What is the purpose of a tilt top table?

A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Tilt Table

French Marble Top Bakers Or Pastry Table

Ball And Claw Dining Table

Chippendale Mahagony Dining Table

English Mahogany Tilt Top

English Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table

George III Mahogany Dining Tables

19th Century Rosewood Dining Tables

Birdcage Table

19th Century Dutch Carriage Table

$1,495

19th Century Dutch Carriage Table

Located in High Point, NC

The base is comprised of three legs, the single which swings in flat and the tabletop tilts to completely flatten the table for transport.

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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$9,400

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table, crafted in Vienna, Austria, circa 1830.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian occasional table, crafted in mahogany, England 1900s

$968

Antique Edwardian occasional table, crafted in mahogany, England 1900s

Located in Beograd, RS

The practical tilt-top mechanism allows the table to be folded vertically when not in use, a feature that made such tables particularly popular in English drawing rooms and libraries.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

$1,242

Thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlework. The table has a tiltable top with many compartments, all supported on a turned...

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

English 19th century Regency st. Rosewood and Giltwood center table

$28,800

English 19th century Regency st. Rosewood and Giltwood center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rosewood and Giltwood center table. This impressive tilt top table is raised on a triangular shaped base above carved scrolled supports with Giltwood rosettes.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Rosewood, Giltwood

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Tripod Drinks Table

$1,400

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Tripod Drinks Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant early 20th century mahogany tilt-top wine or drink table crafted in a English Georgian style by True Grand Rapids Cabinet Making, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century

$1,854

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Popular pieces produced during this period include tilt top dining tables and pillared extendable tables.

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1830s English William IV Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Victorian Goncalo Alves and Marquetry Centre Table

$25,284

A Fine Victorian Goncalo Alves and Marquetry Centre Table

By Edward Holmes Baldock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The marquetry continues on to the three sides of the base, the incurved scrolling feet ornamented with applied carved paterae and with fine scroll carving. The table top tilts upward...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

$5,582

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Table Tilts for Storage Purposes. Presented in Good Condition.

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19th Century William IV Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Rosewood

Large Georgian Round Table

$28,000

Large Georgian Round Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine and usefully large round Georgian center/breakfast table, the substantial tilt top with reeded edge over cluster turned supports on platform base with reeded sabre legs en...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Blue Green Square Folding Table from France

$2,000

Antique Blue Green Square Folding Table from France

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This 19th-century French tilt-top pedestal table features a square top that can be folded upright, making it practical and easy to store in limited spaces.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

Regency Rosewood Antique Circular Center Table, English circa 1825

$17,500

Regency Rosewood Antique Circular Center Table, English circa 1825

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Original brass tilting hardware intact and functioning well. Table is sturdy, strong and incredibly attractive - ready to place.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dressing table mirror in Empire style

$1,339

19th Century Dressing table mirror in Empire style

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dressing table mirror in Empire style A dressing table mirror with tiltable mirror, which is fixed to the side with 19th century screws.

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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

$12,700

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Tilt-Top Table with Carved Sphinx Base, Vienna circa 1820 A rare and museum-quality Viennese Biedermeier walnut pedestal table from circa 1...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table. Circa 1830

$15,000

English Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany tilt-top breakfast table with octagonal pedestal on tripod base, terminating on acanthus scrolled feet with original brass casters.

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1830s English George IV Antique Tilt Table

Oval Fruitwood Vineyard Table

$4,900

Oval Fruitwood Vineyard Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

As is customary for this type of table, the top tilts to a vertical position for easier transport and convenient storage by rotating the harp.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Russian Neoclassical, Rosewood, Brass Inlay, Monumental Center Table, 19th c.

$74,000

Russian Neoclassical, Rosewood, Brass Inlay, Monumental Center Table, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Russian Neoclassical, Rosewood, Brass Inlay, Monumental Center Table, 19th c. Exquisite 19th Century Russian Neoclassical style Rosewood Tilt-Top Table - an unparalleled statement p...

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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$13,564

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

We are delighted to present this exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood tilt-top table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825—a truly outstanding example of early 19th-century f...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Hand-Crafted English Sheraton-Style Mahogany End Table, Circa 1850

$2,150

Hand-Crafted English Sheraton-Style Mahogany End Table, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton-style (19th Century) mahogany octagonal shaped tilt top pedestal base end table supported on 3 legs.

