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High Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table
High Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table

High Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

High Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table with fretwork fitted divisions over single drawer supported on end supports, cabriole legs, scroll feet & porcelain and brass castors - 2...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century painted pine work table
Early 20th century painted pine work table

Early 20th century painted pine work table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century painted pine work table circa 1900. Painted industrial table base with original striking blue paint, presented with an associated pine top, which would have been ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Cobbler's Work Table
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Cobbler's Work Table

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Cobbler's Work Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Louis XVI style walnut Cobbler's work table. Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI walnut work table or cobbler's table with fluted legs and a single drawer.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1910 American Walnut Work Table
Circa 1910 American Walnut Work Table

Circa 1910 American Walnut Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1910 American walnut work table made by the Acme Kitchen Furniture Company of Chattanooga, TN.

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1910s American Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Work Table with Drop Leaves
19th Century Mahogany Work Table with Drop Leaves

19th Century Mahogany Work Table with Drop Leaves

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century mahogany work table with drop leaves.

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19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Vernacular Oak Work Table
18th Century English Vernacular Oak Work Table

18th Century English Vernacular Oak Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1780. 18th century English vernacular oak work table We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

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18th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table
19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1850 19th C English elm vernacular work table. sku 1350 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

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19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Elm

Continental Baroque Bleached Chestnut Work Table, c.1720
Continental Baroque Bleached Chestnut Work Table, c.1720

Continental Baroque Bleached Chestnut Work Table, c.1720

Located in Savannah, GA

Continental Baroque bleached chestnut work table, circa 1720. Rectangular red marble top above drawer—both added late 19th century—raised on ring-turned baluster legs joined by ba...

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1720s Baroque Antique Work Table

Materials

Chestnut

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table
Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

Located in Louisville, KY

There's something very unique about this early 1900's cutting/work table. Maybe it's the simplistically slim design.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table
Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table

Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

A heavily worn and distressed hand painted yellow faux wood grain farmhouse kitchen work table. Hand-crafted of solid wood, richly detailed original antique character including f...

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19th Century Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Hardwood Primitive Work Table
Hardwood Primitive Work Table

Hardwood Primitive Work Table

Located in Toledo, OH

Hardwood Table with Mortise Legs. Rough edges. Lots of character. Slight bow to top.

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Work Table
Exceptional 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Work Table

Exceptional 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Work Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is an exceptional 19th-century Chinese export black lacquer sewing work table. This is a Chinese export black lacquer sewing work table that is heavily decorated with gold raise...

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1880s Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Country House Style Rectangular Rustic Pine Work Table
French Country House Style Rectangular Rustic Pine Work Table

French Country House Style Rectangular Rustic Pine Work Table

Located in Astoria, NY

French Country House Style Rustic Pine Work Table. 30" H x 96" W x 37.5" D. Provenance: An Upper East Side Townhouse.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century French kingwood sewing work table
19th Century French kingwood sewing work table

19th Century French kingwood sewing work table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality french 19th century work table circa 1870. Shaped top surface with chequered pattern in kingwood and tuilpwood, with ormolu edging. 

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table
French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 19th century 2 drawer console - work table from Southwest of France in walnut and pine wood.

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19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table
Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table, having a quality inlaid burr walnut top above a fitted drawer and a sliding work box, supported on four columns, standing on ...

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19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th c. Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Work Table
Early 19th c. Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Work Table

Early 19th c. Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Work Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Regency c.1820 Sewing/Work Table on Casters with Tortoiseshell Veneer and Hinged Lid Revealing Multiple Paper and Satin Lined Compartments, with working Lock and Key. 13.5"x 10.5"x ...

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1820s British Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Hardwood

French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table Console
French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table Console

French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century French Louis Philippe period farmhouse work table or console table. Beautifully crafted from fruitwood with peg joinery.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Work Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Paul Sormani Exotic Amboyna Work Table
Paul Sormani Exotic Amboyna Work Table

Paul Sormani Exotic Amboyna Work Table

By Paul Somani

Located in London, by appointment only

Exceptional 19th century work table by Parisian ébénist, Paul Sormani. France, circa 1870 Measures: Width 59cm - 23.25in Depth 41cm - 16.2in Height 73cm - 28.75in - Incredib...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Work Table

Materials

Amboyna

American Work Table of Maple and Cherry, circa 1790
American Work Table of Maple and Cherry, circa 1790

American Work Table of Maple and Cherry, circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American canted leg work work table, cherry and maple circa 1790

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Late 18th Century North American Antique Work Table

Victorian Rustic Pine Kitchen Dining or Work Table
Victorian Rustic Pine Kitchen Dining or Work Table

Victorian Rustic Pine Kitchen Dining or Work Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The table top is made from 3 3” thick sleepers rather than planks, and it has chunky 4” squares legs, This is a good 19th Century piece and it is very sound and sturdy and would wor...

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19th Century Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Walnut Work Table
Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Walnut Work Table

Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Walnut Work Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Elegant early 19th century Neoclassical walnut work table from Northern Italy featuring a sliding top opening to a fitted interior.

