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Antique Table Ottoman

Levantine/Ottoman antique side table with brass inlays, circa 1880
Levantine/Ottoman antique side table with brass inlays, circa 1880

Levantine/Ottoman antique side table with brass inlays, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Levantine/Ottoman antique side table with brass inlays, circa 1880 Octagonal side table in silver

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Turkish Table with Tughra Monogram
Ottoman Turkish Table with Tughra Monogram

Ottoman Turkish Table with Tughra Monogram

$12,500

H 30 in W 43 in D 43 in

Ottoman Turkish Table with Tughra Monogram

Located in Dallas, TX

The table is all hand-painted in a traditional Turkish style with antique woven fabric attached to

Category

Antique 1860s European Center Tables

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Antique Octagon Shaped Side Table in Oak & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Ottoman Empire
Antique Octagon Shaped Side Table in Oak & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Ottoman Empire

Antique Octagon Shaped Side Table in Oak & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Ottoman Empire

Located in Odense, DK

This antique octagon-shaped side table, crafted in oak, features exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century
Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century

Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date. The

Category

Antique 1820s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century
Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large finely carved mahogany Anglo-Indian ottoman / stool / coffee table, dating from the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

20th Century Set (5) of Horn and Hide Armchairs, Ottomans and Side Table
20th Century Set (5) of Horn and Hide Armchairs, Ottomans and Side Table

20th Century Set (5) of Horn and Hide Armchairs, Ottomans and Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Remarkable set (5) of horn and hairhide armchairs, ottomans and round side table. Bring a touch of

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Hide

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Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century
Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century

Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century walnut ottoman, the upholstered lifting lid over a decorative three paneled

Category

Antique 1880s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table Ottoman with Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Walnut Coffee Table Ottoman with Antique Aubusson Tapestry

Walnut Coffee Table Ottoman with Antique Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

This large coffee table/ottoman features a rustic base made with old walnut planks. The top is

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Fine Antique Moorish Ottoman Inlaid Syrian Levantine Table Tabouret Islamic 1880
Fine Antique Moorish Ottoman Inlaid Syrian Levantine Table Tabouret Islamic 1880

Fine Antique Moorish Ottoman Inlaid Syrian Levantine Table Tabouret Islamic 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A Fine Antique Ottoman inlaid walnut table/tabouret, circa 1880. The table is in remarkable

Category

Antique 1880s Syrian Moorish Center Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century
Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century

Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very handsome antique French walnut window seat / ottoman, Circa 1890 in date. It is

Category

Antique 1890s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century
Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century

Antique French Stool Ottoman Coffee Table Window Seat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very handsome antique French walnut window seat / ottoman, Circa 1890 in date. It is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Custom Made Antique Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Antique Brass Finish Frame
Custom Made Antique Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Antique Brass Finish Frame

Custom Made Antique Turkish Wool Rug Ottoman with Antique Brass Finish Frame

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

coffee table ottoman. Colors: Neutral, creams, faded red which appears as a nude blush, taupe, brown.  

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Ottoman with Metal Base
Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Ottoman with Metal Base

Custom Made Antique Turkish Rug Ottoman with Metal Base

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

use an HR foam, with wrap. Top has a med – firm foam. Can be used as a coffee table ottoman. Colors

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Leather Gym Mat Large Ottoman Coffee Table, Denmark circa 1960
Vintage Leather Gym Mat Large Ottoman Coffee Table, Denmark circa 1960

Vintage Leather Gym Mat Large Ottoman Coffee Table, Denmark circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

base, creating an oversized ottoman or coffee table for today's modern home. The leather reveals

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Indian Coffee Table Base  with Cushion
Antique Indian Coffee Table Base  with Cushion

Antique Indian Coffee Table Base with Cushion

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique wood coffee table base or ottoman, newly painted with tuffted cotton cushion for added

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Stool Ottoman Coffee Table, 19th Century
Antique Stool Ottoman Coffee Table, 19th Century

Antique Stool Ottoman Coffee Table, 19th Century

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H 18.51 in W 58.27 in D 25.2 in

Antique Stool Ottoman Coffee Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large antique 19th century Mid-Victorian mahogany stool / ottoman with stuff over seat

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Boho Chic style 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Moorish Octagonal Table
Boho Chic style 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Moorish Octagonal Table

Boho Chic style 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Moorish Octagonal Table

Located in London, GB

Antique Ottoman side table made around the end of the 19th century from Northern Africa. An

Category

Antique 1890s North African Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Carved Oak Bench Stool Low Table Ottoman Jacobean Style
Vintage English Carved Oak Bench Stool Low Table Ottoman Jacobean Style

Vintage English Carved Oak Bench Stool Low Table Ottoman Jacobean Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Vintage English Carved Oak Bench Stool Low Table Ottoman Jacobean Style. Direct from England, this

