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19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak
19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak

19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak

Located in Charleston, SC

Finished on all sides so you are able to place this freestanding in your room for use as a nightstand/side table /display cabinet. Lovely carved fox head drawer grip with symmetrical...

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Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Display Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal

Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gray Marble and Bronze Display Pedestals
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gray Marble and Bronze Display Pedestals

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gray Marble and Bronze Display Pedestals

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) gray marble pedestals with square tops and bases, bronze bow-knot and tassel embellishments on the sides, and a decorative bronze band a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Display Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron
Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron

Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron

Located in Chicago, IL

It’s a fabulous coffee table or a side table or an opulent display table to hold a large table lamp and decorative elements from your treasures.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Display Table

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Table, Table Rustic Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Table, Table Rustic Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Table, Table Rustic Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

The mortar is carved out of a single piece of wood, and the natural unevenness of the surface is truly beautiful. This multi-purpose table can be used as a low table or a display st...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Distress Gray Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Store Display
Antique Industrial Distress Gray Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Store Display

Antique Industrial Distress Gray Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Store Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Industrial Distressed Gray Painted Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Store Di...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Today, its modest height also makes it well-suited for use as a display table. Made from fine-quality Japanese zelkova (keyaki) wood, the desk showcases careful craftsmanship throug...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern
Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern. Direct from England, a striking antique slant front piece with bold Jacobean carved detail and beau...

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Late 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Display Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Folding Round Table France
Antique French Folding Round Table France

Antique French Folding Round Table France

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Beyond its utilitarian origins, the piece now carries the presence of a sculptural object, working beautifully in contemporary interiors as a side table, display stand, or occasional...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Era Carved Oak Folding Display / Drinks Cabinet
Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Era Carved Oak Folding Display / Drinks Cabinet

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Era Carved Oak Folding Display / Drinks Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

For a drinks table / display cabinet of this age to have survived in this amazing condition shows the respect that former owners had for its quality and beauty and thanks to its desi...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Display Table

Materials

Brass

Period Regency Occasional Table Side Amboyna 1810
Period Regency Occasional Table Side Amboyna 1810

Period Regency Occasional Table Side Amboyna 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Regency amboyna occasional table This table stands upon a platform base with carved and turned feet Period Regency antique circa 1810 The central column is supported by fin...

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1810s Regency Antique Display Table

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Church Altar Table
Antique Church Altar Table

Antique Church Altar Table

Located in Forney, TX

Please be sure to check our other listings for architectural salvaged building elements to ornamental temple figures, tabernacle cabinets, liturgical vestry, altarpiece, credence tab...

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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Display Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

William IV Library Table Desk Mahogany 1840 Revival
William IV Library Table Desk Mahogany 1840 Revival

William IV Library Table Desk Mahogany 1840 Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome William IV style mahogany library table of impressive scale and quality, dating to the early twentieth century The rectangular top is beautifully figured and finished with...

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1840s William IV Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Painted Pedestal Stand Table Belle Epoque 1880
French Painted Pedestal Stand Table Belle Epoque 1880

French Painted Pedestal Stand Table Belle Epoque 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An elegant French Belle Epoque pedestal stand, dating to the late 19th century, beautifully decorated in painted ivory-white finish with richly cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts The squ...

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1880s Antique Display Table

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Moorish Carved Walnut & Inlay Table
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Moorish Carved Walnut & Inlay Table

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Moorish Carved Walnut & Inlay Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Elegantly turned legs, terminating in round peg feet, complete the strongly architectural silhouette. Every surface of the table displays meticulous hand carved and inlaid detail, re...

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Late 19th Century British Moorish Antique Display Table

Materials

Walnut

Library Table in Birch by Carl Malmsten, 1920s
Library Table in Birch by Carl Malmsten, 1920s

Library Table in Birch by Carl Malmsten, 1920s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Crafted from flamed birch, the table displays a vibrant, luminous grain that shifts with changing light.

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Display Table

Materials

Birch

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century
Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oak Table, Central Hungary, Early 20th Century. This early 1900s oak table displays a simple, rustic design with a charming plank top construction and four splayed legs.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Display Table

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Spanish 19th Century Lyre Table
Vintage Boho Spanish 19th Century Lyre Table

Vintage Boho Spanish 19th Century Lyre Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used as a side table, accent table, or display piece, it adds a touch of history and sophistication to any space.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

1900s Swedish slatted & turned wood flower display stand in the style of Eiffel
1900s Swedish slatted & turned wood flower display stand in the style of Eiffel

1900s Swedish slatted & turned wood flower display stand in the style of Eiffel

Located in London, GB

This lovely Swedish flower and plant display stand is from the early 1900s. It is in three slatted beech tiered sections and turned wood cross supports reminiscent of the style of Ei...

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1890s Swedish Other Antique Display Table

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Highly versatile, it functions beautifully as a low table, a sofa-side center table, or a display platform to highlight objects.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

Fine Paint Decorated Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Occassional Table
Fine Paint Decorated Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Occassional Table

Fine Paint Decorated Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Occassional Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The soft warm finish and subtle gilt touches enhance the natural luster of the satinwood, giving the table a distinguished glow and timeless charm. Perfect as an accent table, side ...

