End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.

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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.

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 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.

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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19th Century Iron Console Table

Swedish Gustavian Console Table

Carved Wood Desk

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Gothic Entry Hall Table

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

Baroque Revival Blue Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Corner Console Table

$968

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

Chippendale Period Mahogany 'Pie-Crust' Tripod Table

$34,039

Chippendale Period Mahogany 'Pie-Crust' Tripod Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Folkestone, GB

An outstanding mid 18th century figured mahogany tripod table. The one-piece top with finely carved pie-crust edge supported on a profusely carved 'blind-fret' base with fluted colum...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table

$1,627

Art Deco Oak and Brass Side or Console Table

Located in London, London

A striking Art Deco oak and brass side table, dating to the 1930s, distinguished by its architectural form and confident use of mixed materials. The solid oak frame is constructed w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Console Table, 18th Centry

$4,500

French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Console Table, 18th Centry

Located in Bradenton, FL

Elegant French Louis XVI Mahogany Console Table with Marble Top. Table features a rich mahogany case fitted with a single frieze drawer. The drawer retains its original neoclassical ...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Italian Rococo Style Painted Console Table

$2,850

Italian Rococo Style Painted Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

With a serpentine faux marble top over a carved and painted support joined by a shaped footed base. Provenance; William Hodgins Interior design.

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Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Gilt Console Tables

$26,142 / set

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Gilt Console Tables

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful pair of late 18th or early 19th Century Italian Console tables. Neo-Classical, faux painted with gilt and silver gilt. Circa 1800.

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19th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Iron Neoclassic Round Table

$3,850

19th Century French Iron Neoclassic Round Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This table has a maker mark and a number inscribed on one of the legs. Most likely French and beautifully detailed. Not crude at all.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Office Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Oak Hall Table with Duke of Devonshire Crest, circa 1790

$6,127

Antique Georgian Oak Hall Table with Duke of Devonshire Crest, circa 1790

Located in Nottingham, GB

Georgian Country Oak Hall Table with Duke of Devonshire Crest, circa 1790–1800 Material: Country oak and metal A distinctive late 18th-century English country oak hall table dating...

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18th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial End Table, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1830

$4,400

Antique French Provincial End Table, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rustic, antique French Provincial end table made of hand crafted Pinewood with additional lateral supports and square legs, in good condition. The top of the farm table has a primi...

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Office Table

Materials

Pine

Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Teak Wood Console Table

$9,800

Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Teak Wood Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Rare. This beautiful teak wood colonial console has a single slab 2.5” beveled top. The antique raffles console table is part of the antique collection, which represents an elegant ...

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1810s Indonesian British Colonial Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Teak

Adams Console Table - Demi Lune Painted Top Gilt

$3,335

Adams Console Table - Demi Lune Painted Top Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely stunning single demi lune form console table in the Adams manner The height of classical refinement, this pair feature hand carved gilt bases Classically fluted - echoing ...

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1880s Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Continental German Mahogany Parquetry Veneer Console Table

$5,700

Continental German Mahogany Parquetry Veneer Console Table

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (1st quarter, 19th Century) mahogany console table having a low border top with parquetry veneer, single drawer with two brass drawer pulls, and four tapered squar...

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19th Century German Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Brass Table Lamp, France 1880

$1,980

Brass Table Lamp, France 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass Table Lamp France, 1880 Ormolu and Siena marble table lamp mounted with a bust of Henry IV of France, with a 16-inch pleated silk shade, raised on a square pedestal and giltw...

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19th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Console or Hall Table

$2,790

19th Century Victorian Console or Hall Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A lovely 19th Century Victorian mahogany console or hall table, the moulded top of serpentine form with shaped and carved gallery back with C Scroll and foliate motif detail raised o...

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19th Century Irish Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English Renaissance Console Table with Inlaid Legs

$6,750

17th Century English Renaissance Console Table with Inlaid Legs

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance Burl wood Console table with 4 square tapered floral inlaid legs connected with a finial stretcher

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17th Century British Renaissance Antique Office Table

Materials

Burl

18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy Table

$3,400

18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy Table

Located in Southampton, NY

18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy Table It features four drawers, each fitted with simple, yet elegant, brass pulls. The table rests on cabriole legs, ending in pad feet...

