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Early 20th Century English Burr Walnut Sofa Table
Early 20th Century English Burr Walnut Sofa Table

Early 20th Century English Burr Walnut Sofa Table

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A very good Georgian style burr walnut sofa table. Of good construction in solid walnut with burr

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid and Brass Mounted Sofa Table, circa 1810
Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid and Brass Mounted Sofa Table, circa 1810

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid and Brass Mounted Sofa Table, circa 1810

Located in Salisbury, GB

A very fine Regency rosewood brass inlaid and brass mounted sofa table in superb original condition

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Sofa Table, Center Table, English, 19th Century
Sofa Table, Center Table, English, 19th Century

Sofa Table, Center Table, English, 19th Century

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Lovely Sofa table, side, center table from the Victorian period. The beautiful dark grey color

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, Early 19th Century
Fine English Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, Early 19th Century

Fine English Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, Early 19th Century

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine English Regency rosewood sofa table, with “D” form drop leaves. This exceptional example of

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1810s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood

Charles X Birdseye Maple Sofa Table of Gothic Design
Charles X Birdseye Maple Sofa Table of Gothic Design

Charles X Birdseye Maple Sofa Table of Gothic Design

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A splendid Charles X birds eye maple sofa table of stylish gothic design incorporating purple heart

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

An Irish Mahogany & Rosewood Sofa Table
An Irish Mahogany & Rosewood Sofa Table

An Irish Mahogany & Rosewood Sofa Table

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in New York, NY

/> A very similar sofa table with a Mack, Williams & Gibton label was sold, Christie's, New York

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19th Century Irish Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Unusual French Art Deco Sofa Table
Unusual French Art Deco Sofa Table

Unusual French Art Deco Sofa Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

This French Art Deco sofa table with a large diameter features an unusual design with a useful

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Side Tea or Sofa Table
Antique Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Side Tea or Sofa Table

Antique Regency Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Side Tea or Sofa Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Regency inlaid mahogany Pembroke side tea or sofa table. No loose joints. Full of age

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Walnut Sofa Table, Possibly New York, circa 1840
Gothic Walnut Sofa Table, Possibly New York, circa 1840

Gothic Walnut Sofa Table, Possibly New York, circa 1840

Located in Providence, RI

This is a relatively rare form, which we call a sofa table as it has side flaps on the short sides

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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Regency Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table Pembroke Side
Antique Georgian Regency Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table Pembroke Side

Antique Georgian Regency Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table Pembroke Side

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian Regency inlaid mahogany pembroke sofa table, dating from the first 50 years of the

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Late 18th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

A superb English ladies writing table or sofa table.
A superb English ladies writing table or sofa table.

A superb English ladies writing table or sofa table.

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Miami, FL

A superb English shaped ladies writing table or sofa table.The table is signed Edwards and Roberts

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19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

English Mid-19th Century Sofa Table Stamped by  London Maker Edwards and Roberts
English Mid-19th Century Sofa Table Stamped by  London Maker Edwards and Roberts

English Mid-19th Century Sofa Table Stamped by London Maker Edwards and Roberts

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Wells, ME

English mid 19th century rosewood sofa table with brass overlay accents to turnings and drawer

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Satin and Rosewood Sofa Table, in the Manner of Thomas Hope
Regency Satin and Rosewood Sofa Table, in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Regency Satin and Rosewood Sofa Table, in the Manner of Thomas Hope

By Thomas Hope

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A stylish Regency Satin and rosewood sofa table, in the manner of Thomas Hope, the well figured

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1820s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

A William IV Rosewood Sofa Table By Miles & Edwards
A William IV Rosewood Sofa Table By Miles & Edwards

A William IV Rosewood Sofa Table By Miles & Edwards

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A William IV rosewood sofa table by Miles & Edwards, the rectangular twin flap top fitted with a

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19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table, Superb Patina and Quality
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table, Superb Patina and Quality

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table, Superb Patina and Quality

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Suffolk, GB

An early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa table of superb patina (colour) and quality

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Classical Sofa Table
Classical Sofa Table

Classical Sofa Table

Unavailable|$5,500

Classical Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved rosewood. The rectangular top with molded edges above an apron with a pair of paneled drawers with pierced brass key plates on four flattened uprights, on a trestle-form base...

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19th Century Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table
Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table

Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian Regency mahogany pedestal Pembroke sofa table, dating from circa 1820. This is

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table
Antique Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table

Antique Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Pedestal Pembroke Sofa Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Georgian / Regency (circa 1820) mahogany pedestal Pembroke sofa table. This is a

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Lloyd Loom Sofa Table
Antique Lloyd Loom Sofa Table

Antique Lloyd Loom Sofa Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Antique Lloyd Loom table in fresh white paint. Table measures 39” wide, 18” deep and 30” inches

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1920s American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wicker

Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

Located in Millbrook, NY

Fine English Regency period brass inlaid Sofa or Writing Table. Circa 1825.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Table

New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table
New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table

New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

New York drop Leaf table with Lion Mounts

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19th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China
Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China

Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an entirely original smaller altar table from Shanxi, China. It is made from Yumu wood

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sofa Table

Gorgeous Altar/Sofa table from Shanxi, China
Gorgeous Altar/Sofa table from Shanxi, China

Gorgeous Altar/Sofa table from Shanxi, China

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an altar table from the Shanxi Province in north eastern China. It has everted edges and

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sofa Table

American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in New York, NY

The oblong top with two hinged drop leaves with rounded corners above two apron drawers, all above a tapering and torus-form standard boldly carved with spiralled foliage, the rectan...

