What is a serving table?

A serving table is a side table used to present and serve food.

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.

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.

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 Serving Table

Oak Hall Table

18th Century Chippendale Table

Mahogany Two Drawer Side Table

Sideboard Tables

George III Mahogany Dining Tables

18th Century Mahogany Furniture

Pair Of Victorian Side Tables

English Regency Dining Tables

Period Victorian Sewing Table Burr Walnut 1860

$1,750

Period Victorian Sewing Table Burr Walnut 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian burr walnut sewing table. Circa 1860 This sewing table is of an oval form. The top having marquetry inlays and boxwood stringing. The lid opens to reveal a fitted interior ...

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1860s Victorian Antique Serving Table

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Walnut

Victorian Sewing Table Burr Walnut Antique 1860

$1,689

Victorian Sewing Table Burr Walnut Antique 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty Victorian burr walnut sewing table. Circa 1860 This table is raised upon carved and turned columns with carved swept legs and a turned stretcher. The burr walnut oval lid havi...

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1860s Victorian Antique Serving Table

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Walnut

Pair of English Oak Trestle Tables

$9,324 / set

Pair of English Oak Trestle Tables

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning pair of huge 19th century English oak trestle tables. Can sell individually or as a pair. Dimensions 197 inches (500 cms) wide 26 inches (66 cms) deep 33.5 inches...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serving Table

Materials

Oak

A Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$8,800

A Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The rectangular top above two carved frieze drawers, resting on carved legs joined by a scalloped stretcher.

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Serving Table

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood & Marble Rafraîchissoir Wine Table, Ca. 1900

$2,300

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood & Marble Rafraîchissoir Wine Table, Ca. 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French provincial marble top fruitwood rafraîchissoir wine table with coolers, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Serving Table

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Marble

Original Biedermeier Sewing Table Mahogany, circa 1825

$2,748

Original Biedermeier Sewing Table Mahogany, circa 1825

Located in Berlin, DE

Original Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box column on saber-4 legs. Four-sided tabletop in compartments for sewing utens...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Oval Table of Wood and Brass, circa 1880

$3,895

English Campaign Oval Table of Wood and Brass, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

A Fine English Campaign ware or ship captain's table or three-tiered tray table of mahogany and brass, featuring an oval top with a brass gallery, over a middle and bottom tier, moun...

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Serving Table

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Metal, Brass

Art Déco table in the taste of Majorelle

$2,863

Art Déco table in the taste of Majorelle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Déco table in the taste of Majorelle, dim open : 97 cm x 78 cm

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Early 1900s French Antique Serving Table

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Wood

18th Century Black Lacquer Wine / Center Table

$2,686

18th Century Black Lacquer Wine / Center Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Antique 18th century Chinese wine table in black lacquer. Tabletop with black lacquered canvas sitting above an elegant apron accented with carved spandrels. The tabletop is covered...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Serving Table

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Three Tier Mahogany Table with Pedestal Base

$1,250

Regency Style Three Tier Mahogany Table with Pedestal Base

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English Regency style rectangular three tier mahogany table with scrollwork supports, canted corners, and pedestal base with scroll feet. The table dates to the early 2oth cen...

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table

$12,598

19th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century George III mahogany silver table in the Chinese Chippendale style. The pierced corner brackets support unusual cluster column legs and terminate on block feet. The recta...

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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table

$22,333

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Chinese Chippendale mahogany silver table with gadrooned moulding to the top edge, open fretwork frieze on all four sides and decorative open fretwork brackets. The piec...

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18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Serving Table

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Mahogany

18th Century English Vernacular Oak Work Table

$5,398

18th Century English Vernacular Oak Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1780. 18th century English vernacular oak work table We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finishers...

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18th Century Antique Serving Table

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Oak

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

$5,338

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1850 19th C English elm vernacular work table. sku 1350 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finis...

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19th Century Antique Serving Table

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Elm

Impressive Irish Country House Regency Hall Table

$29,500

Impressive Irish Country House Regency Hall Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine and impressively scaled Irish Regency mahogany hall table, the concave shaped top with ribbed edge over paneled apron with end drawers, and having carved patera over turned and ...

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Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Irish Carved Burl Walnut Spiral Twist Pedestal Tripod Wine Table 1860

$1,650

Antique Irish Carved Burl Walnut Spiral Twist Pedestal Tripod Wine Table 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Irish burl walnut hand-carved, tripod spiral pedestal wine table, circa 1860. This fine walnut tripod table features a beautifully figured circular burl wood top wit...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serving Table

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Swedish Gustavian Tray Top Table, Handcrafted Pine, Circa 1790

$10,400

Antique Swedish Gustavian Tray Top Table, Handcrafted Pine, Circa 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-green, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding tray top table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, designed by an unknown master, carpenter in good condition. The top of the...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Serving Table

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Pine

Late 17th / Early 18th Century English Oak Kitchen Table with Original Rails, c.

