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 Red Table

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Chinese Red Wood Furniture

Chinese Wood Dining Table

Lacquer Side Table China

Chinese Lacquer Low Table

French Red Marble

Antique Chinese Console

Chinese Qing Dynasty Side Table

Outstanding Pair of Red Laquered Bureau Plat Desks

$8,167 / item

Outstanding Pair of Red Laquered Bureau Plat Desks

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful pair of French red laquered partners bureau platt desk, with outstanding ormolu mounts, three opening drawers to one side and dummy drawers to the opposite side, dark bro...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Red Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Asian Small Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade

$2,850

Antique Asian Small Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful small Antique Asian carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade in red silk and vintage metallic trim. Newly re-wired with a gold silk cord. A bala...

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Red Table

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of English Red Tole Peinte Tea Canister Lamps with Orientalist Landscapes

$2,800 / set

Pair of English Red Tole Peinte Tea Canister Lamps with Orientalist Landscapes

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 19th c., England, a pair of red enameled sheet metal tole table lamps, painted with Orientalist landscapes.

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal, Enamel

William IV Red Glass Column Lamp with Brass Accents, Circa 1840

$2,997

William IV Red Glass Column Lamp with Brass Accents, Circa 1840

Located in London, GB

A mid nineteenth century red glass column lamp, with brass lead decoration to the top and to the base. All supported on a brass hexagonal base. Currently wired for the UK. Plea...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze and Red Marble Lamps

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze and Red Marble Lamps

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FINE PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROUGE MARBLE TABLE LAMPS France, probably Paris, circa third quarter of the 19th century Item # 404LBP26Q A magnificent pair of Neoclassical...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Asian Large Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade

$3,850

Antique Asian Large Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful large antique Chinese carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade in red silk and vintage metallic trim. Newly re-wired with a gold silk cord. The ...

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Red Table

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Chinese Calligraphy "Ode to The Red Cliffs" in Underglaze Blue Vase

$2,750

Chinese Calligraphy "Ode to The Red Cliffs" in Underglaze Blue Vase

Located in Norton, MA

A charming Chinese Calligraphy in Underglaze Blue Vase. The poem was written by a great poet Su Shi (1037-1101) in Song Dynasty. Description about this poem; Su Shi (蘇軾) and his f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass

Flat desk – Napoleon III Style – Red marble top – Green lacquered wood

$2,387

Flat desk – Napoleon III Style – Red marble top – Green lacquered wood

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Napoleon III style work table with red veined marble top slightly overhanging with rounded profile.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Antique Chinoiserie Red Polychrome Enamel Urns Made into Lamps, Circa 1900

$3,180 / set

Pair Antique Chinoiserie Red Polychrome Enamel Urns Made into Lamps, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French Chinoiserie figural dragon red polychrome enamel urns converted into lamps, Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Red Table

Materials

Enamel

Louis XV Painted Entry Foyer Console Table by Ira Yeager

$5,500Sale Price|29% Off

Louis XV Painted Entry Foyer Console Table by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The table features a bust of a French Nobleman painted over a French script on a scarlet red ground.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oxblood Red Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp

$10,900

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oxblood Red Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large scale and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. oxblood red porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a square ormolu base with cut corners, foliate feet, and...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Table

Materials

Ormolu

Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase, Wired as a Lamp

$1,500

Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase, Wired as a Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase, Wired as a Lamp. In the tianqiuping or globular form, on a wooden base, with a brass fixture. Shade available separately. 33&...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Red Marble Antique Lamps with Bronze Doré Mounts

$11,580 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Red Marble Antique Lamps with Bronze Doré Mounts

Located in London, GB

A Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Red Marble Lamps Constructed from a deep red 'Rouge Languedoc' marble, the ovoid vases decorated with fine gilt bronze mounts including the laurel wr...