Category

19th Century British Sheraton Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$9,700

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

True Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by its elegant simplicity, architectural clarity, and timeless design—qualities that continue to influence modern interiors and remain high...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Fine Large Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$11,700

19th Century Fine Large Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Distinguished by its refined proportions, exceptional quality, and restrained sophistication, Viennese Biedermeier furniture continues to inspire contemporary design and remains a co...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table

$2,800

William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster...

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

French 19th Century Walnut Wine Taster’s Table

$4,800

French 19th Century Walnut Wine Taster’s Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized tables use a tilting mechanism that allows its top to be positioned in upright orientation – taking up less space ...

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19th Century French Other Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Mahogany and Fruitwood Center Table

$22,500

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Mahogany and Fruitwood Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Continental early 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, Fruitwood, and ebonized Fruitwood tilt top center/dining table. The circular table is r...

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Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Side Table on Paw Castors

$2,600

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Side Table on Paw Castors

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little 19th century English Regency tilt top mahogany side table with string inlaid top, ebony inlaid legs and paw foot castors.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

A rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk round side tables

$12,500 / set

A rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk round side tables

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk wood round tilt top side tables. Beautiful hand carving and patina.

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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Padouk

Antique English Hand Painted Floral Folding Table from the Late 19th Century

$655

Antique English Hand Painted Floral Folding Table from the Late 19th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This antique English hand-painted tilt-top table dates from the late 19th century.

Category

19th Century Classical Roman Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered Oval Top End / Side Table

$2,850

English Victorian Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered Oval Top End / Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Papier-mache oval tilt-top end / side table having a pearl inlaid with floral gold and painted design top, supported by a turned pedestal base with gilt detail endi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Giltwood

An Italian 19th century Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table

$39,800

An Italian 19th century Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table. The tilt top table is raised by a four scrolled legs with bottom scrolls and attractive elongated top acanthus leaves.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Marble

ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 GILT BRASS & HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD CHESS TABLE

$5,191

ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 GILT BRASS & HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD CHESS TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, restored Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 tilt top Chessboard Chess table with Rosewood Frame an...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

Antique English WM IV Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Center or Dining Table

$6,950

Antique English WM IV Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Center or Dining Table

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

An extraordinary Antique English period Regency brass inlaid Rosewood Circular Tilt-Top Center or Dining Table with a walnut crossbanding.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

Good Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table

$3,708

Good Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Good Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table reduced from a tilt top breakfast table, quarter veneered top on carved cabriole legs and porcelain castors - 54"w x 40.5"d x 20.5"h

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut, Black Walnut

A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825

$33,375

A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Temples of Vespasian and Saturn, the Column of Phocas and ...

Category

1820s English William IV Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Scagliola, Rosewood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

$15,300

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine and very high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period mahogany, ormolu and marble tilt top side table. The table is raised by three elegantly scrolled legs with their ori...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Leather Top Wine Tasting Table

$4,500

French 19th Century Leather Top Wine Tasting Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized tables use a tilting mechanism that allows its top to be positioned in upright orientation – taking up less space ...

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

$8,662

Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This dining table with a tilt-top surface is a brilliant example of Austrian furniture making from the early 19th-century Biedermeier period.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Irish Mahogany Tea Table

$6,800

Irish Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century Cuban mahogany tilt-top tea table, the single plank top with rich graining, over cannon barrel turned shaft, over acanthus leaf carved cabriole legs ending in ball ...

Category

1760s Irish Georgian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table

$1,275

Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND England, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403RPJ02P An exceedingly fine and rare s...

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18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Architect's Table Circa 1775

$5,800

George III Mahogany Architect's Table Circa 1775

Located in Bradenton, FL

George III Mahogany Architect's Table. Table features a tilting, adjustable writing surface inset with its original-style tooled leather.

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table

$3,200

French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely French early walnut tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine tasting table, circa late 1800s.

Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Tea Table

$95,000

English Chippendale Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Chippendale-style (18/19th Century) mahogany pedestal base tilt top tea table with square filigree gallery top.

Category

Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

$2,400

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Extraordinary Italian Baroque Gilt Wood Table Supports Early 18th Century

$4,559 / item

Extraordinary Italian Baroque Gilt Wood Table Supports Early 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

These can be used for a dining table, center table,conference table, console table, desk and writing tables,game tables, Industrial and work tables, dessert and tilt-top tables,pedes...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Belgian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Romantic Tapestry Panel

$2,963

19th Century Belgian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Romantic Tapestry Panel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant 19th-century Belgian tilt-top table featuring a romantic tapestry panel framed in richly grained mahogany.

