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18th Century Italian Large Baroque Style Walnut Library Table
18th Century Italian Large Baroque Style Walnut Library Table

18th Century Italian Large Baroque Style Walnut Library Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Baroque style walnut library table with 2 sliding drawers, carved lyre shaped legs and stretcher.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Slide Table

Antique Writing Desk, English, Mahogany, Side, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Antique Writing Desk, English, Mahogany, Side, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

Antique Writing Desk, English, Mahogany, Side, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

With its skiver, ink wells and letter slides, this table is ideal for the occasional missive or correspondence.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Inlaid Design
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Inlaid Design

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Inlaid Design

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Century Regency period mahogany Writing Table of attractive small proportions, ebony line inlaid throughout, having green tooled leather top with lift-up writing slide.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bois Satine Writing Table
French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bois Satine Writing Table

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bois Satine Writing Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A shaped slide is housed in the table’s apron that can be pulled out and used to write.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Half Moon Console / Game Table 19th Century in Mahogany Regency Period
Half Moon Console / Game Table 19th Century in Mahogany Regency Period

Half Moon Console / Game Table 19th Century in Mahogany Regency Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The tabletop opens forming a game table with a cognac leather The two back feets slide to allow the two table tops to be supported the table measures closed 45cm X 90cm and open ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table Accent Console, circa 1815-1825
19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table Accent Console, circa 1815-1825

19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table Accent Console, circa 1815-1825

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The grooved sides of the writing surface then easily slide back into the table to be enjoyed as a desk.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, c. 1810
Regency Period Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, c. 1810

Regency Period Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, c. 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

The frieze containing one sliding drawer, and the table surface of figured mahogany with a shaped edge.

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19th Century English Antique Slide Table

Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining Table with Six Leather Chairs, France, circa 1920s
Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining Table with Six Leather Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining Table with Six Leather Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The front legs are gorgeous with the exaggerated swell of reeding that graduates with the taper of the leg to terminate in a tiny ball foot. The table is beautifully formed of walnut...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Slide Table

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Drinks Cabinet Table, Sliding Shelves, Lock & Key Decanters
19th Century Walnut Drinks Cabinet Table, Sliding Shelves, Lock & Key Decanters

19th Century Walnut Drinks Cabinet Table, Sliding Shelves, Lock & Key Decanters

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The table has two sliding serving shelves, under each has storage for 12 glasses in total, the domed decanter section has the original lock and key and is fully functional.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Slide Table

Materials

Crystal

20th Century French Nightstand in Mahogany with Marble Top
20th Century French Nightstand in Mahogany with Marble Top

20th Century French Nightstand in Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Furniture in carved mahogany of beautiful line. Bedside table with sliding door of discreet service. Top in original marble decorated with golden brass ring.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Gueridon
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Gueridon

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Gueridon

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The apron also contains two brown leather-topped slides. This table will work well in a living room or as a side / occasional table.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elegant Biedermeier Gueridon
Elegant Biedermeier Gueridon

Elegant Biedermeier Gueridon

Located in Westport, CT

early Biedermeier blonde cherry wood circular side table with sliding top opens to reveal an original pin cushion and useful storage, finishing on four sinuous legs

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19th Century German Antique Slide Table

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Louis XV Living Room Table
Louis XV Living Room Table

Louis XV Living Room Table

Located in ROUEN, FR

"Louis XV Living Room Table" LOUIS XV LIVING ROOM TABLE with laterally sliding top in both directions inlaid with lozenges with ingot mould.

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18th Century Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table
Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table

Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table

Located in London, GB

The central panel of the circular table top slides back and then pivots down to form the seat back.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Slide Table

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes

Located in Benington, Herts

A very rare and fine quality mahogany Georgian partners writing table / desk with pull out adjustable reading / writing slide.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Chiffonniere in Walnut with Marble Top, circa 1820
French Chiffonniere in Walnut with Marble Top, circa 1820

French Chiffonniere in Walnut with Marble Top, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

French in origin, dating from the 19th century. The table with two sliding drawers fixed with keyhole escutcheons in gilt-bronze above an arched apron, mounted on lyre-decorated p...