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1890s English Adam Style Antique Display Table

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century American Riven Cut Side Table, Desk, Entry Table
18th Century American Riven Cut Side Table, Desk, Entry Table

18th Century American Riven Cut Side Table, Desk, Entry Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

Perfect as a console, writing table, or display piece, it captures the understated authenticity of early rural craftsmanship.

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18th Century American Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Night Stand with blue stone top, ca. 1920
French Art Deco Night Stand with blue stone top, ca. 1920

French Art Deco Night Stand with blue stone top, ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Ideal for bedrooms, but also perfect as a small cabinet or display table in cozy nooks and living rooms.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Display Table

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table
Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The low block legs further emphasize the strong horizontal balance of the design, creating a sense of stillness and groundedness characteristic of traditional Japanese interiors. Th...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

English Regency Mahogany Diminutive Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer, Circa 1830
English Regency Mahogany Diminutive Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer, Circa 1830

English Regency Mahogany Diminutive Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer, Circa 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The rectangular top opens with two hinged 9-inch drop leaves, transforming the compact form into a generously scaled occasional or writing table. The surface displays beautifully age...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Display Table

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Expandable Round Three Tier Dumbwaiter Table
18th Century English Mahogany Expandable Round Three Tier Dumbwaiter Table

18th Century English Mahogany Expandable Round Three Tier Dumbwaiter Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Whether employed as a serving table, a display centerpiece, or a conversation starter in your home, it stands as a testament to the artistry and ingenuity of 18th-century furniture d...

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18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze With calendar display
French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze With calendar display

French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze With calendar display

Located in Berlin, DE

SKELETON-PENDULUM Directory The Pendulum 1795-1810 Golden Bronze Height 50 cm Width 32 cm Depth 15 cm fire gold-plated bronze Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze m...

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1790s Empire Antique Display Table

Materials

Gold Plate

Louis XVI Style Marble/ Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vitrine
Louis XVI Style Marble/ Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vitrine

Louis XVI Style Marble/ Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vitrine

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Louis XVI style marble and ormolu bronze mounted mahogany vitrine display table with mirrored interior , supported by four tapering legs .

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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Antique Display Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s
Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s

Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Despite its compact storage profile, the table opens to an impressive 73 inches in length (just over 6 feet), making it highly functional for use as a dining table, workbench, or dis...

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Early 20th Century French Campaign Antique Display Table

Materials

Iron

Very Fine 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood & Inlay Revolving Work Table
Very Fine 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood & Inlay Revolving Work Table

Very Fine 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood & Inlay Revolving Work Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

This beautifully dressed sewing table displays a desirable aged patina and is in good order.

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Display Table

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Demi-Lune Table Large Antique Wood Side Tables Entryway Table
Demi-Lune Table Large Antique Wood Side Tables Entryway Table

Demi-Lune Table Large Antique Wood Side Tables Entryway Table

Located in Rochester, NY

These would also make beautiful entryway tables or retail tables to display beautiful decor and other gems!

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19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Console Table
19th Century Chinese Console Table

19th Century Chinese Console Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A superb example of a decorative yet functional altar table, ideal as a statement console, hall table or display piece.

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Display Table

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

By Samuel Hawkins

Located in New Orleans, LA

Without question, this expanding table displays the finest craftsmanship and artistry, and is an unparalleled specimen of English ingenuity and original design.

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19th Century English Other Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table
18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Supported by four turned legs with fluted and leaf carved details and stands on short toupie feet. The frieze of the table displays the talent of the carvers who created it.

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18th Century Italian Antique Display Table

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Because of its small size, it is also good for a tabletop display table. It will enhance the items you display.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood, Cedar

English Oak Primitive Side Table
English Oak Primitive Side Table

English Oak Primitive Side Table

Located in Faversham, GB

A characterful early Victorian vernacular servants quarters table in oak. The table displays a rectangular gently over sailing ebonised top with a long sectioned freize drawer with...

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Early 19th Century British Primitive Antique Display Table

Materials

Oak

Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique
Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A stunning Irish walnut centre table dating to the Victorian period, crafted from richly figured burr walnut Circa 1860 Sowcasing a beautifully book-matched top with dramatic swirlin...

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1860s Victorian Antique Display Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Tavern Poker Table
19th Century American Tavern Poker Table

19th Century American Tavern Poker Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This is not a games table for display. It is a table with a past and an appetite for a future.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Display Table

Materials

Elm

PAIR OF ANTiQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRASS RAMS HEAD GUERIDON MARBLE TOP TABLES
PAIR OF ANTiQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRASS RAMS HEAD GUERIDON MARBLE TOP TABLES

PAIR OF ANTiQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRASS RAMS HEAD GUERIDON MARBLE TOP TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A fascinating pair of tables on display at Temple Newsam House, in Leeds, offer further insight into Raffaelli’s mastery of this technique.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Display Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table

Located in Forney, TX

A beautiful and very fine French gilt-bronze mounted vitrine / display case table with elegant silk tufted interior, having a high quality solid wood frame, exquisitely finished in l...