Category

19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Pie Crust Occasional Table

$1,820

Late 19th Century Pie Crust Occasional Table

Located in Reepham, GB

A delightful late 19th Century mahogany pie crust, occasional or tea table, with tilt top. The pedestal base carved with a substantial and handsome fluted column resting on finely ca...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Writing Table Desk C1835 19th Century 138x77cm

$3,843

Antique William IV Writing Table Desk C1835 19th Century 138x77cm

Located in London, GB

Popular pieces produced during this period include tilt top dining tables and pillared extendable tables.

Category

1830s Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Large Centre Dining Table and 8 Chairs This is an outstanding set

$8,913 / set

Large Centre Dining Table and 8 Chairs This is an outstanding set

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The 3 footed leg of the table is superbly carved and it has a rope carving around the outer edge, the table has a tilt top mechanism so it can be easily moved to one side of the room...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base

$1,200

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique adjustable tilt-top table with cast iron base with painted wood work or table surface that lends itself to be used as an end table, side table, bedside table or nightstand.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Metal

English Tableware From The Belgian Royal Family

$3,419

English Tableware From The Belgian Royal Family

Located in Charmes, FR

English table with tilting top, edged with brass fillet and spandrel engraved with a crowned B.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$3,168

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Popular pieces produced during this period include tilt top dining tables and pillared extendable tables.

Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

Located in Huntington, NY

An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table Mini, salesman or example sample.

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Mahogany

Oriental Chinoiserie Coffee Table in Teak, Hand-Carved, 1920, Dual Use

$1,111

Oriental Chinoiserie Coffee Table in Teak, Hand-Carved, 1920, Dual Use

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental Metamorphic Fire Screen/Coffee Table A Superb expertly hand carved Coffee table which tilts and can be turned into a very attractive fire screen The top is carved with ship...

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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Teak

Antique Sewing Table with Chinoiserie Lacquer 'English, Early 19th Century'

$9,072Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Sewing Table with Chinoiserie Lacquer 'English, Early 19th Century'

Located in Dallas, TX

These compartments remove for more materials storage underneath. The tilt of the table below the hinged panel table-top is also adjustable.

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

Scottish Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Tea Table with Circular Gallery, Circa 1760

$38,000

Scottish Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Tea Table with Circular Gallery, Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

Scottish Chippendale Cuban mahogany tilt top tea table with a circular carved gallery, one board top, carved molded edge, supporting bird cage and resting on a turned tapered floral ...

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1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820

$9,500

Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany circular tilt top table with acanthus carved foliage, egg and dart border, scrolled acanthus carved medallion frieze, banjo brass locking mechanism, and resting on...

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1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$27,000 / set

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Vienna, AT

We are truly honored to offer you this rare and distinguished set of six walnut Biedermeier chairs, paired with a magnificent tilt-top table, all crafted in Vienna around 1825.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET

$1,820

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

Italian black metal console with mirror and drawer, late 1800s

$1,937

Italian black metal console with mirror and drawer, late 1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian black metal console with mirror and drawer, late 1800s Console table with tilting oval mirror and a black metal frame.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Metal

Characterful 18th century English oak sidetable with a beautiful appearance

$467

Characterful 18th century English oak sidetable with a beautiful appearance

Located in Harderwijk, NL

It was originally a tilt-top table, which has since been fixed in place, and it has undergone several repairs over the years.

Category

18th Century Classical Roman Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

$4,331

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning hand carved Black Forest hall set with marquetry inlay. These very well crafted pieces of Black Forest furniture are an incredible sight to see. The workmanship and the lar...

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tilt Table

Materials

Wood

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Antique Tilt Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique tilt table available at 1stDibs. Each antique tilt table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tilt table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique tilt table bearing Georgian, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Jennens and Bettridge, Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge and Jacob Siolin each produced at least one beautiful antique tilt table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Tilt Table?

The average selling price for an antique tilt table at 1stDibs is $3,158, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $136,111 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Antique Tilt Table

What is the purpose of a tilt top table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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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.
How do I identify an antique table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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