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19th Century French Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Red Vase Made into Lamp, c. 19th century

$1,800

Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Red Vase Made into Lamp, c. 19th century

Located in Southampton, NY

One Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf glazed red vase, c. 19th century, made into a lamp. Round bulbous gourd form with an elegant clean neck glazed in deep red glaze. The vase is antique with a...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Red Table

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century American Painted Voter’s Desk in Distressed Red, White, and Blue

$9,750

19th Century American Painted Voter’s Desk in Distressed Red, White, and Blue

Located in Nantucket, MA

A handsome late-19th-century American voter’s desk retaining its original (or early) distressed paint finish. The case is painted a deep blue, with red recessed panels framed by whit...

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19th Century Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

Late 19thC Carved Chinese Rosewood Side End Table or Taboret Plant Stand

$695

Late 19thC Carved Chinese Rosewood Side End Table or Taboret Plant Stand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Late 19thC Chinese rosewood side end table with a red marble top. Hand Carved and hand crafted with florets and pierced Fretwork.

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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades

$8,000 / set

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French Napoleon III Classic style red marble and ormolu mounted lamps with handmade silk shades, circa 1875-1885.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Game Table for Playing games

$3,695

19th Century Swedish antique rustic genuine Game Table for Playing games

Located in Boden, SE

The table is scraped by hand to its charming original English red`color..

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Red Table

Materials

Pine

Italian Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Console table

$3,120Sale Price|65% Off

Italian Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Console table

Located in Berlin, DE

An Italian early 20th century Louis XV style giltwood console table with a red Breccia marble top of serpentine form above a pierced frieze and stretcher carved with rocaille, flower...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Table

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique 19th Century Japanese Red Enamel Porcelain W/ Gold Urns Made into Lamps

$4,900 / set

Antique 19th Century Japanese Red Enamel Porcelain W/ Gold Urns Made into Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique 19th century Japanese red enamel porcelain with goldwork urns made into lamps.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Red Table

Materials

Enamel

A Fine Early 19th Century Side Table in the William Kent Manner, English, c.1830

$33,719

A Fine Early 19th Century Side Table in the William Kent Manner, English, c.1830

By William Kent

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Each leg terminates in a paw foot of unusual “stepped” design. The table top is a fine slab of figured marble, the inclusions in a variety of shades, primarily cream, pink, red and g...

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1830s British Victorian Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps

$2,212Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square marble base. The lampshades are silk and custom made by Blanche Field. Dimensions i...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Red Table

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare French Napoleon III Carom Billiard-Checkers-Draughts Card Game Table 'THIS'

$12,850

Rare French Napoleon III Carom Billiard-Checkers-Draughts Card Game Table 'THIS'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carom billiard is a game played with three balls (two white and one red) on a table without pockets, in which the object is to drive one of the white balls (cue ball) into both of th...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Bamboo and wood table attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century

$8,754

Bamboo and wood table attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century

By Perret et Vibert

Located in Roma, RM

Bamboo and wood coffee table with red lacquered detail and a palilobate top in the shape of a Corolla decorated with floral compositions.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Red Table

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Early 20th C. French Red Lacquer Bar Cart with Gilt Chinoiserie Decor

$1,525

Early 20th C. French Red Lacquer Bar Cart with Gilt Chinoiserie Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

The rich palette and fine detailing create a striking contrast against the red ground, giving the cart a lively and refined character.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Red Table

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

$5,100

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

Located in Houston, TX

Equally suited as a writing table, library desk, or elegant console, this piece blends effortlessly into both traditional and modern interiors.

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Red Table

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Painted Wood and Glass-Top Table, France, circa 1930s

$1,591

Louis XV Style Painted Wood and Glass-Top Table, France, circa 1930s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Small rectangular wooden table, painted oxblood red. The top has a thick, frosted glass pane, and is raised on elegant, cabriole legs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Red Vulcano Onyx and Ormolu Lamps

$18,500 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Red Vulcano Onyx and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. red Vulcano onyx and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square base with fine ormolu ball feet and a ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Table

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top

$2,950

Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top

Located in Miami, FL

Travel writing desk in Mahogany wood with fruit wood filets . 3 Drawers The writing spot inside in red velvet. (The under table is not part of the writing box desk and is not for ...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Small Round Marble Top Side Table in Louis XVI Style

$1,038Sale Price|44% Off

19th Century French Small Round Marble Top Side Table in Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

French round side table with red marble top and hand carved in Louis XVI style legs with brass shoes.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique English writing desk from the 19th century with a red leather top

$2,836

Antique English writing desk from the 19th century with a red leather top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This antique English writing desk, also suitable as a bureau or library table, dates from the early 19th century and features a red leather top and a beautiful appearance.