$2,365

Late 17th / Early 18th Century English Oak Kitchen Table with Original Rails, c.

Located in Lincoln, GB

Late 17th / Early 18th Century English Oak Kitchen Table with Original Rails, c.1680–1720 A wonderfully characterful late 17th to early 18th-century English oak table, traditionally ...

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1680s British Georgian Antique Serving Table

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Oak

Spanish, Single Plank, Walnut Monastery Table, Lyre Legs, Circa 1780

$6,486

Spanish, Single Plank, Walnut Monastery Table, Lyre Legs, Circa 1780

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Remarkable Single Plank Walnut Monastery Table Lyre shape legs with three drawers, all decoratively carved, two featuring geometric star shape, the central one featuring a pair of ...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Serving Table

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Walnut

Circa 1780 English Butler's Tray on Custom Coffee Table Stand

$1,950 / item

Circa 1780 English Butler's Tray on Custom Coffee Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 butler's tray on custom coffee table stand, English. George III period. Rarer drop-side form with concealed brass sliding locks to keep the sides up if desired. Solid maho...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serving Table

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Brass

A Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

$6,216

A Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1760 A mid eighteenth century Chinese Chippendale tea table with flame mahogany top, with Chinese fretwork to the frieze and chamfered legs. Height 73.00cm Width ...

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18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Serving Table

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Mahogany

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

$21,000

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Serving Table

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Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

$20,000

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Serving Table

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Butlers Tray Table

$2,350

19th Century English Mahogany Butlers Tray Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Mahogany folding butlers tray on stand tray has four folding sides with inset brass hinges. Supported on folding stand with decorative turned supports. The dimensions are with the ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

Handcrafted Antique Middle Eastern Folding Table With Removable Brass Tray 1900s

$1,824

Handcrafted Antique Middle Eastern Folding Table With Removable Brass Tray 1900s

By Liberty of London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Traditional Liberty of London Style Hand Crafted Middle Eastern Folding Tea Table With Removable Brass Circular Tray, Decorated With A Etched Intricate Repeating Pattern. The wood...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Serving Table

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Hand-Painted Table

$12,000

18th Century Louis XVI Hand-Painted Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This classic and simple Louis XVI hand painted table features two center drawers dates back to the 18th century. The French antique piece sports details around the apron, at both top...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Serving Table

Materials

Wood

1900s Adjustable Utility Table in Metal and Wood

$2,771

1900s Adjustable Utility Table in Metal and Wood

Located in Milan, IT

1900s Adjustable Utility Table in Metal and Wood. Beautifully manufactured. The Tabletop fully rotates sideways / UpandDown.

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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Serving Table

Materials

Metal

Irish George II Mahogany Side Table with Carved Details, 1890s

$3,919

Irish George II Mahogany Side Table with Carved Details, 1890s

By James Hicks

Located in Seaford, GB

Types of Irish George II-Style Tables Irish furniture in the George II style spans a variety of table designs, each serving distinct purposes: 1.

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1890s Irish George II Antique Serving Table

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

$6,253

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 18th Century English mahogany fold-over serpentine front tea table in the French Hepplewhite style. With carved floral edges to top, supported by cabriole legs featuring carved ...

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Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Serving Table

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Rafraichissoir Table, Brass & Marble, Circa 1920

$3,070

French Louis XVI Rafraichissoir Table, Brass & Marble, Circa 1920

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This wonderful table called "Rafraichissoir" is originally used to put bottles into the brass containers with ice cubes. Very convenient to have it beside a sofa. It can be used as w...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serving Table

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Rosewood Center Table Attributed to Joseph Meeks

$7,495Sale Price|40% Off

19th Century Rosewood Center Table Attributed to Joseph Meeks

By Joseph Meeks

Located in Savannah, GA

Rococo Revival center table attributed to the prestigious New York firm of Joseph Meeks. Heavily hand carved rosewood featuring floral bouquets and rosettes, graceful serpentine legs...

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1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Serving Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table, Provincial Style, Antique

$650 / item

19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table, Provincial Style, Antique

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Mid 19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serving Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Iron and Marble Top French Pastry Table

$4,895

19th Century Iron and Marble Top French Pastry Table

Located in San Angelo, TX

A gorgeous 19th century French marble top pastry table featuring old white painted patina on the iron base. This beauty features decorative brass hardware with patina and a white vei...

