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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.

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.

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 Office Table

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Louis XVI Style Bedside Table with Marble Top

$1,950

Louis XVI Style Bedside Table with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Louis XVI–style table is crafted in light-toned wood and features refined neoclassical proportions. The piece opens at the front with a single drawer fitted with two rou...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Giltwood Console Table in the Gothic Style

$5,327

19th Century French Giltwood Console Table in the Gothic Style

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French giltwood console table. In the Gothic style with white marble top.

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19th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Raymond Subes Table Lamp

$12,500

Raymond Subes Table Lamp

By Raymond Subes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco table lamp in forged iron with alabaster shade by Raymond Subes, circa 1923. Measures: About 25" high. Documented. (1893-1970) French metalworker Ray...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century Faux Marble Console Table

$9,600

Italian 19th Century Faux Marble Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An alluring console table consisting of a faux veined marble frame and a faux red porphyry top. Made in Italy in the 19th Century. The colors of the piece give it a unique contrast t...

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19th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Victorian Side/Console Table

$1,536

Unusual Antique Victorian Side/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian side table having an unusual solid walnut shaped top above an end frieze drawer standing on four elegant turned tapering legs A charming example of desi...

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Federal period low boy / dressing table, 18th century

$1,968Sale Price|20% Off

Federal period low boy / dressing table, 18th century

Located in Houston, TX

Federal-period mahogany dressing table / lowboy of elegant proportions. This exceptional piece from the late 1700s features a beautifully figured crotch-mahogany drawer front arrang...

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18th Century American Federal Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of 18th Century Fruitwood Console Tables

$22,000 / set

A Pair of 18th Century Fruitwood Console Tables

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of console tables in fruitwood. With a carved edge to the tops above a molded frieze. The tops of the stop-fluted legs are carved with a flower flanked by carved brackets. A t...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood

$4,000

Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This elegant console table was crafted in Northern China at the beginning of the 20th century. Crafted from Ironwood this table is unique given that the majority of tables in this st...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

19th-century Pembroke Table Made In Solid Mahogany - England

$3,196

19th-century Pembroke Table Made In Solid Mahogany - England

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine 19th-century Pembroke table made of solid mahogany-England A very beautiful solid mahogany top with a lovelyflame resting on a stunning four-legged base also made of solid mah...

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Baker's or Confectioner's Table

$750Sale Price|50% Off

19th Century French Baker's or Confectioner's Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

19th century French baker's or confectioner's table, the original faux marble and stone top (repairs) over a shaped apron with cabriole legs. Inset apron drawer. Great crusty origina...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Irish Regency Mahogany Console Table

$5,400

Irish Regency Mahogany Console Table

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century Irish mahogany console. Solid serpentine top over carved paw feet.

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Mid-19th Century Irish Regency Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Edwardian Console or Hall Table

$2,796

Fabulous Edwardian Console or Hall Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous Edwardian bowfront mahogany console or hall table, of exceptional quality and finely carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The shaped and moulded top with a be...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table

$14,206

Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An early 19th Century black and gilt chinoiserie marble top side/console table. The Greek green marble top above a cushion frame frieze with exaggerated cabriole legs and stylised ...

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1820s English Chinoiserie Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Spanish 17th Century Oak Refectory Table with Carved Drawers, Antique

$60,000

Spanish 17th Century Oak Refectory Table with Carved Drawers, Antique

Located in Queens, NY

Spanish 17th century oak refectory table with 2 carved drawers & apron supported on turned legs with stretcher at base.

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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Thai Painted Altar Table or Console

$6,450

Thai Painted Altar Table or Console

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Thai altar table or console with a strong architectural form. Crafted in wood with three arches supported by four turned wood columns. The table is painted in a rustic polych...

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Late 19th Century Thai Moorish Antique Office Table

Materials

Paint

Vintage Hand Carved Demilune Wall Mount Console Table

$1,295

Vintage Hand Carved Demilune Wall Mount Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage demilune console table is a masterclass in hand-carved artistry, drawing deep inspiration from the French Rococo and Baroque periods. The piece features a stun...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Office Table

Materials

Serpentine

Portuguese Provincial Inlaid Fruitwood Console Table

$8,625

Portuguese Provincial Inlaid Fruitwood Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

the serpentine top centering an inlaid Maltese Cross, the symbol of protection and a badge of honor, within a diamond and outer inlaid border; over a deeply scalloped apron centering...

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1860s Portuguese Rococo Antique Office Table

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table

$3,500

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish Gustavian style console table with tapered legs. Applied carved embellishments top the legs and a lion medallion in the center of skirt each add to the romantic appeal of thi...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

English 18thC Oak Low Boy Lamp Table

$4,029

English 18thC Oak Low Boy Lamp Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1770 English 18thC Oak Low Boy Lamp Table sku 1661 W71 x D44 x H73 cm

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18th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Console Table

$3,415

Large Antique Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Console Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and large antique Queen Anne style figured walnut console table. This was made in England, it date from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is outstanding, this is ...