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19th Century French Antique Slide Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair
Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair

Located in Highwood, IL

Because the arms are lower than a typical antique French armchair, this French armchair generally does slide in under your table top, unlike so many others.

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1830s French Louis XIII Antique Slide Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Period Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century George III Period Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century George III Period Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The top drawer has a sliding writing table top. The chest of drawers rests on shaped bracket feet and is in superb original condition with a wonderful colour and patina.

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Normandy Carved Oak Child Feeding Chair with Rush Seat
19th Century French Normandy Carved Oak Child Feeding Chair with Rush Seat

19th Century French Normandy Carved Oak Child Feeding Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

The curved back with turned sides and round finials has three ladders, and the seat is dressed with hand knotted rush. The feeding tray table slides from left to right with lock mech...

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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Slide Table

Materials

Rush, Oak

Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set
Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set

Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set

Located in Peekskill, NY

The bracket swings side to side, moves up and down with a clever locking mechanism and also slides forward and back. The table is one of the nicer examples with fancy burl veneers an...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk

Located in Paris, FR

Inside these doors are six drawers that are decorated with painted gold foliage. In the center, a table slides out to form a shelf for writing. The lower half features the same gilde...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Forney, TX

A large eight door bookcase storage cabinet with original glass panels, adjustable shelves, and cocktail drinks bar slide. A centre card table with rectangular shaped canted corner ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass

Early German 18th Century Refectory Table With Sliding Table-top
Early German 18th Century Refectory Table With Sliding Table-top

Early German 18th Century Refectory Table With Sliding Table-top

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German baroque refectory kitchen table, circa 1740. Top of table slides back and forth, please see attached pictures.

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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pale Rustic Cherry Wide Farmhouse Table
19th Century Pale Rustic Cherry Wide Farmhouse Table

19th Century Pale Rustic Cherry Wide Farmhouse Table

Located in Billingshurst, GB

19th century pale rustic cherry wide farmhouse dining table. 19th century pale wide cherry dining table with bread slide.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Slide Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Stunning Big Napoleon III Desk Writing Table, France
Stunning Big Napoleon III Desk Writing Table, France

Stunning Big Napoleon III Desk Writing Table, France

Located in Paris, FR

With four drawers The two side facades hide a sliding table for extension making it yet much bigger.

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Slide Top Austrian Empire 19th Century Mahogany with Columns Dressing Table
Slide Top Austrian Empire 19th Century Mahogany with Columns Dressing Table

Slide Top Austrian Empire 19th Century Mahogany with Columns Dressing Table

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Great Austrian Empire dressing table. Mahogany with brass adornments. Four columns connections to a shaped base. Slip lid top revealing inside compartments. Unusual dressing table, 1...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique Farm Table with Sliding Doors and Single Board Top
Antique Farm Table with Sliding Doors and Single Board Top

Antique Farm Table with Sliding Doors and Single Board Top

Located in Somis, CA

This is the last piece of our "Antique Sliding Front Solid Table Collection". Our other tables of this style went to interiors such as Spanish Colonial, contemporary, tropical, Asian...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Antique French Farmhouse Table with Bred Slide and Drawer
Antique French Farmhouse Table with Bred Slide and Drawer

Antique French Farmhouse Table with Bred Slide and Drawer

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Large French fruit wood farm house table. 19th century country French farm house table assembled in the traditional method of pegged mortise and tenon joints.

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Slide Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Tall Side Table with Sliding Candle Shelf
Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Tall Side Table with Sliding Candle Shelf

Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Tall Side Table with Sliding Candle Shelf

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Thomas Chippendale style side table with sliding candle shelf A good looking and very decorative side table, circa 1900, in mahogany...

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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Slide Table

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of English 1870s Mahogany Demilune Tables with Reeded Sliding Doors
Pair of English 1870s Mahogany Demilune Tables with Reeded Sliding Doors

Pair of English 1870s Mahogany Demilune Tables with Reeded Sliding Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English mahogany demilune tables from the late 19th century, with reeded sliding doors and carved apron.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Neoclassical Demi-lune Console Table with Tambour Sliding Doors
English Mahogany Neoclassical Demi-lune Console Table with Tambour Sliding Doors

English Mahogany Neoclassical Demi-lune Console Table with Tambour Sliding Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century English mahogany demi lune console table presenting a dentil cornice on its frieze over two reeded tambour sliding doors with tiny round brass knobs.