Category

Vintage 1950s English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat, 19th C
Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat, 19th C

Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a very handsome leather window seat / ottoman, Circa 1890 in date. It features a

Category

Antique 1890s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Large Tinned Copper Ottoman Turkish Tray
Antique Large Tinned Copper Ottoman Turkish Tray

Antique Large Tinned Copper Ottoman Turkish Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique large Tinned copper ottoman Turkish tray. A large-scale late 19th, early 20th century

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Islamic Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Ottoman / Moorish Wooden Table with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Phrase / Word
Antique Ottoman / Moorish Wooden Table with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Phrase / Word

Antique Ottoman / Moorish Wooden Table with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Phrase / Word

Located in Lisse, NL

the century, antique and multipurpose table is in excellent condition and absolutely ready for you to

Category

Early 20th Century European Moorish End Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered High Bench Ottoman with Antique Linen
Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered High Bench Ottoman with Antique Linen

Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered High Bench Ottoman with Antique Linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Louis XVI style upholstered high bench ottoman with antique linen Beautiful frame painted

Category

20th Century European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Linen, Wood

Victorian Buttoned Leather Ox Blood Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century
Victorian Buttoned Leather Ox Blood Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Victorian Buttoned Leather Ox Blood Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very handsome antique Victorian mahogany buttoned leather stool, circa 1870 in date

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Peruvian Embossed Leather Wood Round Coffee Table Ottoman Greek Key Azte
Vintage Peruvian Embossed Leather Wood Round Coffee Table Ottoman Greek Key Azte

Vintage Peruvian Embossed Leather Wood Round Coffee Table Ottoman Greek Key Azte

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, ~Included in our latest container from the antique fairs near London, England

Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Boho Chic Style 19th Century Carved Wood and Bone Octagonal Moorish Table
Boho Chic Style 19th Century Carved Wood and Bone Octagonal Moorish Table

Boho Chic Style 19th Century Carved Wood and Bone Octagonal Moorish Table

Located in London, GB

Antique Ottoman side table made around the end of the 19th century from Northern Africa. An

Category

Antique 1880s North African Bohemian Tray Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA

ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Steamer trunk coffee or cocktail table in brown leather over an oak frame with internal ottoman storage

Category

20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique Ottoman Table
Antique Ottoman Table

Antique Ottoman Table

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H 20 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique Ottoman Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful and small hexagonal table. Inlaid with MOP, and mixed hardwoods. Great accent piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tables

Materials

Wood

Circular Leather Stool or Coffee Table on Brass Stand
Circular Leather Stool or Coffee Table on Brass Stand

Circular Leather Stool or Coffee Table on Brass Stand

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

brass legged stand. This coffee table and stool, makes a wonderful conversation piece. It would look

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman
Antique Ottoman

Antique Ottoman

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H 20.5 in W 49 in D 37 in

Antique Ottoman

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Antique Ottoman, Victorian Legs. Casters

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tables

Antique Upholstered Ottoman
Antique Upholstered Ottoman

Antique Upholstered Ottoman

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H 22 in W 34 in D 34 in

Antique Upholstered Ottoman

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English Lions Paw Upholstered Ottoman.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Edwardian Leather Ottoman
Large Edwardian Leather Ottoman

Large Edwardian Leather Ottoman

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H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 24.81 in

Large Edwardian Leather Ottoman

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Large Edwardian leather ottoman Here we have this large ottoman in fine buttoned leather. We have

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Percival Lafer Mahogany Lounge Chairs & Ottomans & Table Model MP-041 circa 1960
Percival Lafer Mahogany Lounge Chairs & Ottomans & Table Model MP-041 circa 1960

Percival Lafer Mahogany Lounge Chairs & Ottomans & Table Model MP-041 circa 1960

By Percival Lafer

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Percival Lafer mahogany lounge chairs & ottomans & table model MP-041, circa 1960 Splendid

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Ottoman Footstool or Coffee Table
Antique Georgian Style Ottoman Footstool or Coffee Table

Antique Georgian Style Ottoman Footstool or Coffee Table

Located in Richmond, London

English 18th century style stool or ottoman, of massive proportions, on carved cabriole legs with

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Moroccan Carved Wood Primitive Vintage Coffee Table
Moroccan Carved Wood Primitive Vintage Coffee Table

Moroccan Carved Wood Primitive Vintage Coffee Table

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Moroccan carved wood Primitive vintage coffee table or

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Antique Table Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique table ottoman for your home. Each antique table ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. There are many kinds of the antique table ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique table ottoman made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Table Ottoman?

The average selling price for an antique table ottoman at 1stDibs is $2,396, while they’re typically $1,023 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Table Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.