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19th Century French Antique Serving Table

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Marble, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Original 19th Century antique Biedermeier Sewing Table Lyra Legs Cherrywood

$2,462

Original 19th Century antique Biedermeier Sewing Table Lyra Legs Cherrywood

Located in Berlin, DE

Biedermeier work and sewing table Cherry veneered 2 drawers. A pair of lyre feet on curly braces. Plate have old wormholes but its not active.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Serving Table

Materials

Cherry

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, in Wood

$7,000

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Serving Table

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Two Tiered Supper Table. Circa 1840

$18,000

American Mahogany Two Tiered Supper Table. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany two tiered supper table with brass decorative column supports, reeded and turned tripod pedestal, and terminating on original brass casters. Early 19th Century

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Serving Table

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Style Ornate Carved Walnut Folding Table, 1920

$1,317

French Victorian Style Ornate Carved Walnut Folding Table, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

An ornate and elegant Victorian-style folding table with carvings, made of walnut, France, circa the 1920s. In good antique condition, with slight age-related signs of wear. Dimensio...

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1920s French Victorian Antique Serving Table

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Wood, Walnut

Solid Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, circa 1895

$607

Solid Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, circa 1895

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of wood - Good condition.

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1890s Czech Rococo Revival Antique Serving Table

Materials

Wood

1920s French Chinoiserie Metallic Tray w/ Wooden Stand Table

$1,374

1920s French Chinoiserie Metallic Tray w/ Wooden Stand Table

Located in Marbella, ES

1920s French Chinoiserie style metallic tray with wooden stand table.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Serving Table

Materials

Metal

Russian Polychrome Folk Painted Two-Tier Rolling Tea Table Dessert Cart

$3,800

Russian Polychrome Folk Painted Two-Tier Rolling Tea Table Dessert Cart

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptionally rare and unusual original Russian folk painted rolling tea table / dessert cart / side table. circa 1920 Russia, early 20th century, hand carved, painted, and laque...

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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Serving Table

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Early Victorian Primitive Side Table, Hand-Crafted Oak, UK, Circa 1850

$1,451

Early Victorian Primitive Side Table, Hand-Crafted Oak, UK, Circa 1850

Located in Faversham, GB

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

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Early 19th Century British Primitive Antique Serving Table

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Oak

William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows

$6,588

William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and turned baluster column, all on three...

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1830s English William IV Antique Serving Table

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Folding Campaign or Camp Table

$1,695

Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Folding Campaign or Camp Table

Located in Peabody, MA

An early 20th century English oak folding campaign or camp table. Folded size 37.5" high, 15" wide, 4" thick.

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Serving Table

Materials

Oak

Circa 1800 Philadelphia Mahogany Silent Butler Dumb Waiter Table

$4,800

Circa 1800 Philadelphia Mahogany Silent Butler Dumb Waiter Table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique Circa 1800-1820 solid mahogany three tiered dumb water table. The round tops with hand carved urn form rungs along the gallery edges on all tiers. The piece rests on three ge...

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century (mid) French Bronze and Onix Kidney Shaped Table

$2,040

19th Century (mid) French Bronze and Onix Kidney Shaped Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century (mid) French Bronze and Onix Kidney Shaped Table Beautiful piece, see photos.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serving Table

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique English dark brown two tier Tea Caddy Table made by Piory Funriture

$1,282Sale Price|20% Off

Antique English dark brown two tier Tea Caddy Table made by Piory Funriture

Located in Casteren, NL

This is an English tea caddy table, crafted from solid oak and marked with the word “Priory” in Gothic script.

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Early 20th Century English Tudor Antique Serving Table

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table, Carved, England, 18th Century, 1760

$7,297

Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table, Carved, England, 18th Century, 1760

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century Chippendale period well figured mahogany silver table, having scalloped gallery, above blind-fret frieze, supported on chamfered blind-fret legs with pierced corne...