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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century White Wood Victorian Console Table With Marble Top

$5,395

19th Century White Wood Victorian Console Table With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

A stone-top piece whose white/gray marble gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsman...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Satinwood Side Tables

$12,254 / set

Pair of 19th Century Satinwood Side Tables

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of Sheraton revival satinwood two-tier side tables, each with painted decoration, depicting classical maidens, cherubs, flowers and foliage, the lyre shaped end s...

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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Office Table

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Demilune Console Table

$8,950

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Demilune Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian carved demilune carved wood console table with stretcher, 19th Century. Possibly Swedish. Dimensions: 32"H x 53.5"W x 27"D

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Re-Creation Leather Top Console Table

$4,200

Antique Re-Creation Leather Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impressive console table in Dutch styling professionally re-created with the use of antique elements dating to the 1700s and 1800s. An antique black leather top beautifully distre...

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19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Catalan Late 17th Century Side Table

$6,900

Exceptional Catalan Late 17th Century Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional late 17th century side table from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed in walnut with a tremendous solid board top. The patina is outstanding - sumptuous and lumin...

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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

UNiQUE AFTER THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ANTIQUE POLLARD OAK SUPPER TRIPOD BIRDCAGE TABLE

$3,880

UNiQUE AFTER THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ANTIQUE POLLARD OAK SUPPER TRIPOD BIRDCAGE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Fine Pollard Oak Flower-Form Tripod Occasional Table, in the Chippendale Manner Please note: The deliv...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Console Table, North German, 1820, Mahogany

$2,720

Biedermeier Console Table, North German, 1820, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier console table, North German, 1820. The curved legs of this beautiful small console table stand on a rectangular concave base. The console table is decorated with exquisit...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Console Table

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Console Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French Baroque Revival console table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and richly sculpted detail, embodying the ornate character of the period. The carved wooden...

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19th Century French Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Antique French Bouillotte Table, Brass Gallery & Mirrored Top

$1,975

Antique French Bouillotte Table, Brass Gallery & Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just imagine, This French Louis XVI style Bouillotte Table, with a perforated Brass Gallery and antiqued Mirrored Top. This is in the Louis XVI style, c.1920-1940s This table has ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Antique English Country Oak Hall Table with Green Man Carving, circa 1730

$6,127

Antique English Country Oak Hall Table with Green Man Carving, circa 1730

Located in Nottingham, GB

English Country Oak Hall Table with Green Man Carving, circa 1730–1750 Material: Country oak A striking early 18th-century English country oak side or hall table, dating from circa...

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18th Century Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

French Empire Round Table or Gueridon of Walnut with Marble Top

$3,950

French Empire Round Table or Gueridon of Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French round table or gueridon in the Empire style, featuring a circular top of figured black marble (19 3/4" diameter), set upon a tripod column support of patinated waln...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

18th Century Three Drawer Walnut Console Table, Portugal

$6,800

18th Century Three Drawer Walnut Console Table, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

Dark walnut console table with three drawers resting on harp shaped legs and decorative turned stretcher. Elaborate hand carved details embellish the three drawers. The two outer dra...

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Mid-18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

$3,450

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A notable late 19th century carved wood altar table in old red and black paint now worn to a nice patina with a particularly decorative form. The plank top with tenons and carved edg...

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Occasional Table

$2,250

English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Occasional Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English regency mahogany drop leaf occasional table, circa 1820. An exquisite mahogany top with rosewood cross banding, frieze drawer with wood knobs, a baluster and ring turned pede...

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1810s English Regency Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Early Walnut Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800

$2,900

Early Walnut Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Walnut Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800. Solid walnut construction with nice original patina and wear.