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Work Table

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Regency Rosewood Work Table
Regency Rosewood Work Table

Regency Rosewood Work Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular beaded top with rounded drop-leaves and a single frieze drawer, raised on lyre shaped legs.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console
19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century American farmhouse table, work table, or harvest table. Featuring a rustic plank top 10 feet long.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console
19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century American farmhouse table, work table, or harvest table. Featuring a rustic plank top 10 feet long.

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19th Century American Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Classical Cherry Inlaid Server / Work Table, Circa 1820
Classical Cherry Inlaid Server / Work Table, Circa 1820

Classical Cherry Inlaid Server / Work Table, Circa 1820

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant American Classical work table dating to the early 19th century, crafted circa 1820–1830 and raised on finely turned spiral legs terminating in delicate ring-turned feet.

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Early 19th Century American Classical Antique Work Table

Materials

Cherry

Victorian Rosewood Work Table, England, Serpentine Top, c1860
Victorian Rosewood Work Table, England, Serpentine Top, c1860

Victorian Rosewood Work Table, England, Serpentine Top, c1860

Located in High Peak, GB

This antique work table has been sympathetically restored and is ready to place at home. c1870  H29.5" W22" D17.5" H75cm W56cm D44cm

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Rosewood

Large Early 20th Century French Jewellers Work Table
Large Early 20th Century French Jewellers Work Table

Large Early 20th Century French Jewellers Work Table

Located in London, GB

A monumental early 20th century jewellers work table in pine timber which would have originally accommodated eight artisans in its utilitarian past.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

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

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

With its clean simple lines and classic, timeless design, The narrow depth of the table lends itself to be used as a console table, sofa or hall table, writing desk, kitchen island, ...

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century
English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century

English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

An elegant 19th Century English work table representing the William IV and early Victorian Period.

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Swedish Drop-Leaf Work Table, Sweden 1880
Rare Swedish Drop-Leaf Work Table, Sweden 1880

Rare Swedish Drop-Leaf Work Table, Sweden 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Rare Swedish Drop-Leaf Work Table Sweden, 1880 Painted drop-leaf table with a blue finish, two drawers with red and cream paneled fronts, curved legs and hinged oval leaves with su...

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1880s Swedish Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Pine Work Table with Tapered Leg and Checkerboard Painted Top
Pine Work Table with Tapered Leg and Checkerboard Painted Top

Pine Work Table with Tapered Leg and Checkerboard Painted Top

Located in Charleston, SC

Pine work table with tapered leg and checkerboard painted top.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century Country American Pine Farmhouse Work Table
19th Century Country American Pine Farmhouse Work Table

19th Century Country American Pine Farmhouse Work Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic early 19th century country American farmhouse work table. Features a 1 inch thick pine plank top.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19thC Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Games/Work Table
19thC Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Games/Work Table

19thC Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Games/Work Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Games/Work Table - swivel top opening to chess, backgammon and cribbage boards, over drawer with sliding basket on twin column supports united ...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table
19th Century Country English Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous Victorian country English farmhouse work table or side table crafted from fruitwood.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Painted Pine Farm Work Table
Mid 18th Century Painted Pine Farm Work Table

Mid 18th Century Painted Pine Farm Work Table

Located in Louisville, KY

If you're a lover of the true primitive, right down to the paint and peg joints, this might be of great interest to you. This very early farm work table is a true work of primitive u...

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Mid-18th Century American Primitive Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table
Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table

Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique Federal mahogany worktable with lower tier, two drawers with later brass pulls with Lion motif, well carved spiral twist legs and the whole resting upon brass casters. Lac...

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19th Century Federal Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Stunning quality antique Victorian oak work table
Stunning quality antique Victorian oak work table

Stunning quality antique Victorian oak work table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian oak work table, having a quality antique Victorian work table with a circular shaped lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment decorated ...

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1860s Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

French Solid Cast Iron French Work Table with Wood Top
French Solid Cast Iron French Work Table with Wood Top

French Solid Cast Iron French Work Table with Wood Top

Located in Miami, FL

Work table with walnut top. Item features impressive cast iron construction, two pedestal legs, fancy scroll work to legs and feet, weighs approximately 80 lbs.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Work Table
Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Work Table

Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Work Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rounded hinged ends opening to compartments over two drawers that open from both sides over a hinged door with tambour front and ends and back raised on turned t...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Work Table
Early 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Work Table

Early 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Work Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid work table, wonderful brass inlaid top with various decorative patterns, single oak lined drawer below with brass inlaid decoration on th...

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1810s British Antique Work Table

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Regency / William IV English Rosewood Sewing / Work Table
19th Century Regency / William IV English Rosewood Sewing / Work Table

19th Century Regency / William IV English Rosewood Sewing / Work Table

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a Regency / William IV Rosewood Sewing / Work Table made in England, circa 1825. The table is made of a very fine, beautiful, highly figured cut of Rosewood.