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19th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Georgian Lion Paw Sofa Table
Georgian Lion Paw Sofa Table

Georgian Lion Paw Sofa Table

Located in Kensington, MD

The Square top with D-form drop leaves, above a pair of aligned frieze drawers, raised on a turned pedestal continuing to four splayed legs ending in brass paw castors. 12" drops ...

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19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Leaf Rural Coffee or Sofa Table
19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Leaf Rural Coffee or Sofa Table

19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Leaf Rural Coffee or Sofa Table

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique Dutch oak drop-leaf table with drawer and with a very used top that is resulting in a

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19th Century Dutch Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany
Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany

Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop-leaf table A quality piece of

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table
Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table

Chinese 18th Century Altar Table Sofa Table Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Qing dynasty 18th century scroll top altar console table with its original surface. The

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Elm

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker
Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop leaf table A quality piece of

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Walnut Wood Low Square Sofa Table
Antique Chinese Walnut Wood Low Square Sofa Table

Antique Chinese Walnut Wood Low Square Sofa Table

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This low recessed round leg walnut table from Shanxi province is reminiscent of

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design
Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop-leaf table A quality piece of

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century
English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk. The rectangular rosewood crossbanded top with drop leaves having central sliding board inlaid as drafts, chess and bac...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Regency Period Sofa or Dressing Table
Regency Period Sofa or Dressing Table

Regency Period Sofa or Dressing Table

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

Made from Cuban mahogany, this sofa table, which could also be used as a dressing table, has a well

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Table
French Table

French Table

Unavailable|$1,800

French Table

Located in Seattle, WA

We love this table and would be perfect anywhere but we like to see it as a great sofa table. The

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Early 1900s French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Three-Drawer Console Table
Three-Drawer Console Table

Three-Drawer Console Table

Unavailable|$6,200

Three-Drawer Console Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

French three-drawer serving table or console or sofa table with lovely patina, tapered legs and old

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19th Century Antique Sofa Table

19th Century Louise Phillip Flamed Birch Wood Central Foot Table Restored
19th Century Louise Phillip Flamed Birch Wood Central Foot Table Restored

19th Century Louise Phillip Flamed Birch Wood Central Foot Table Restored

Located in Osnabrück, DE

Just restored comes this sofa table from circa 1850-1870 in flamed birch wood, standing on one

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1840s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Birch

Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Sofa Console and Games Tables
Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Sofa Console and Games Tables

Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Sofa Console and Games Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

tables that serve also as games and sofa tables, in cherrywood, closed to create an 11 1/2" deep

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood, Ebony, Cherry, Satinwood

Chinese Server
Chinese Server

Chinese Server

Unavailable|$2,015

Chinese Server

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A long and narrow chinese console table or server, also good as a sofa table.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sofa Table

Antique French Giltwood Rectangular Centre Table or Sofa Side Table
Antique French Giltwood Rectangular Centre Table or Sofa Side Table

Antique French Giltwood Rectangular Centre Table or Sofa Side Table

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

freestanding as well. Ideal in a hall or main room. Perhaps a good sofa table.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Beech

Italian Carved Walnut Center Table
Italian Carved Walnut Center Table

Italian Carved Walnut Center Table

Located in Natchez, MS

Italian Walnut Sofa Table or Desk with one drawer in a gadrooned top upon carved trestle legs and a

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19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

French Cherry Trestle Table
French Cherry Trestle Table

French Cherry Trestle Table

Unavailable|$2,900

French Cherry Trestle Table

Located in Chamblee, GA

ornate stretcher. It would be perfect if used as a sofa table, dining table or library table.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cherry, Paint

Industrial Table with Drawer
Industrial Table with Drawer

Industrial Table with Drawer

By Beau Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

, console or sofa table that's also strong enough to dance on with your partner.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

English Trestle Console Table with Removable Shelves, Offered by La Porte
English Trestle Console Table with Removable Shelves, Offered by La Porte

English Trestle Console Table with Removable Shelves, Offered by La Porte

Located in Southampton, NY

Versatile rustic modern farmhouse style can be used as console, sofa table or simply shelving in

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Wicker Console Table
Art Deco Wicker Console Table

Art Deco Wicker Console Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Art Deco oblong sofa table in original duo-toned bronze colored finish with black & red painted

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Art Deco Wicker Table
Art Deco Wicker Table

Art Deco Wicker Table

Unavailable|$1,100

Art Deco Wicker Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Art Deco oblong sofa table in original duo-toned cream colored finish with blue & burgundy painted

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Reed

Early 20th Century French Wood Trestle Table
Early 20th Century French Wood Trestle Table

Early 20th Century French Wood Trestle Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

, rich kitchen island prep space or generous sofa table. Minor wear on surface.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Trestle Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Trestle Table

19th Century Italian Walnut Trestle Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

lovely as a small dining table, writing table, sofa table or simply placed under a large window or

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Wrought Iron Console with Oak Top
Spanish Wrought Iron Console with Oak Top

Spanish Wrought Iron Console with Oak Top

Located in Port Chester, NY

ebonized legs and curved iron supports. Good in the entryway or hall, or would be right as a sofa table.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

Trestle Table made from Old Wood
Trestle Table made from Old Wood

Trestle Table made from Old Wood

By Beau Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

, behind-the-sofa table or even on a covered porch. The patina is as unique and varied as it is pretty

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19th Century French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

George III Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table
George III Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table

George III Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine George III satinwood inlaid mahogany drop leaf pembroke or sofa table, with finely figured top

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Oak

Antique English Metal Grille Demilune Server/Table
Antique English Metal Grille Demilune Server/Table

Antique English Metal Grille Demilune Server/Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

side table. Also will make a nice sofa table. Glass not included.

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19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

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Antique Sofa Table For Sale on 1stDibs

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 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 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 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.