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 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 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 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 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.

Antique Violin Table

Napoleon Iii Boulle Table

19th Century Boulle Table

Violin Lamp

Little Girl Dancing

Rare French Rococo style "violin" table, in painted wood XIXème

$7,213

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in

Rare French Rococo style "violin" table, in painted wood XIXème

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Rococo style "violin" table, in painted wood. tray imitating the shape of a violin, with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Violin Table

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top End Table, Center Table

$1,980

H 29.5 in W 35 in D 23.5 in

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top End Table, Center Table

Located in Dallas, TX

we see a subtle violin shaped table top with a recessed and inset luxurious marble top. All four

Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century Napoleon III Style French Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.25 in W 10.13 in D 2 in

19th Century Napoleon III Style French Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Napoleon III style violin shaped table mirror made of bronze with a silvered rocaille decor of

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Violin Table

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Pair of Petite Giltwood Mirrors

$927 / item

H 13.98 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

18th Century Pair of Petite Giltwood Mirrors

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pair of small, violin-shaped Rococo carved giltwood table mirrors, adorned with scrolled foliage

Category

18th Century French Antique Violin Table

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Recent Sales

19th Century French "Violin" Gueridon

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 32.5 in

19th Century French "Violin" Gueridon

Located in Round Top, TX

Stunning 19th century French mahogany "Violin" gueridon.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Violin Table

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Louis XV Regency Violin Gilt-Wood Console, Breche D'alep Marble Top

Unavailable

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 13 in

18th Century Louis XV Regency Violin Gilt-Wood Console, Breche D'alep Marble Top

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This hard to find Louis XV Period Violin Console ( look at the "Knee" to understand the designation

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Marble

18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Console Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in

18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Console Table

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Antique 18th Century Violin-Shaped Center Table console with Carved Natural Wood Apron Shelf. At

Category

Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Violin Table

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Table Mirror by Victor Saglier

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in

Art Nouveau Table Mirror by Victor Saglier

By Victor Saglier

Located in Bergen, NL

Art Nouveau table mirror. A violin-shaped frame with poppies. Bronze plated (silvered bronze

Category

19th Century French Antique Violin Table

Materials

Bronze

Large Table Mirror in Sterling Silver 19th Century

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 19.3 in D 10.63 in

Large Table Mirror in Sterling Silver 19th Century

Located in charmes, FR

Large table mirror violin-shaped bridge in blackened wood and brass net, with a perimeter in

Category

1860s French Antique Violin Table

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in

19th Century French Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

Napopleon III style violin shaped table mirror with a silvered bronze rocaille decor of scrolled

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Violin Table in Walnut and White Marble, France, circa 1880

Sold

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in

Napoleon III Violin Table in Walnut and White Marble, France, circa 1880

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Elegant Napoleon III violin table. It is divided into a white and blue marble top and a walnut

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Marble

Ebonized Napoleon III Violin Center Table

Sold

H 29.75 in W 47 in D 29.25 in

Ebonized Napoleon III Violin Center Table

Located in Houston, TX

Period Napoleon III violin table. Elegantly carved, featuring, fruit, foliage and classical

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

Sold

H 30.71 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Violin table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass nets. Beautiful ornamentation of

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century

Sold

H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Sold

H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century France

Sold

H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 26.78 in

Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Small Violin Table In Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III. Very beautiful violin-shaped center table

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III French Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

Sold

H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 34.65 in

Napoleon III French Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Violin Table In Boulle Marquetry style and Brass Napoleon III Period Very beautiful

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

Sold

H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 33.47 in

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Violin desk table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass ball marquetry on ebony

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique German Black Forest Carved Violin Musical Group Table Lamp, c1880

Sold

H 34.25 in W 14 in D 14 in

Antique German Black Forest Carved Violin Musical Group Table Lamp, c1880

By Black Forest

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique German Black Forest table lamp offers carved sculptural base with music instrument grouping

Category

Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Violin Table

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Cartel Violin Shape Table Clock in Boulle Marquetry, France, 1870

Sold

H 16.54 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

Napoleon III Cartel Violin Shape Table Clock in Boulle Marquetry, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Violin shape table clock cartel covered with Boulle style Marquetry in the facade and

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Period Black Wood and Gilded Brass Table

