noted by Warwick RO in 1932 as in house, now lost] PRIORY CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, Christchurch, Hants. 1831. The altar table, which is still in situ, bears the inscrip...

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Craft Table

Materials

Wood, Pine

Decorative French Table, Desk Oak Wood with Turned Legs, French 19th Century

$3,305

Decorative French Table, Desk Oak Wood with Turned Legs, French 19th Century

Located in Salzburg, AT

The table impresses with its honest and natural appearance with a winning look. The oak is waxed and already has a beautiful deep, aged color. The turned legs with the baluster at t...

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1860s Louis Philippe Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

J.M. Young Arts and Crafts Oak Desk, Drawer with Slat Sides, Circa 1920

$1,450

J.M. Young Arts and Crafts Oak Desk, Drawer with Slat Sides, Circa 1920

Located in Astoria, NY

J.M. Young and Sons Arts and Crafts Oak Desk, circa 1920, with single drawer and slat sides, "J.M. Young and Sons / Camden, New York" label to underside. 29.5" H x 42.25" W x 28.25...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Craft Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Console Table - Scandinavian End Table

$13,900

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Console Table - Scandinavian End Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian console table with a painted faux marble top, made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Side Table - Scandinavian Kitchen Table

$3,900

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Side Table - Scandinavian Kitchen Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian single center, kitchen table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Craft Table

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Antique Craft Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique craft table for your home. Each antique craft table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique craft table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique craft table bearing Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique craft table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Bradley & Hubbard and Liberty of London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Craft Table?

Prices for an antique craft table start at $150 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $2,593.

Questions About Antique Craft Table

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?
2 Answers
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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