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Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Red Table

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lacquered Dinning Table with Original Burgundy Lacquer

$5,144

Lacquered Dinning Table with Original Burgundy Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

A large Chinese mid-19th century dinning table, originally a calligraphy table, with original red lacquer.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Red Table

Materials

Elm

Southeast Asian 19th Century Red Lacquer Desk with Figural Bird Legs

$21,000

Southeast Asian 19th Century Red Lacquer Desk with Figural Bird Legs

Located in Queens, NY

Southeast Asian style (19th Century) red lacquer decorated desk with figural bird legs.

Category

19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Red Table

Materials

Lacquer

Dramatic Pair of Lacquered Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Lamps

$2,400 / set

Dramatic Pair of Lacquered Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dramatic pair of foo dog table lamps having red and black carved wood sculptures on cooper hand chased bases with figural decoration.

Category

1920s American Hollywood Regency Antique Red Table

Materials

Copper

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

$9,800

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

Located in Dallas, TX

French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Table

Materials

Bronze

English reticulated standing rim tole tray, c. 1780-1800

$725

English reticulated standing rim tole tray, c. 1780-1800

Located in Chicago, IL

An English reticulated pierced gallery tole tray from the late 18th century, its oval form worked in tin with a pierced gallery rim and cutout hand grips at each end. Two gold oval l...

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Red Table

Materials

Tin

20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Rosenthal

$1,000

20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in Sofia, BG

20th Century hand painted red ceramic table lamp with floral decorations by Rosenthal in very good authentic condition.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Red Table

Materials

Ceramic

English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table, Circa 1780

$9,500

English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany drop leaf pembroke table with one board top, single drawer, original brasses, and terminating on tapered legs with original brass casters. Late 18th Century. Table ...

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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Red Table

Pair of "Basket of Plenty" Demi Lune Tables, c. 1900

$3,680

Pair of "Basket of Plenty" Demi Lune Tables, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in 19th-century China, this pair of demi-lunes features table tops darkened with black lacquer in contrast to the warm red lacquer coloring the aprons and hoof feet legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp

$950

Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique W.T George & Co English Patinated Copper Maritime Nautical Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp with Red Interior Reflector and Original Label.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Red Table

Materials

Copper

Genuine Antique Northern Swedish Pine Rustic Country Small Dining or Work Table

$4,831

Genuine Antique Northern Swedish Pine Rustic Country Small Dining or Work Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

It is in original untouched condition with the original red-painted leg frame. The table top has never been painted and has a unique character with genuine patina and traces of use.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Red Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles

$7,349Sale Price|30% Off

19th Century Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles

Located in Lomita, CA

This piece is a 19th century sang de boeuf "Oxblood", red-maroon, glazed table lamp with wood base. Chinese Sang de Boeuf lamps, also known as oxblood lamps or flambé glaze lamps, a...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Red Table

Materials

Copper

American Hepplewhite Mahogany and Satinwood Pembroke Table, VA, Circa 1790

$20,000

American Hepplewhite Mahogany and Satinwood Pembroke Table, VA, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American Hepplewhite one-drawer mahogany and satinwood string inlaid drop leaf pembroke table with oak leaf and acorn pateras, original brass pull, and terminating on squared tapered...

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1790s American American Colonial Antique Red Table

19Th. C. French Ebonized Bamboo Table/Vanity, C.1870

$1,746

19Th. C. French Ebonized Bamboo Table/Vanity, C.1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

There is a lovely original painted tile with florals on the top table, with origin red velvet through out. Very good antique condition, all original, some scuffs to the black paint, ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass

Victorian Small Server

$6,500

Victorian Small Server

Located in Hudson, NY

Victorian Small Server with spiral legs and two drawers.