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Early 1800s European Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Charles X Gueridon Table with Bronze & Marble

$6,500

19th Century French Charles X Gueridon Table with Bronze & Marble

Located in Queens, NY

French Charles X-style (19/20th Century) round bronze gueridon end table with 3 scroll legs supporting a black marble top and shelf with a lower stretcher having a finial.

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Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Irish Marble-Top Console Table

$4,800

18th Century Irish Marble-Top Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Antique Irish console table, crafted in the 18th century. This elegant piece is comprised of a hardwood base and a marble table top. Its design is one of symmetry and balance: thin c...

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18th Century European Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Breccia Viola Marble Console Table

$1,450

French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Breccia Viola Marble Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Original Breccia Viola Marble Top This French Louis XV style mahogany console table, c.1920s, offers a beautiful balance o...

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1920s American Louis XV Antique Office Table

Materials

Breccia Marble

18th Century English Rustic Gothic Style Oak Console ~ Sofa Table

$1,650

18th Century English Rustic Gothic Style Oak Console ~ Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

An 18th century English console table hand carved from solid oak, with a rich, time-softened patina and wonderful depth of surface. The narrow form gives the piece an elegant presenc...

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Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Office Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Lowboy, English, Walnut, Correspondence, Scholar's Table, Georgian, 1760

$4,498Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Lowboy, English, Walnut, Correspondence, Scholar's Table, Georgian, 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lowboy. An English, walnut correspondence or scholar's table, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760. A charmingly composed personal desk, with excellent colour...

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1760s British Georgian Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Russian Neoclassic Birch and Brass Demilune Console Table

$21,500

Russian Neoclassic Birch and Brass Demilune Console Table

Located in Queens, NY

Russian Neo-classic (Circa 1800) brass mounted Karelian birch demilune console table with stepped top over an under-tier.

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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Console / Side Table by Beresford and Hicks

$1,191

Antique Burr Walnut Console / Side Table by Beresford and Hicks

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and impressive antique burr walnut console / side table by Beresford and Hicks, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s period. It is of superb quality and ...

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1920s British Queen Anne Antique Office Table

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Classical Pedestal Side Table with Ornate Brass Detailing

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Classical Pedestal Side Table with Ornate Brass Detailing

Located in Trenton, NJ

This vintage pedestal side table reflects a timeless classical aesthetic, combining elegant proportions with ornate decorative elements. Designed to stand alone as a focal point, it ...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Style Carved Console Table, Early 20th Century

$2,642

Italian Rococo Style Carved Console Table, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant early 20th century console table crafted in richly carved wood with a beautifully shaped silhouette. The piece features graceful cabriole legs joined by a decorative stretch...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Office Table

Materials

Hardwood

Demi-Lune Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table

$3,948

Demi-Lune Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table

Located in Sherborne, GB

19th Century demi-lune wrought iron and marble topped console table of good scale. This attractive console has a white aged marble top resting on a slightly distressed painted base. ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Painted Gustavian Table with a Single Drawer

$3,500

Painted Gustavian Table with a Single Drawer

Located in Washington, DC

Pale white/grey Gustavian table with one drawer and sculptured legs and sides. Distance from the floor to the bottom of the apron is 23"

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1820s Swedish Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Rococo Style Console Table, circa 1800

$3,500

Swedish Rococo Style Console Table, circa 1800

Located in Huntington, NY

A provincial Swedish Rococo style console table with single drawer. Brass hardware is period but not original to this piece. Wide contoured top sits on a notched skirt and cabriolet ...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair French Amaranth, Marble & gilt Lamp Tables.

$4,357Sale Price / set|20% Off

Fine Pair French Amaranth, Marble & gilt Lamp Tables.

By Jean Demoulin

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Pair French Amaranth, Marble & gilt Lamp Tables. circa 1920s Inset White Carrara Marble Tops, Recently Replaced, the Original marble tops badly Cracked & Damaged, Gilt ...

