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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 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 Office Table

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French Directoire Round End Table Gueridon Brass with Black Marble Top

$2,800

French Directoire Round End Table Gueridon Brass with Black Marble Top

Located in Essex, MA

An elegant French Neoclassical revival gilt-metal two-tier side table featuring a circular glass top with molded rim above a secondary black marble shelf. The design is supported on ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Office Table

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Console Table in Maple with Rouge Marble Top

$3,703

19th Century French Console Table in Maple with Rouge Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French console table. Charles X style with a rouge marble top. Circa 1850.

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19th Century French Antique Office Table

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Marble

Rococo Console Table, Silver Leaf Finish, French, Circa 1860

$2,469

Rococo Console Table, Silver Leaf Finish, French, Circa 1860

Located in Arundel, GB

A Rococo Louis XIV style, French, silver leafed, carved console table. With fluid Rococo, foliate carved cabriole legs. Silver leaf finish with a serpentine form faux marble painted ...

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Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Office Table

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Silver Leaf

19th Century Solid Oak Antique Occasional Table with Barley-Twist Legs

$1,534

19th Century Solid Oak Antique Occasional Table with Barley-Twist Legs

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

French 19th-century occasional table in solid oak with a circular top and two hinged half-round leaves that fold down to form a compact shape. One leg pivots as part of the folding m...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table

$2,537

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Restored Walnut Console Table with Burr Walnut Wood. A walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautifu...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Stripped Sycamore Writing Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

$1,980

Dutch Stripped Sycamore Writing Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

A Dutch writing table in the 18th century style, stripped to a soft, sun bleached finish that lets the natural grain of the old growth sycamore glow beneath a gently washed patina. T...

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Early 20th Century Dutch William and Mary Antique Office Table

Materials

Sycamore

18th Century Portuguese Carved Console Table

$6,500

18th Century Portuguese Carved Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece we believe to be Portuguese but could also be Anglo-Indian.

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18th Century Portuguese Anglo-Indian Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Classic 19th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

$2,300

Classic 19th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Elegant Swedish pedestal table with circular top and turned base supported by carved slender scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Useful for many places, easy to move around. Värmland,...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Office Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Solid Oak Wood Console Table With Parchment-Covered Top

$4,500

Solid Oak Wood Console Table With Parchment-Covered Top

Located in New York, NY

Solid oak wood console table with parchment-covered top. Structure in solid oak with rectangular parchment-covered top. Sides with subtle scrolled ends. Raised on four slender, tape...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899

$1,120

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899

Located in Toronto, CA

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899 There is something particularly appealing about an antique that has found a graceful new purpose. This charmin...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Office Table

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Hardwood

Very decorative 19th century oak rustic console table

$1,371Sale Price|48% Off

Very decorative 19th century oak rustic console table

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Very decorative 19th century washed and scrubbed oak rustic console table / work bench French circa 1880’s , lots of signs of wear / use which only adds to the charm and decorative...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Console Table

$6,850

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top with rounded ends. The frieze with brass mounts. S scroll legs with pleated silk back panels. Conforming base and ending on brass paw feet.

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1810s English Regency Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Paul Follot Sculpted Table Lamp

$7,800

Paul Follot Sculpted Table Lamp

By Paul Follot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco table lamp in gilt and patinated sculpted wood, by Paul Follot, circa 1922. Measures: 14” high.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

$1,872Sale Price|20% Off

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

Located in Lomita, CA

The warmth and patina of the antique rosewood and the intricate hand carving makes this altar table irresistible. The silhouette A vintage Chinese export carved rosewood altar or co...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Office Table

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Rosewood

William IV Console Table Mahogany Side 19th Century

$1,989

William IV Console Table Mahogany Side 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

William IV mahogany side table. This table is raised upon crisp ring turned legs with turned detail to the top of the legs. Circa 19th Century The table features a typical William IV...

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1880s William IV Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

$7,444

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare antique console table in Gustavian Style from Sweden. The table is from the first years of the 19th century, around 1800 to 1810. The table is made by hand in solid pine with a ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Office Table

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Pine

Long Table, South of France circa 1890-1900

$5,955

Long Table, South of France circa 1890-1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome and rustic long / dining table from the South of France, which exudes wonderful French ambiance. Dating back to the late 1890s-1900s, this piece has a simple and solid desi...

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1890s French Antique Office Table

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Wood

Painted Italian Console Table, Early 20th Century

$5,500

Painted Italian Console Table, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Italian Louis XV console table is beautifully carved and painted in the classic revival manner. The piece dates back to the early 20th century and rests on four cabriole legs, s...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Guéridon Table in Dutch Marquetery 19th Century

$1,099Sale Price|20% Off

Guéridon Table in Dutch Marquetery 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

19th century Dutch marquetry round pedestal table, "guéridon", with single tripod pedestal and marquetry forming geometric design and floral decoration in the center. Made of differe...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Wedgewood Table Lamp

$3,200

Wedgewood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary green and gold Wedgewood porcelain Empire style table lamp.