Category

19th Century English Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Two Tier One-Drawer Server, Circa 1820

$7,000

American Walnut Two Tier One-Drawer Server, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut two-tier server with carved scalloped skirt, one-drawer with original wooden knobs, and terminating on turned bulbous legs, Early 19th Century.

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1820s American American Colonial Antique Red Table

English Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Urn & Acanthus Foliage Server, Circa 1770

$25,000

English Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Urn & Acanthus Foliage Server, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany bow front server with a one board top, central drawer with a decorative carved urn and acanthus foliage, flanking oval foliage corner beaded medallions, ...

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1770s English Chippendale Antique Red Table

Materials

Mahogany

18Th. C . Rare Louis XV Game Table With Original Leather

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

18Th. C . Rare Louis XV Game Table With Original Leather

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a wonderful French Louis XV, 18th C. Game Table With Original Red Leather Top This table is a rectangular Regence game table of Piquet, circa 1780 from Provence Four elegant ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

Set of three nesting tables asian decor ebonized and gilt wood 1920s

$28,423 / set

Set of three nesting tables asian decor ebonized and gilt wood 1920s

Located in Paris, IDF

Elegant suite of nesting tables dating from the early 1920s, with a restrained ebonized wood structure, enhanced by gilt elements, and lacquered tops in rich shades of red and orange.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Red Table

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Wood, Giltwood and Porphyry coffee table

$29,800 / item

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Wood, Giltwood and Porphyry coffee table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood, Giltwood and red Porphyry coffee table. This wonderful coffee table is raised by tapered fluted pati...

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Red Table

Materials

Porphyry

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

By Gubelin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The clock is surmounted by a baby dragon carved from hardstone in a lovely orange-red color. The clock face is marked with the Gübelin name, as is the brass cap on the reverse.

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble

Pair Pierre Adrien Dalpayrat Art Nouveau Vases Fitted as Lamps, c. 1914-1925

$8,500 / set

Pair Pierre Adrien Dalpayrat Art Nouveau Vases Fitted as Lamps, c. 1914-1925

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an exquisite pair of Pierre Adrien Dalpayrat (1844 - 19100 Art Nouveau Vases that have been fitted as lamps. The Ceramic bases are incised with the Dalpayrat mark and date to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Red Table

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table

$2,363

Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of red mahogany gracefully shaped pedestal base.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Red Table

Materials

Mahogany

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890

$3,410

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Pedestal for important sculptures, with clock, made of black Belgian marble and red Verona marble, with golden floral engravings. The base is octagonal, the first elevation is circul...

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Late 19th Century Russian Other Antique Red Table

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Chinese Autumn Moon Locking Chest, 19th Century

$1,980

Chinese Autumn Moon Locking Chest, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

With balanced proportions and a rich patina, this petite Chinese storage chest brings great character to the modern home as a storied side table or nightstand. The small cabinet is m...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Red Table

Materials

Elm

Lamp in Porcelain Celadon Cracked and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

$2,444

Lamp in Porcelain Celadon Cracked and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lamp in baluster-shaped in fine porcelain crackled. Frame in chiseled and gilt bronze. Quadripod base adorned with volutes and oak leaves. Original gilding. Work realized circa 18...

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1880s Antique Red Table

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Flambe Vase Lamp

$1,247Sale Price|37% Off

Chinese Flambe Vase Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese flambe glazed porcelain vase lamp, having a circular stepped base. Dimensions: height 23 inches. width 10 inches. depth 10 inches.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Red Table

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base

$795

Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Red Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Metal Lamp Directoire in Louis XVI Style

$857Sale Price|44% Off

19th Century French Metal Lamp Directoire in Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century lamp Directoire in metal argente, Louis XVI Style France, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Table

Materials

Metal

Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp

$2,997

Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese Sang du Bouf porcelain vase / lamp. Having gilded ormolu mounts.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Red Table

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Red Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique red table for your home. Each antique red table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique red table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique red table, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique red table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman and Napako are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Red Table?

An antique red table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,979, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.

Questions About Antique Red Table

How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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