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1820s English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Work Table With Marquetry Inlay and Swivel Top
Louis XV Work Table With Marquetry Inlay and Swivel Top

Louis XV Work Table With Marquetry Inlay and Swivel Top

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid-19th Century Louis XV Work Table with Marquetry Inlay. Table features a swivel top with a center circle that opens for storage, as well as two storage compartments on either sid...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English 19th Century Flamed Mahogany Work Table Small Console Table
Antique English 19th Century Flamed Mahogany Work Table Small Console Table

Antique English 19th Century Flamed Mahogany Work Table Small Console Table

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th Century Flamed Mahogany Lift Top Work Table With A Single Frieze Drawer. Ideal as a side table or console.

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19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th century solid pine Scandinavian work table
Large 19th century solid pine Scandinavian work table

Large 19th century solid pine Scandinavian work table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large 19th century solid pine work table circa 1890. Impressive and large table which offers many possibilities for use. 

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Regency Rosewood Drop-Leaf Work Table on Casters
English Regency Rosewood Drop-Leaf Work Table on Casters

English Regency Rosewood Drop-Leaf Work Table on Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Raised on slender turned legs with brass caps and casters, the table has a light, refined presence. It would work beautifully as a small writing table, occasional table, lamp table, ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century

English Openable Work Table, 19th Century

Located in Vicenza, VI

Small work table with opening top made of ebonized oak with inlaid details.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

American Country Rustic Red Painted Work Table, Zinc Top, Circa 1850
American Country Rustic Red Painted Work Table, Zinc Top, Circa 1850

American Country Rustic Red Painted Work Table, Zinc Top, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

American Country Rustic-style (19th Century) rectangular red painted work table with a zinc top and turned legs.

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19th Century American Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Antique French Country Primitive Possum Belly Pine Wood Bakers Work Table
Antique French Country Primitive Possum Belly Pine Wood Bakers Work Table

Antique French Country Primitive Possum Belly Pine Wood Bakers Work Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Primitive Possum Belly Pine Wood Bakers Work Table. Item features two galvanized flour bin drawers, two top drawers, and two pull-out cutting boards.

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Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique English 19th Century Regency Rosewood Work Table Lamp Table C.1820
Antique English 19th Century Regency Rosewood Work Table Lamp Table C.1820

Antique English 19th Century Regency Rosewood Work Table Lamp Table C.1820

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th Century Regency Rosewood Work Table C.1820 An elegant English Regency work table, raised on a finely turned pedestal support terminating in a shaped quadriparti...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Work Table, Florentine Cabinetry, circa 1850
Work Table, Florentine Cabinetry, circa 1850

Work Table, Florentine Cabinetry, circa 1850

By Fratelli Falcini

Located in Prato, IT

This table is characterized by the high quality of the decoration, a dense but orderly inlay, evident in the absolute precision in cutting and combination of the various materials (p...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood

English Turn of the Century 1900s Octagonal Top Birchwood Work Table
English Turn of the Century 1900s Octagonal Top Birchwood Work Table

English Turn of the Century 1900s Octagonal Top Birchwood Work Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Turn of the Century birch work table circa 1900 with octagonal top. Step back into the early 1900s with this delightful English Turn of the Century birch work table, a tes...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Birch

Rustic 19th Century Swedish Work Table Console with Four Drawers
Rustic 19th Century Swedish Work Table Console with Four Drawers

Rustic 19th Century Swedish Work Table Console with Four Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Originally used as a type of work table, it is the generations of use revealed in the many nicks, gouges, stains, and cracks that add to the aged patina and authentic vintage charact...

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19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Mahogany Lamp / Work Table With Removable Sewing Basket
Antique Georgian Mahogany Lamp / Work Table With Removable Sewing Basket

Antique Georgian Mahogany Lamp / Work Table With Removable Sewing Basket

Located in Suffolk, GB

A very elegant antique English Georgian mahogany lamp or work table dating to around 1800 during the reign of George III.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

French inlaid and parquetry work table, 19th century Napoleon III
French inlaid and parquetry work table, 19th century Napoleon III

French inlaid and parquetry work table, 19th century Napoleon III

Located in Houston, TX

This French Napoleon III work table, dating to the mid-19th Century, is a versatile and highly decorative antique that offers beauty, history, and everyday usefulness.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

New England Pine Drop-Leaf Work Table in Black, c.1850
New England Pine Drop-Leaf Work Table in Black, c.1850

New England Pine Drop-Leaf Work Table in Black, c.1850

Located in Savannah, GA

New England pine drop-leaf work table, circa 1850, finished in our custom black finish with distressed patina.

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1850s American Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare, stunning quality early 19th Century Regency fruitwood combination games or work table, inlaid and brass mounted throughout.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

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Antique Work Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique work table for your home. Each antique work table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique work table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique work table bearing Industrial, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique work table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Keuffel and Esser Co., Dietzgen and New Britain Machine Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Work Table?

An antique work table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,199, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $79,127.

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 Work Table

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.
    Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
    The Pedestal Coffee Table from Casa Quieta is an ideal option for a sectional due to its comfortable composition and size
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
  • 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.
  • 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.