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Late 19th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XVI-Style Console Tables by J. B. Saunier, Mahogany & Marble

$115,000 / set

Louis XVI-Style Console Tables by J. B. Saunier, Mahogany & Marble

By J. B. Saunier

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) mahogany and satinwood console tables with bronze dore heron supports and mirrored back panel with white marble tops. (signed: CLAUDE-CH...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gorgeous 19 th c French Antique Carv d Oak Library Table

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

Gorgeous 19 th c French Antique Carv d Oak Library Table

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fabulous 19 th c antique carved oak French library table or desk with custom made glass top.

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1890s French Provincial Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Side Table attributed to Pierre Chareau, Mahogany & Steel, 1920s

$8,500

Side Table attributed to Pierre Chareau, Mahogany & Steel, 1920s

By Pierre Chareau

Located in CA, CA

A rare table Pierre Chareau, wooden top supported by riveted steel base. After a model oiginally created for the clubhouse of the Beauvallon golf club this patinated iron and mahoga...

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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI End Table with Onyx Marble Top

$3,100

19th Century French Louis XVI End Table with Onyx Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) grey painted end table with a cane shelf/stretcher and a round inset onyx marble top.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Arts & Crafts Table Lamp

$679

Arts & Crafts Table Lamp

Located in Tarporley, GB

#3756 Arts & Crafts table lamp. English 1910. Elegant cast bronze base with etched glass tulip shade. Can be wall mounted. Rewired & PAT tested. HEIGHT: 49CM // BASE DIAMETER: 1...

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1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Office Table

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Brass, Bronze

Antique 18c George III Style Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Supper Table

$3,300

Antique 18c George III Style Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Supper Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18c George III Style Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Supper Table.

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Wicker Round End Table by Heywood-Wakefield, 27.75

$2,500

Victorian Wicker Round End Table by Heywood-Wakefield, 27.75

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian painted wicker round end table with oval open sides and wood top and shelf. (HAYWOOD WAKEFIELD)

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Carved Oak Console or Hall Table This is an attractive piece

$1,097

Carved Oak Console or Hall Table This is an attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Oak Console or Hall Table This is an attractive piece it stands on carved cabriole legs, the front apron is decorated with carvings and there is a matching 3” gallery along ...

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19th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

George II Style Console Table, White Painted, Faux Marble Top, Europe

$42,000

George II Style Console Table, White Painted, Faux Marble Top, Europe

Located in Dallas, TX

A George II style white painted console table composed of antique and later elements With faux marble top and later stone top.

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Early 17th Century European George II Antique Office Table

Materials

Stone

Contemporary Japanese Console Table with Black Cashew Wood Top

$24,180

Contemporary Japanese Console Table with Black Cashew Wood Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A contemporary Japanese console with a black cashew wood top and organic sculptural base, balancing bold form with natural elegance. Distinctive in both material and shape, it serves...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo End Table with Drawer

$3,480

19th Century French Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo End Table with Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

A delightful French 19th century table crafted from stripped pine and richly detailed with carved faux bamboo. The bamboo motif frames the top and apron, surrounds the single center ...

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Office Table

Materials

Maple, Pine

Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Console Table With Marble Top

$5,800

Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Console Table With Marble Top

Located in Bradenton, FL

Neoclassical Giltwood Console Table With Marble Top, probably Late Gustavian. Table features hand chisled Rouge marble top over ornate carved giltwood apron and base. Marble top res...

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Late 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Empire Console Tables

$30,452 / set

Pair of 19th Century Empire Console Tables

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A large pair of 19th Century Empire console tables with green marble tops and large scale ormolu mounts. With symmetrical eagle motifs on the legs and in the bottom centre, the style...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top

$2,743

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top This is a very unusual piece, the table has a waxed finish, it is hand carved in stained walnut with an Urn and Swag decoration, i...

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19th Century Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Granite

Rare 19th Century Marble Top Console Table

$4,523

Rare 19th Century Marble Top Console Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare 19th century mahogany marble top console table, of neat proportions, fabulous quality and finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The moulded emperador marble top i...

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19th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table C1890

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table with Turned Legs and Central Urn Form Finial...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Fish Tank Table - Napoleon III Console in Solid Oak and Marble

$1,259

Fish Tank Table - Napoleon III Console in Solid Oak and Marble

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Console or game table from the Napoleon III period, entirely made of solid oak. The top is dressed with marble with elegant veining. The structure rests on four turned feet and finel...

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Early 1800s French Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century English Carved Oak Console Table

$4,495

19th Century English Carved Oak Console Table

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak console table with exquisite carving. The table is signed Edwards and Roberts Wardour St London. Edwards and Roberts were one of the premier English furnitur...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Early 19th Century

$13,399 / set

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Early 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Pair of Ebonized Console Tables Early 19th Century A stunning pair of early 19th century ebonized console tables in solid wood. Probably French. A very desirable find, these consol...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

A Louis XIV Style Giltwood Console Table, With Marble Top

$71,329

A Louis XIV Style Giltwood Console Table, With Marble Top

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XIV Style Giltwood Console Table, With Marble Top. The rectangular brêche violette marble top inset within a gadrooned surround. The frieze caved in relief with lambrequins ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Table

Materials

Breche Violette Marble

Massive 18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

$28,000

Massive 18th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rare Agrarian inspired neoclassical console table. Italian, original marble slab top. Profile plaque of two women, possibly the owners of the villa from which the table came. Side ro...