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Country French Desk, Farm Table with Sliding Drawers
19th Century Country French Desk, Farm Table with Sliding Drawers

19th Century Country French Desk, Farm Table with Sliding Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century country French desk ~ farm table with sliding drawers is a superlatively preserved example of rural artisanry designed for generations of daily use, yet with an unusual ...

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Slide Table

Materials

Elm

French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s
French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s

French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

A French oak bedside table with reeded sliding-door cabinets from the late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Oak

French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s
French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s

French Oak Pair of Nightstands with Sliding-Door Cabinet, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

A French oak bedside table with reeded sliding-door cabinets from the late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Demilune Cabinet with Reeded Sliding Doors, circa 1870
English Mahogany Demilune Cabinet with Reeded Sliding Doors, circa 1870

English Mahogany Demilune Cabinet with Reeded Sliding Doors, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany demilune cabinet from the mid-19th century, with reeded sliding doors and marble top. Born in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, this handsome ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble

French Charles X Style Marquetry Desk with Sliding Surfaces in Both Side
French Charles X Style Marquetry Desk with Sliding Surfaces in Both Side

French Charles X Style Marquetry Desk with Sliding Surfaces in Both Side

Located in Miami, FL

Extendable table Measurements of each sliding leaf: 14.17in Total wide with leafs opens: 65.54in Space between drawer / floor: 23.62in.

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Early 20th Century French Charles X Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Side Table
Biedermeier Side Table

Biedermeier Side Table

Located in Vienna, AT

Stil unrestored mahagoni wood with drawer and sliding shelf. Table can be also restored by an expert on request

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Mable Top Side Table
Mable Top Side Table

Mable Top Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Marble to side table with tree small drawers in great shape, with a slide out table holder on both sides.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble

French Marquetry Cylinder Table
French Marquetry Cylinder Table

French Marquetry Cylinder Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

French transitional Louis XV / XVI marquetry and parquetry inlaid cylinder form three-legged side table with sliding door and a fitted three drawer interior, with cabriole legs, a sh...

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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Adjustable Victorian Reading Table / Side Table / Lectern by John Carter
Antique Adjustable Victorian Reading Table / Side Table / Lectern by John Carter

Antique Adjustable Victorian Reading Table / Side Table / Lectern by John Carter

By John Carter (Furniture)

Located in Lisse, NL

You can also slide the table top all the way to one side (as they would do when used by the bedside), but you can also place it in the middle (as shown in image four and five).

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass, Iron

Directoire Marble-Top Occasional Table
Directoire Marble-Top Occasional Table

Directoire Marble-Top Occasional Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Directoire walnut and mahogany occasional table with a sliding tambour door, brass moldings and a marble top, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century European Directoire Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Primitive Rustic Table
19th Century Primitive Rustic Table

19th Century Primitive Rustic Table

Located in New York, NY

Having two compartments with sliding Panels. This type of table would have been used as the main table for preparing food and drink for everyday use and gatherings.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Slide Table

Materials

Elm

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 EARLY VICTORIAN EXTENDING HUNT TABLE WiTH BRASS GALLERY SHELF
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 EARLY VICTORIAN EXTENDING HUNT TABLE WiTH BRASS GALLERY SHELF

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 EARLY VICTORIAN EXTENDING HUNT TABLE WiTH BRASS GALLERY SHELF

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The horseshoe shaped table would be positioned in front of a fireplace, and with a lit fire, the larger examples of these tables could fit 10 comfortably to share two decanters of sp...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Side Table End Table Nightstand
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Side Table End Table Nightstand

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Side Table End Table Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 18th century French Louis XVI period walnut nightstand or side table features a sliding door referred to as a curtain or Rideau in French.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Rare Early 1800s Multi Adjustable Mahogany Georgian Reading Table or Side Table
Rare Early 1800s Multi Adjustable Mahogany Georgian Reading Table or Side Table