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Display Table

Materials

Bronze

Elegant French 19th C. Carved Wood Wall-Bracket Tables w/Marble Tops
Elegant French 19th C. Carved Wood Wall-Bracket Tables w/Marble Tops

Elegant French 19th C. Carved Wood Wall-Bracket Tables w/Marble Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th century pair of elegant French shelf consoles, have a nice shallow depth of just 11.5 inches, making them perfectly sized for cute little drinks or display tables.

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19th Century French Antique Display Table

Materials

Marble

Quality Antique French Walnut Jardinière Table
Quality Antique French Walnut Jardinière Table

Quality Antique French Walnut Jardinière Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

The lift-off top reveals the original removable zinc liner, traditionally intended for plants or floral displays, though equally suitable for use as an occasional or centre table.

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19th Century French Antique Display Table

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Oval Hall Table
18th Century Oval Hall Table

18th Century Oval Hall Table

$996Sale Price|40% Off

18th Century Oval Hall Table

Located in Faversham, GB

A large smooth running frieze drawer with original handles complements this wonderful piece. The table displays a rich honey colour throughout and displays beautifully.

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18th Century French Rustic Antique Display Table

Materials

Elm, Oak

Early 19th Century Wide Walnut Dining Table
Early 19th Century Wide Walnut Dining Table

Early 19th Century Wide Walnut Dining Table

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Fully restored to the highest standard, it combines impressive presence with outstanding stability. The table displays a beautifully aged patina and a rich, lustrous colour, making ...

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19th Century English Country Antique Display Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Style Tapestry Top Occasional Table
Antique Queen Anne Style Tapestry Top Occasional Table

Antique Queen Anne Style Tapestry Top Occasional Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

The tapestry top displays a decorative botanical design with scrolling leaves and flowers in muted blue, green, cream, ochre, and burgundy tones, giving the piece the character of an...

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Display Table

Materials

Tapestry, Hardwood

Edwardian Mahogany Console Table
Edwardian Mahogany Console Table

Edwardian Mahogany Console Table

Located in Hudson, NY

The legs waist to the bottom and end in a block spadefoot. The table displays classical simple elegance and timeless design.

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table
18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Supported by four turned legs with fluted and leaf carved details and stands on short toupie feet. The frieze of the table displays the talent of the carvers who created it.

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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Display Table

Materials

Marble

A Very Fine Queen Anne Silver Table
A Very Fine Queen Anne Silver Table

A Very Fine Queen Anne Silver Table

Located in London, GB

A small and exceptionally fine Queen Anne oak silver table, dating to circa 1710. Raised on elegant Braganza feet, the table displays the confident proportions and refined craftsmans...

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Early 18th Century English Antique Display Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Balinese Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Side Table
Antique Balinese Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Side Table

Antique Balinese Hammered Bronze Saddled Elephant Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Versatile in function, they can be used as plant stands or transformed into unique cocktail tables. Whether displayed together or separately, these antique elephant sculptures are su...

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Display Table

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Tilt-Top Table
19th Century American Tilt-Top Table

19th Century American Tilt-Top Table

Located in Chicago, IL

The Queen Anne style, beloved in both England and the colonies, prized restraint over ornamentation—curves over carving, balance over bravado. Tilt-top tables were the versatile play...

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Early 19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Carved Mahogany Silver Table
George III Chippendale Carved Mahogany Silver Table

George III Chippendale Carved Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

The stretcher stabilizes the form and adds sculptural presence to the silhouette. These tables became fashionable in English homes of the period, used for tea service, decorative di...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

English William Birch for Liberty & Co Occasional Table
English William Birch for Liberty & Co Occasional Table

English William Birch for Liberty & Co Occasional Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Faversham, GB

The table displays a generous top raised on four turned supports complemented by a second tier.

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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Display Table

Materials

Mahogany

A 19Th Century Walnut Console Table
A 19Th Century Walnut Console Table

A 19Th Century Walnut Console Table

$2,051Sale Price / set|20% Off

A 19Th Century Walnut Console Table

Located in London, GB

The base mirrors the shelf above and offers additional space for storage or display. The table stands on angled lion's paw feet.

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1870s French French Provincial Antique Display Table

Materials

Walnut

Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916
Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916

Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1916

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Meulebeke, BE

It works beautifully as a side table, lamp table, or display surface, adding a touch of Viennese sophistication to both modern and eclectic settings.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Display Table

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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Antique Display Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique display table available at 1stDibs. An antique display table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique display table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique display table bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Siegel Paris, Clark & Biddle and Ernst Rockhausen each produced at least one beautiful antique display table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Display Table?

Prices for an antique display table start at $220 and top out at $67,500 with the average selling for $2,717.
Questions About Antique Display Table
  • 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.
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.