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19th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

George III Mahogany Side Table, circa. 1800

$5,500

George III Mahogany Side Table, circa. 1800

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Fine George III mahogany side table, the rectangular top with carved edges over the frieze having a single drawer with carved wooden knobs, the applied fretwork and bellflowers over ...

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Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Walnut Console Table, Baroque Style, Early 18th Century

$5,497

Italian Walnut Console Table, Baroque Style, Early 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Console table hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut. This table comes from an estate in the area of Frascati, on the hills east of Rome, where well-to-do Roman families ...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Bausch and Lomb 1920s Glass and Iron Adjustable Height Optometry Side Table.

$1,925

Bausch and Lomb 1920s Glass and Iron Adjustable Height Optometry Side Table.

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Industrial Bausch & Lomb Optometry adjustable Side Table. This small side table features a black glass top in a wood frame atop a height adjustable cast iron and steel ba...

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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1830-1840

$9,200

Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1830-1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rectangular, freestanding antique German Biedermeier console table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The top of the small end, side ...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Pedestal Table with Brass Inlaid

$7,200

Regency Rosewood Pedestal Table with Brass Inlaid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Regency rosewood pedestal table with brass inlaid and flowered details. Includes turned supports at the bottom of each leg.

Category

1810s French Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Adam-Style Satinwood End Table with Marble Top

$24,000

19th Century English Adam-Style Satinwood End Table with Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam-style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid round 4 legged end table with green marble top and bronze rim and drawer

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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Louis XIV Giltwood Roman Console Table

$7,000

Louis XIV Giltwood Roman Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Ornate baroque carved giltwood console with foliage and scroll ornaments raised on shaped out-stepped plinth, Italian, 18th century.

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18th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Giltwood

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

$750Sale Price|40% Off

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Art Nouveau bent oak pedestal side table number 1548 by Thonet featuring a sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straig...

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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

$2,500

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

Located in Southampton, NY

English 19th century painted bow front table with bamboo carved legs.

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1810s European Regency Antique Office Table

19th Century Black Painted Library Console Table, Denmark

$3,950

19th Century Black Painted Library Console Table, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome library table with two drawers rests on simple carved legs and trestle base. The base has been given a newer, professionally applied black painted finish and is lightly...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Spectacular English 19th Century Console Tables

$32,067

Pair of Spectacular English 19th Century Console Tables

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of important rectangular console tables in carved wood, lacquered in white and grey with neo-Gothic decoration. The apron with interlaced frieze centered by a foliate motif. Bei...

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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Dutch Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid Console Table

$7,000

Antique Dutch Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid Console Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is an amazing table with exceptional marquetry and inlay. It's fantastic in the way it was made.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Office Table

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Console Table/Sideboard, Pennsylvania Dutch Style, Hand-Painted

$1,800

Antique Console Table/Sideboard, Pennsylvania Dutch Style, Hand-Painted

Located in Doylestown, PA

American Pennsylvania Dutch style three-drawer console table or buffet sideboard with hand-painted floral decoration, circa 1900. A handcrafted Pennsylvanian console inspired by the...

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Early 1900s American Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Corner Console Table

$973

Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Corner Console Table

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Italian Corner Console Table A magnificent and ornate piece of small furniture, this Italian corner console table embodies the rich decorat...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Office Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

Antique Biedermeier Demi-Lune Sewing Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820

$11,900

Antique Biedermeier Demi-Lune Sewing Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier demi-lune sewing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. The small corner dressi...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Office Table

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Fabulous 19th Century Marble Top Console Table

$5,669

A Fabulous 19th Century Marble Top Console Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century well figured mahogany marble top console table, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. This exceptional piece features a striking mou...

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19th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Art Deco Ornate Wrought Iron Console Table

$4,850

Early 20th Century Art Deco Ornate Wrought Iron Console Table

Located in Houston, US

Early 20th century Art Deco ornate wrought iron console table featuring decorative ironwork. Mounted against a wall, the console is designed to hold a marble top which is not includ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique George III satinwood and padoukwood console table

$19,204

Antique George III satinwood and padoukwood console table

Located in London, GB

A fine late 18th century Sheraton period Console Table having satinwood & padouk, chequered strung & crossbanded segmented demilune top, with central sunburst panel. The Table, havi...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Office Table

Materials

Padouk, Satinwood

Stylized Art Deco Chrome and Mahogany Side Table

$1,875

Stylized Art Deco Chrome and Mahogany Side Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Art Deco chrome and mahogany side table. Four chrome plated rounded flat metal legs. Mahogany square top and base. Comes with glass top not photographed.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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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 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 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.
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.
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.