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Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

By André-Charles Boulle, Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris

Located in Forney, TX

used a bar cart, tea service table, drinks server, sofa console or jardiniere planter / tiered plant

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

the table lends itself to be used as a console table, sofa or hall table, writing desk, kitchen island

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

George Ist Folding Card Table, Red Walnut, Circular Design, Circa 1720
George Ist Folding Card Table, Red Walnut, Circular Design, Circa 1720

George Ist Folding Card Table, Red Walnut, Circular Design, Circa 1720

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

pieces or simply as an end of sofa, wine or occasional table as per our images showing typical uses

Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Versatile Antique Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table
Versatile Antique Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table

Versatile Antique Walnut Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Versatile antique walnut drop leaf dining table, when open the oval shape measures 52.25 x 41.5

Category

19th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Rustic 18th/19th Century Country Continental Oak Side Table
Rustic 18th/19th Century Country Continental Oak Side Table

Rustic 18th/19th Century Country Continental Oak Side Table

Located in Forney, TX

table, sofa end table, hall console, bedside nightstand, cocktail drinks table, parlor lamp table, plant

Category

Late 18th Century European Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Cast Iron Pub Table Circa. 1900
Cast Iron Pub Table Circa. 1900

Cast Iron Pub Table Circa. 1900

Located in Fulton, CA

original painted wood top. Rustic, industrial finish. Could be enjoyed as a console, sofa, work table or as

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Tramp Art Demi-Lune Console Table with Geometric Marquetry, circa 1900
Tramp Art Demi-Lune Console Table with Geometric Marquetry, circa 1900

Tramp Art Demi-Lune Console Table with Geometric Marquetry, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

allows for easy placement behind a sofa or as a side table with a curated vignette. With its precise

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining or Desk Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher
Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining or Desk Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining or Desk Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

beautiful inverted curve movement that adds lightness to the ensemble. Whether used as a dining table, sofa

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table
English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table

English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

bar table, behind a sofa, or in a bedroom paired with a mirror.

Category

19th Century English William and Mary Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table
18th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table

18th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

legs with Walnut stretcher. Perfect size to use as a writing table, sofa or center table.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer

Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer

Located in Miami, FL

think this would be beautiful as a console table, sofa hall or center table, breakfast or dining table

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

By Seng

Located in Forney, TX

horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Antique Spanish Oak Coffee Table with Two Carved Drawers, Circa 1800
Antique Spanish Oak Coffee Table with Two Carved Drawers, Circa 1800

Antique Spanish Oak Coffee Table with Two Carved Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

suited to pair with a set of armchairs or a sofa, this Spanish oak table brings the charm of traditional

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

not needed, making this usable as a dining, sofa or hall table. When a dining table is needed, the

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table

18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

serving table for the drinks and the amuse bouche. By your sofa this table will make a great companion

Category

18th Century French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Metal

Rustic Antique Country French Style Cherrywood Tray-Top Coffee Table
Rustic Antique Country French Style Cherrywood Tray-Top Coffee Table

Rustic Antique Country French Style Cherrywood Tray-Top Coffee Table

Located in Forney, TX

coffee table, cocktail drinks table, sofa end table, low server, lamp stand, and more! Provenance

Category

19th Century European Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cherry

Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand
Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand

Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

can be used as a plant stand for ceramics of sculpture, as a side table beside a sofa or chair, as a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Georgian Tripod or Wine Table Tilt Top Vase Stem solid hardwood, circa 1760
Georgian Tripod or Wine Table Tilt Top Vase Stem solid hardwood, circa 1760

Georgian Tripod or Wine Table Tilt Top Vase Stem solid hardwood, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

, or as a wine or end of sofa occasional table.

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Small Pembroke Table from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany
Small Pembroke Table from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany

Small Pembroke Table from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany

Located in Brussels, Brussels

wall or behind a sofa or as a pedestal table or as a small dining table The table is in perfect

Category

19th Century European Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Georgian Solid Walnut Wine or Tripod Table One Piece Tilt Top, circa 1760
Mid Georgian Solid Walnut Wine or Tripod Table One Piece Tilt Top, circa 1760

Mid Georgian Solid Walnut Wine or Tripod Table One Piece Tilt Top, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

very useful and makes ideal side tables, for a lamp or display piece, as a wine or end of sofa

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Late 18th Century English George III Oval Double Banded Mahogany Cellarette
Late 18th Century English George III Oval Double Banded Mahogany Cellarette

Late 18th Century English George III Oval Double Banded Mahogany Cellarette

Located in Chicago, IL

smart, sculptural drum table beside a sofa or lounge chair, a distinctive nightstand in a bedroom, or an

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand
Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand

Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand

Located in Forney, TX

variety of different uses, including as a chair side table, bedside nightstand, sofa end table, dry bar

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Linen Pedestal Trunk
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Linen Pedestal Trunk

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Linen Pedestal Trunk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

sofas, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s. All

Category

Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Bamboo

Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century
Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century

Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

or table behind a sofa. Very heavy and solid. In good antique condition with some old repairs and

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Altar Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Altar Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

patina. It can be used as a sofa back table for lamps display and other decorations, or, can be used as a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Elm

Pair Of Burl Walnut Bedside Tables - 19th Century
Pair Of Burl Walnut Bedside Tables - 19th Century

Pair Of Burl Walnut Bedside Tables - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

can be used as bedside tables, sofa end tables or small chest of drawers Superb quality. Our first in