Rare Early 1800s Multi Adjustable Mahogany Georgian Reading Table or Side Table

Located in Lisse, NL

The cast iron wheels make it possible to slide the base of this table under a bed. The top with the folding reading stands adjusted to the correct height would then be slid to the si...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Slide Table

Materials

Brass

Pale Oak Cabriole Leg Farmhouse Table
Pale Oak Cabriole Leg Farmhouse Table

Pale Oak Cabriole Leg Farmhouse Table

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Pale Oak Cabriole leg Farmhouse table with one side drawer and bread slide. This table has beautiful cabriole legs.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Slide Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Pedestal Table
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Pedestal Table

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Pedestal Table

Located in Toronto, CA

All in black lacquer with extremely fine gold chinoiserie designs throughout, depicting figures standing within a palace compound, surrounded by distant hills, trees and flowers. The...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Directoire Style Console Table
19th Century French Directoire Style Console Table

19th Century French Directoire Style Console Table

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous 19th century French Directoire style extendable console table. This French neoclassical style table opens and slides to a length of this versatile table can also be used as ...

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19th Century French Directoire Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Guéridon Table with Marble Top
Louis XVI Guéridon Table with Marble Top

Louis XVI Guéridon Table with Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The circular tray is made from cool, polished grey-veined marble, and is edged with a gorgeous pierced bronze openwork gallery – a beautiful and practical addition, which prevents gl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Marble, Bronze

North European 19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Occasional Table
North European 19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Occasional Table

North European 19th Century Two Tier Mahogany Occasional Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A North European 19th century mahogany occasional two tier table with sliding top. With lion claw feet.

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Late 19th Century Antique Slide Table

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Country Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence
French 19th Century Country Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence

French 19th Century Country Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely tapered square carved legs means that chairs slide easily under the table. Perfect height for modern living and is extremely comfortable to sit at.

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Slide Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Inlaid Wood French Antique Game Table, 1880
19th Century Inlaid Wood French Antique Game Table, 1880

19th Century Inlaid Wood French Antique Game Table, 1880

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Openable living room table with particular sliding top (see photo). Once opened it is covered in green fabric with various signs of wear, to be replaced (see photo).

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Late 19th Century French Antique Slide Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French 2 Drawer  Walnut Occasional Tables
Pair of 18th Century French 2 Drawer  Walnut Occasional Tables

Pair of 18th Century French 2 Drawer Walnut Occasional Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Late 18th c. French Occasional Tables with 2 Drawers and Slide. The Tables are Walnut with Satinwood Inlay.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Slide Table

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Satinwood

Nesting Tables
Nesting Tables

Nesting Tables

Sold|$2,950

Nesting Tables

Located in New York, NY

The two lower tables slide into grooves in the apron and "hang" together.

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1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Slide Table

Materials

Birch

French Louis XVI 18th Century Marquetry Gilt Bronze Round Side Table or Gueridon
French Louis XVI 18th Century Marquetry Gilt Bronze Round Side Table or Gueridon

French Louis XVI 18th Century Marquetry Gilt Bronze Round Side Table or Gueridon

Located in Berlin, DE

French Louis XVI 18th Century Marquetry Gilt Bronze Round Side Table or Gueridon An 18th century gueridon table, the quarter veneered circular top framed by a gilt bronze 'mille rai...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Slide Table

Materials

Bronze

Rare & Adjustable Oak Bed Serving or Reading Table / Stand from the Early 1900s
Rare & Adjustable Oak Bed Serving or Reading Table / Stand from the Early 1900s

Rare & Adjustable Oak Bed Serving or Reading Table / Stand from the Early 1900s

Located in Lisse, NL

The long and low leg on one side would make it possible to slide this table under either side of the bed. With the table top being adjustable both in height and in angle, one could t...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Slide Table

Materials

Metal

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Antique Slide Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique slide table for your home. Each antique slide table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique slide table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique slide table bearing Baroque, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Slide Table?

An antique slide table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,632, while the lowest priced sells for $251 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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 Slide Table
  • 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.
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.