Sold

H 30.32 in W 57.88 in D 35.44 in

19th Century Napoleon III Period Black Wood and Gilded Brass Table

Located in LEGNY, FR

19th century large and beautiful violin medium blackened wood table and brass net Napoleon III

Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass

Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Sold

H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Violin shape, large table in Boulle marquetry style in gilt brass and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Diehl Black French Table Napoleon III Boulle Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

Sold

H 30.32 in W 53.55 in D 34.65 in

Diehl Black French Table Napoleon III Boulle Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Paris, FR

, Sumptuous violin-shaped center table, Boulle mesh style marquetry, in brass on an ebony veneer background

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis 15 Style Coffee Table in Hand Carved Beech and Walnut Circa 1870

Sold

H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in

Louis 15 Style Coffee Table in Hand Carved Beech and Walnut Circa 1870

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very elegant Louis XV style coffee table. The violin-shaped top is covered with a beautiful burl

Category

19th Century English Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Good Size and Elegant Art Nouveau Boy Tuning His Violin Sculpture Table Lamp

Sold

H 28.25 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Good Size and Elegant Art Nouveau Boy Tuning His Violin Sculpture Table Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Lovely four-light table lamp with musical theme. This antique and sculptural French lamp

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Violin Table

Materials

Metal, Spelter

Richard HollingdalePortrait of a Family in a Cottage Interior - British 19thC genre oil painting, 1855

Sold

H 40 in W 44 in D 2 in

Portrait of a Family in a Cottage Interior - British 19thC genre oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

little girl dancing to the violin. The table in front of the hearth is laden with tea. There is superb

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Violin Table

Materials

Oil

Louis XV Violin-Shaped Table with Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

Sold

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Louis XV Violin-Shaped Table with Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

Located in Grenoble, FR

Stunning violin-shaped table with boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, Louis XV style

Category

19th Century French Antique Violin Table

Black Tea Table and Reclining Violin, Napoleon III Period, Encrusted with Mother

Sold

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 39.38 in

Black Tea Table and Reclining Violin, Napoleon III Period, Encrusted with Mother

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

Oval shaped black table. The top with burgauté decoration of mother-of-pearl butterflies, flowers

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Violin Table

Materials

Beech

People Also Browsed

French Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Side Table

$1,375

H 27 in W 28 in D 20 in

French Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Side Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Provincial French carved fruitwood Louis XV style side table. Country French styling with raised tray form top panels and carved elements on apron and cabriole legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Pair Monumental Northern European Giltwood Mirrors

$198,000 / set

H 84 in W 50 in D 6 in

Pair Monumental Northern European Giltwood Mirrors

Located in New York, US

Our pair of monumental European giltwood mirrors each measure approximately 50 by 84 inches (213.5 by 127 cm), and feature extraordinary carved giltwood designs of marine life includ...

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Violin Table

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

$61,682

H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Violin Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut End Table

$1,150

H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 25 in

19th Century French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XV hand carved walnut end table is part of a fast-disappearing genre of fine antique furnishings from the continent that are getting harder to find with eac...

Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Table ~ Library Table

$1,680

H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 23 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Table ~ Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Table ~ Library Table is an endearing design, providing maximum table surface with a minimal footprint on the floor, and gracefully rounded e...

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Violin Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Center Table, Writing Table

$1,995

H 30 in W 43 in D 26.5 in

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Center Table, Writing Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French Louis XV style walnut writing table features deep relief hand carved details of shells on all four sides and corners as well as scrolling leaves a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Oval Marble-Top End Table

$1,450

H 31 in W 36 in D 25.5 in

19th Century French Louis XV Oval Marble-Top End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XV oval marble top end table features tailored lines somewhat unusual for the genre, with subtly scrolled legs connected by double-bowed stretchers. A sligh...

Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top End Table

$3,700

H 28.5 in W 29 in D 21 in

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top End Table represents the epitome of the style! Gracefully contoured top in the classic "violin" form includes a custom-cut piece...

Category

1870s French Louis XV Antique Violin Table

Materials

Marble

Tables Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Tables

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Antique Violin Table", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Violin Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique violin table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique violin table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique violin table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique violin table made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique violin table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gossin Frères Manufactory produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Violin Table?

An antique violin table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $368 and the highest can go for as much as $8,066.

Questions About Antique Violin Table

How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
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?
2 Answers
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 side table is antique?
1 Answer
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 can I identify my antique dining table?
1 Answer
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 can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
1 Answer
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 do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
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.