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1930s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1930s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1930s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

variety of uses. It functions beautifully as a side table beside a sofa or chair, and it also serves well

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

wood surface is revealed, creating a unique atmosphere. Use it as a sofa side table or flower stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Anglo-Indian Hardwood Card Table, Queen Ann Style, India, 1890
Anglo-Indian Hardwood Card Table, Queen Ann Style, India, 1890

Anglo-Indian Hardwood Card Table, Queen Ann Style, India, 1890

Located in Savannah, GA

replaced felt behind a sofa. Nice for a side table, entry hall piece or behind a sofa. See measurements

Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table

Located in Forney, TX

cabinet or bedroom commode, chair side table, sofa end table, lamp stand, petite hall console, and more

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Very rare Vienna secession seating group
Very rare Vienna secession seating group

Very rare Vienna secession seating group

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Very rare Vienna secession seating group in very nice original condition. Dimensions: Sofa

Category

Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

pair works beautifully as bedside tables, flanking a sofa, or anchoring a larger room with balanced

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood & Brass Bound Travelling Trunk
Large 19th Century Camphor Wood & Brass Bound Travelling Trunk

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood & Brass Bound Travelling Trunk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

table beside a sofa or armchair, or as a storage chest at the foot of a bed. Its scale, clean lines and

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Cabinets, Circa 1800
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Cabinets, Circa 1800

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Cabinets, Circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

bedside tables, flanking a sofa, or used as accent cabinets in a layered interior. Timeless, architectural

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Pine

Attic Red-Figure Pottery Column Krater, Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy
Attic Red-Figure Pottery Column Krater, Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy

Attic Red-Figure Pottery Column Krater, Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy

Located in London, GB

wearing himatia draped over one shoulder and reclining on couches with tables before them. Standing

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Pottery

Mahogany Curiosity Cabinet - 18th Century
Mahogany Curiosity Cabinet - 18th Century

Mahogany Curiosity Cabinet - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

little piece of furniture that can be used as a side table, bedside table or sofa end in solid mahogany

Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Manufacture de Sèvres, Pair of Tall (60cm) Blue and Gold Vases, France 1900s
Manufacture de Sèvres, Pair of Tall (60cm) Blue and Gold Vases, France 1900s

Manufacture de Sèvres, Pair of Tall (60cm) Blue and Gold Vases, France 1900s

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in PARIS, FR

, perfectly suited for flanking an entryway, framing a doorway, couch, accent table or anchoring a refined

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Quality French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Bedside Cabinets
Antique Pair of Quality French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Bedside Cabinets

Antique Pair of Quality French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Bedside Cabinets

Located in Suffolk, GB

side of a sofa as lamp tables, or used individually in hallways, dressing rooms, or drawing rooms

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top
18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top

18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

chest would work well as an end table alongside a sofa or bed, or perhaps as a sweet place to store

Category

18th Century French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

C900s pair of Swedish bedside cabinets in simulated painted wood
C900s pair of Swedish bedside cabinets in simulated painted wood

C900s pair of Swedish bedside cabinets in simulated painted wood

Located in London, GB

size that would also work for use as lamp tables beside a sofa. Some wear and tear commensurate with

Category

1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Birch

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

Located in Houston, TX

, toys or firewood. Would look great behind a sofa or as a coffee table!

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English George III Mahagany Drop-Front Chest
19th Century English George III Mahagany Drop-Front Chest

19th Century English George III Mahagany Drop-Front Chest

Located in Doylestown, PA

versatile as it may be useful in any room. Great as a single nightstand, side table/chest by a sofa or small

Category

Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Persian Qush Gai Oriental Rug - RR743 FOR THE GERMAN MARKET 20% SA;E
Antique Persian Qush Gai Oriental Rug - RR743 FOR THE GERMAN MARKET 20% SA;E

Antique Persian Qush Gai Oriental Rug - RR743 FOR THE GERMAN MARKET 20% SA;E

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

a sofa, on a table, or on a wall! We also will list a few other Shiraz persian rugs on dibs with

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

entrance or living room, but also as a sofa or bedside table. It is a presence that adds rhythm to the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

antique furniture. Recommended as a table, sofa side table, or storage for small items. Weight:8kg

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique sofa table available at 1stDibs. An antique sofa table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique sofa table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique sofa table, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sofa table over the years, but those crafted by Emile Gallé, Gillows of Lancaster & London and A.J. Iversen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sofa Table?

Prices for an antique sofa table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $161,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,027.

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 Sofa Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa table is a long and narrow table that’s designed to sit behind a couch. They are also called console tables and hall tables because their thin nature makes them great accent pieces in these places as well. Shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a sofa set table is called depends on its size and design. A sofa set most often includes a low table designed to be placed in front of the sofa. These tables are usually called coffee tables. However, a set may also contain smaller, taller tables for positioning on either end of the couch. This type of table is an end table or side table. In addition, a sofa set may provide a sofa table or console table, which is a taller, longer table that is often placed behind a sofa. Shop a selection of sofa sets and accent tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Compared to a sofa, a coffee table should be about two-thirds of the length of a sofa. For example, if a sofa is 95 inches long, the coffee table should be roughly 62 inches wide to create a balanced look. In terms of height, a sofa should be around 2 inches taller than the coffee table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of coffee tables.
  • 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.