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 Material: Bronze and glass

$4,600

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 Material: Bronze and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Serving Table

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Ice Cream Parlor Tables with Original Black Glass Tops

$950 / item

Early 20th Century Ice Cream Parlor Tables with Original Black Glass Tops

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare ice cream parlor tables from the 1920s with the original black glass tops and mahogany criss cross table bases that have cast enameled feet. In excellent vintage co...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Serving Table

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Architectural Three-Leg Walnut Oval Table in the Scandinavian Modern Taste

$3,465

Architectural Three-Leg Walnut Oval Table in the Scandinavian Modern Taste

Located in Lomita, CA

This elegant three-legged oval table embodies the restrained sophistication associated with Scandinavian modern design. Crafted in walnut with beautifully tapered legs and subtle scu...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Serving Table

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Walnut

A Fine French 19th/20th Louis XV Style Two-Tier Tea-Dessert Table

$19,850Sale Price|30% Off

A Fine French 19th/20th Louis XV Style Two-Tier Tea-Dessert Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French Belle Époque (19th/20th century) two-tier satinwood and ormolu-mounted parquetry and marquetry tea or dessert table. The diamond-shaped parquetry upper and lower t...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Serving Table

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

New English-Made Georgian Style Carved Walnut Side Table, in Stock

$6,480Sale Price|40% Off

New English-Made Georgian Style Carved Walnut Side Table, in Stock

Located in North Salem, NY

This English bench-made early Georgian style Walnut Side Table is a remarkable piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and charm of the Georgian era. Crafted with meticulous at...

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18th Century English George I Antique Serving Table

Materials

Walnut

Ecclesiastical Oak Trestle Table with Decorative Engravings, Early 20th Century

$1,616Sale Price|20% Off

Ecclesiastical Oak Trestle Table with Decorative Engravings, Early 20th Century

Located in Faversham, GB

A striking ecclesiastical oak trestle table, with decorative engravings to the tabletop. Fabulous colour and patina to the top and trestle legs. Unrestored and in wonderful condition...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Serving Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Three Tier Marquetry Folding Table Louis Philippe Style

$1,823Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Three Tier Marquetry Folding Table Louis Philippe Style

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French single-tier folding three-tier table. Walnut table inlaid with precious wood marquetry. A very useful piece of furniture for a beautiful interior. Height: 70cm. E...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Serving Table

Materials

Wood

William IV Mahogany Stretcher Based Library Table with Black Leather Top

$5,800

William IV Mahogany Stretcher Based Library Table with Black Leather Top

Located in Dallas, TX

William IV mahogany stretcher based library table with black leather top / surface, top height is adjustable with crank on side, lions paw feet, '' Hodges Dublin " stenciled in both...

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19th Century Irish William IV Antique Serving Table

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Oak Barley Twist Canteen Table, Arts and Crafts Style, 1910

$878

Solid Oak Barley Twist Canteen Table, Arts and Crafts Style, 1910

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table This is a Very Good Quality Solid Oak Table, it was originally designed as a cutlery canteen, the fitted interior is no longer present ben...

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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Serving Table

Materials

Oak

"Vintage White Marble Table Top with Semi-Precious Inlay, 1950s Design"

$10,400

"Vintage White Marble Table Top with Semi-Precious Inlay, 1950s Design"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Rare Decorative White Marble Semi precious Stone Inlay Marble Table Top

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19th Century Indian Antique Serving Table

Materials

Stone, Marble

George II Design Scalloped Edged Tripod Tilt Top Table On A Birdcage Centre

$4,324

George II Design Scalloped Edged Tripod Tilt Top Table On A Birdcage Centre

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant George II Mahogany Design Scalloped Edged Tripod Tilt Top Table On A Birdcage Centre Types of furniture associated with social interactions—especially the serving and drin...

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Early 20th Century British George II Antique Serving Table

Materials

Brass

Mughal Empire Antique Brass Tray Table with Wooden Folding Stand

$720Sale Price|77% Off

Mughal Empire Antique Brass Tray Table with Wooden Folding Stand

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-480 Mughal Empire antique brass tray with later date carved wooden folding stand. Brass top is decorated with repousse foliate and floral motif. Tray is removable and can be hung...

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1890s Indian Antique Serving Table

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Cooling Table, Gray Marble Top, Two Zinc Buckets, 18th Century

$2,061

Mahogany Cooling Table, Gray Marble Top, Two Zinc Buckets, 18th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Refreshment Table In mahogany and mahogany veneer, Saint Anne gray marble top fitted with two zinc buckets, the belt opening with a drawer, resting on tapered legs joined by a crotch...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serving Table

Materials

Marble

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Antique Serving Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique serving table available at 1stDibs. An antique serving table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique serving table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique serving table, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique serving table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Thonet, Emile Gallé and Gorham are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Serving Table?

The average selling price for an antique serving table at 1stDibs is $4,121, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $125,300 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Serving Table

What is a serving table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A serving table is a side table used to present and serve food.
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?
1 Answer
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.
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 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.
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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