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherrywood & Walnut, Circa 1820

$4,900

Antique Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherrywood & Walnut, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier sewing table with two drawers, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. The top part an...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Office Table

Materials

Metal

Art Deco side table in faux shagreen - France, 1920s

$7,103

Art Deco side table in faux shagreen - France, 1920s

Located in London, GB

A refined example of early French Art Deco, this side table is clad in a patinated faux shagreen that reads like aged parchment. Its faceted top is defined by precise black beading, ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Shagreen

Pair of 1940s French Oak End Tables by Charles Dudouyt

$5,800 / set

Pair of 1940s French Oak End Tables by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of carved wood end tables by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Ornately carved slat and column detail with one shelf. Original finish shows nice patina, signs of age...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

A Demi-Lune Chinese Table

$7,800

A Demi-Lune Chinese Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Chinese demi-lune table is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship, offering both beauty and functionality. The semi-circular tabletop is elegantly supported by fo...

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Office Table

Materials

Elm

Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Marble Bouillotte Table with Leather Slides

$1,369

Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Marble Bouillotte Table with Leather Slides

Located in CHAMBLY, FR

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & White Marble Bouillotte Table with Leather Slides, 20th Century An elegant French Louis XVI style mahogany bouillotte table (side / games table...

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Console Table

$15,524Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Console Table

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Nord Italian 18th century carved and giltwood console table with a painted faux marble top. The table with original gilding we be fully restored before delivery. Provenienc...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 17th Century Irish Oak Table

$5,500

Antique 17th Century Irish Oak Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique 17th century Irish oak table with carving on the apron on three side. Turned baluster legs with beautifully worn stretchers, all original to the piece, between the legs. Legs...

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17th Century Irish Jacobean Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Tea Cocktail Table Console

$3,401

Antique French Louis XVI Tea Cocktail Table Console

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

French elegance with this fine and slender Louis XVI table. Can be used as a console in a bathroom or as a tea or cocktail table in a living room or in an office.

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French 18th Century Etabli, Work Table

$11,000

French 18th Century Etabli, Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A fascinating French mid-18th century Etabli - Work table for producing copper or metal wiring. Beautifully constructed from wood with a spinning wheel, leather strap and wonderful i...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Antique Spanish Baroque Style Console Tables

$4,264Sale Price|43% Off

Pair Of Antique Spanish Baroque Style Console Tables

Located in Calgary, Alberta

A pair of 19th century substantial Spanish Baroque style walnut console tables of exceptional quality. They can be stand alone demi-lune consoles or latched together to make a beauti...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Console or Hall Table

$5,136

19th Century Console or Hall Table

By Frank P. Restall

Located in Dublin, IE

A lovely 19th Century Victorian mahogany console or hall table, the shaped moulded top of rectangular form with canted corners, lozenge and dart carving raised over frieze with two l...

Category

19th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Console Table

$2,397

19th Century French Empire Console Table

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

19th Century French Empire Console. France, 1810 Mahogany, Beautiful Empire Period Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Console, resting on Front Columns and Rear Pilasters. This Console is...

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1810s French Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top

$12,785

18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding 18th Century Italian Neo-Classical giltwood console or side table of good proportions. This wonderful table encapsulates all of the best features of late 18th Centur...

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18th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Italian Antique Console Table w/White Honed Marble Top

$4,620

Italian Antique Console Table w/White Honed Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian wood-carved console table, with newer honed marble top, from the early 20th century. This antique table from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top with bumped out square prof...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bamboo Console Table

$3,934

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bamboo Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very stylish Chinese Export elm console table. The legs and frieze carved to imitate bamboo, and retaining its original red lacquer decoration.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Office Table

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Extraordinary Louis XV Style Rossa Verona Marble Top Console Table

$8,000

Extraordinary Louis XV Style Rossa Verona Marble Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and striking intricately carved console table with fine Louis XV o style, likely Italian. The console features a removable Rossa Verona Marble Salmon and Red hues carved with ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Florist Garden Table

$5,950

French 19th Century Florist Garden Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A delightful 19th century Florist Garden Console from the Provence region of France. Wonderfully constructed with a very sound painted iron base and a cement top. Consoles such as ...

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19th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Cement, Iron

19th Century Large Marble Top Console Table

$20,547

19th Century Large Marble Top Console Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th Century well figured mahogany marble top console table of large proportions, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. This exceptional piece fe...

Category

19th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Italian Walnut Pedestal Table with Sunburst Design

$1,210

Early 20th Century Italian Walnut Pedestal Table with Sunburst Design

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this Italian pedestal table, crafted from walnut wood and dating back to the early 20th century. If you are looking for a furnishing piece that is not merely functional bu...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Early Two Drawer Walnut Console Table From Italy, Circa 1800

$8,900

Early Two Drawer Walnut Console Table From Italy, Circa 1800

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Two Drawer Walnut Console Table From Italy, Circa 1800. Solid walnut construction with original hardware. Very nice patina and use.

Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Oak Occasional Table with Barley-Twist Legs

$1,529

19th Century French Oak Occasional Table with Barley-Twist Legs

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant 19th-century French occasional table in solid oak, distinguished by its beautifully turned barley-twist legs and richly sculpted supports. The table features an ingenious fo...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Carved Walnut Pedestal Table with Putto, France 1850s

$1,712

Carved Walnut Pedestal Table with Putto, France 1850s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A richly detailed example of mid‑19th‑century French craftsmanship, this pedestal table is distinguished by its beautifully carved putto figure supporting the tabletop. Created in th...

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1850s French Romantic Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table

$1,900

American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table

Located in Charleston, SC

American cherry and maple tapered leg work table. Single drawer.

Category

Early 19th Century North American Antique Office Table

Materials

Cherry

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1820

$15,900

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique German Biedermeier freestanding console table made of hand crafted Walnut, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The particularized carved table is suppo...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Inlaid Occasional/Side Table

$850

Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Inlaid Occasional/Side Table

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This table is primarily fashioned after the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century (roughly 1870-1900). Defined by its simple geometric structure, the piece highlights quality c...

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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Fine and Exceptional Empire Pier Table

$7,200

Fine and Exceptional Empire Pier Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A 19th century classical Empire pier console table having a beveled rectangular marble top above an Ogee mahogany veneered apron raised on carved and gilt white Alabaster Ionic colum...

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19th Century Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Alabaster

Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table

$3,961

Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 18th Century Chinese Side Table with two drawers.

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Office Table

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Console Table

$4,098

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French Empire mahogany console with a variegated black marble top. Supported by parcel gilt columns, with a mirrored back and under shelf. Circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Wooden Side Table

$11,901

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Wooden Side Table

Located in London, GB

This Neoclassical style mahogany side table is inset with a circular white veined marble top that is bounded by a gilt bronze gallery. Below the top, set into the apron, are four piv...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Console Table

$15,524Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Console Table

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Nord Italian 18th century carved and giltwood console table with a painted faux marble top. The table with original gilding we be fully restored before delivery. Provenienc...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Giltwood

Neo-Renaissance middle console table – Lyonnais work – Solid walnut

$3,709 / item

Neo-Renaissance middle console table – Lyonnais work – Solid walnut

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Console-presentation table in solid walnut, Neo-Renaissance style, work from Lyon dated between 1890 and 1910. Symmetrical structure with three drawers on the front, equipped with...

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Early 1700s European Art Nouveau Antique Office Table

Materials

Beech

19th Century France Deep Ebony Black Ebonized Pedestal Side Table

$4,595

19th Century France Deep Ebony Black Ebonized Pedestal Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Ebonized pedestal side table in Deep Ebony Black. Finished in deep ebony black, this ebonized pedestal side table is distinguished by turned column legs, dark lacquered finish, refle...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Painted Console Table

$19,500

Louis XVI Style Painted Console Table

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XVI style console table with marble top.

Category

1860s French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table

$5,500

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and hardworking early 20th century American industrial cart with the most incredible patina we've seen in a long time, a well worn plywood top, heavy supports, and iron...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Console Table

$3,100

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Console Table

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French Louis Philippe console table featuring a richly veined marble top above a simple apron, supported by gracefully curved legs joined by a shaped lower shelf. Finished in...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

19th century - Louis XV Style Console Table with Mirror

$19,600Sale Price / set|30% Off

19th century - Louis XV Style Console Table with Mirror

Located in Porto, PT

Louis XV Style Console Table with Mirror. From the 19th century, made of carved walnut wood, resting on four legs decorated with female figures and floral motifs. Marble top in beige...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century English Gilt Console Table

$4,671

19th Century English Gilt Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb early 19th century English gilt console table. This charming piece is of elegant proportions and features hand-carved detailing throughout the wooden structure. Sitting ab...

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis Revival Carved Giltwood Console Pier Table 19th Century

$7,854

Antique Louis Revival Carved Giltwood Console Pier Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine antique Louis XV Revival carved giltwood marble-topped console table, circa 1830 in date. This finely carved giltwood console table is surmounted by an exquisite shaped recta...

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1830s Louis XV Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Circa 1830 Mahogany Wood Empire Console Table With Marble Top

$4,995

Circa 1830 Mahogany Wood Empire Console Table With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a table, its dark mahogany, marble top visible, brass ring the first thing to catch the eye. Originating in France during 1830s, it shows the construction techniques typical ...

Category

1830s Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Rococo Silvered & Giltwood Console Table

$4,175

18th Century Italian Rococo Silvered & Giltwood Console Table

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Rococo Silvered & Giltwood Console Table. Hand painted top, nice, distressed patina. 47w x 22.5d x 34.5h

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Office Table

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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Antique Office Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique office table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique office table — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique office table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique office table made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique office table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Office Table?

An antique office table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,581, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,733,426.

Questions About Antique Office Table

What else pairs well with a writing table in a home office?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
For real layout examples, see our 18 home offices for design lovers.
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 side table is antique?
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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?
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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 can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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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 do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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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.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
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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?
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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.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
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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?
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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?
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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.