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Office Table

Materials

Brass

Spanish Rustic Trestle Table with Drawer and X-Stretchers, Spain, 19th Century

$2,847

Spanish Rustic Trestle Table with Drawer and X-Stretchers, Spain, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A characterful Spanish rustic trestle table dating from the 19th century, distinguished by its honest craftsmanship, practical design, and beautifully aged surface. Constructed from ...

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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Directoire Console Table, France, circa 1800, Mahogany

$4,240Sale Price|20% Off

Directoire Console Table, France, circa 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Directoire console table, France, circa 1800. This Classic Directoire French console table has a beautiful mahogany veneer. The brass fittings are original. The marble top is framed ...

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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Dessert Console Table with Hinged Top

$5,195

19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Dessert Console Table with Hinged Top

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th-century French Neoclassical dessert console in limed oak, with a carved frieze, turned and fluted legs, and tiers. Neoclassical design, inspired by the excavations at Pompeii...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Console Table with Textured Legs

$3,225

19th Century Antique Console Table with Textured Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rustic console table from the 19th century with carved legs and double side stretchers. Welcome to the realm of rustic charm with this Chinese Qing Dyna...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Table with Chrome Base

$6,500

Art Deco Walnut Table with Chrome Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Art Deco walnut table with chrome base.

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1920s Czech Antique Office Table

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Small Marble Top Consoles Made from an 18th Century Table

$1,800 / set

Pair of Small Marble Top Consoles Made from an 18th Century Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rouge marble tops with cream veining sit on plain frames with two cabriole legs each, so they fit flat against the wall. Made up from an 18th century Italian table, with a deep red b...

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18th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Double Ear Altar Table, Late 18th Century

$6,880

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Double Ear Altar Table, Late 18th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

In households throughout China, long tables with everted ends were commonly placed against the back wall of the main room as an altar for ancestral tablets, iconography and offerings...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Office Table

Materials

Elm

Italian Bronze and Marble Topped Console Table

$18,000

Italian Bronze and Marble Topped Console Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Italian bronze Thymaterion table in manner of Chivrazzi workshop. The specimen marble top raised on a square column topped with a bearded male mask surmounted by a vase above a wi...

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19th Century Italian Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vibrant Red Cinnabar Lacquered Chinese Altar Table

$5,350Sale Price|21% Off

Vibrant Red Cinnabar Lacquered Chinese Altar Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Vibrant red cinnabar lacquered Chinese altar table the top featuring a cartouche depicting a Chinese landscape.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Office Table

Large Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables

$5,105 / set

Large Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Demilune Console Tables

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine large pair of antique mahogany demilune console tables each table features a beautifully figured mahogany top with a delicate carved edge, raised on elegant fluted tapering le...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Side Table, 19th Century

$3,812

Louis XVI Style Side Table, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century parquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top, opening to reveal compartments within, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on elegant cabriole leg...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Office Table

Inlaid Serving Table Attributed to Ince and Mayhew

$38,500

Inlaid Serving Table Attributed to Ince and Mayhew

By Mayhew & Ince

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine small mahogany inlaid serving table attributed to Mayhew and Ince, circa 1775 having a banded mahogany top set off with stringing and having a concave indentation above an in...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Serpentine Console Table

$3,472

Early 20th Century Mahogany Serpentine Console Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 20th Century mahogany serpentine console table in the Adam style, the wonderfully figured top above a fluted frieze, the frieze decorated with floral carving and a central plaq...

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1920s British Adam Style Antique Office Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Walnut Guéridon Table with Marquetry Design

$2,050

19th Century Italian Walnut Guéridon Table with Marquetry Design

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Elegant small Italian gueridon table from the Sorrento region, dating from the 19th century. The square top with canted corners features finely executed marquetry in contrasting woo...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Office Table

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Walnut

Circa 1820 Wood Empire Mahogany Column Table With Marble Top

$3,795

Circa 1820 Wood Empire Mahogany Column Table With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This piece presents as a pedestal, distinguished by dark mahogany, marble top, round column. The piece dates to 1820s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period crafts...

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1820s French Empire Antique Office Table

Materials

Marble

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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 are end tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.
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?
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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 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.
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 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.
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.