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Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Can there be such a thing as a pretty work bench? I think so. This is lovely rare small scale

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Beech

Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island
Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island

Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique industrial farmhouse kitchen work table or kitchen Island. The large iron base is shown

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft
French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft

French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

piece is functional as a kitchen island, console, or a bar. The work table is very heavy and solid with

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Restored circa 1920s Hennes France Butchers Table Bronzed Mounts Glass Top
Restored circa 1920s Hennes France Butchers Table Bronzed Mounts Glass Top

Restored circa 1920s Hennes France Butchers Table Bronzed Mounts Glass Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

kitchen work table. We further restored the piece by fully worm treating it three times, securing the base

Category

1920s French Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable
French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable

French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

comfortable height as an island. This unique work table has been cleaned and polished with a French paste wax

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Beech, Oak

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher
Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Located in Forney, TX

proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a functional farmhouse kitchen work table, buffet

Category

Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers
English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table on casters. Cleaned, tightened, and

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Wash Table
Wash Table

Wash Table

Located in London, England

French wash table with poplar top on a metal frame base. Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

French Iron Garden Table, Industrial Console Table Circa 1900
French Iron Garden Table, Industrial Console Table Circa 1900

French Iron Garden Table, Industrial Console Table Circa 1900

Located in Darien, CT

table, or casual work surface, while remaining perfectly suited for potting or arranging in a greenhouse

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Industrial Table
Industrial Table

Industrial Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This industrial iron table features an incredible patina with traces of original paint in a

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Sewing Table
Sewing Table

Sewing Table

$2,168Sale Price|33% Off

Sewing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to

Category

19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Patisserie Table
19th Century French Patisserie Table

19th Century French Patisserie Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French patisserie table. A rare model with decorative rams heads and its original

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

1920s French Butcher's Table
1920s French Butcher's Table

1920s French Butcher's Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A simple yet handsome 1920s French butchers chopping block in beech and chestnut. The block is well worn and has a knife rack to the rear and a single drawer beneath.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Beech, Chestnut

Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840
Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840

Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier sewing table with a drawer fitted with compartments for small accessories. The top is

Category

1830s Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Burl

English Mahogany Drapers Table
English Mahogany Drapers Table

English Mahogany Drapers Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting 19th century mahogany drapers table with an old painted top. Previously used in an art

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910
Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

Located in Antwerp, BE

Authentic monastery rectangular extending dining table is a robust, rustic, and expandable dining

Category

1910s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Blue-Painted Pétrin Table, 19th Century
Blue-Painted Pétrin Table, 19th Century

Blue-Painted Pétrin Table, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Blue-painted baker’s table, known as a pétrin, featuring a removable top and a large domed

Category

19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Softwood, Fir

Iron and Oak Table
Iron and Oak Table

Iron and Oak Table

$5,909 / item

Iron and Oak Table

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

This table has a wonderfully weathered pale grey oak top. With a decorative double cast iron base

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840
Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

Located in Germantown, MD

work in fine flame mahogany, making this Biedermeier antique table an absolute eye-catcher. Two small

Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

19thC English Prep Table
19thC English Prep Table

19thC English Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1880 19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers Original

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table

Marble Bakery Store Table

$6,800Sale Price|26% Off

Marble Bakery Store Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble

Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table
Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

These floating dental tables are almost impossible to find and its one of my favorite items. I've

Category

Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

This outstanding late nineteenth century pine table top was in need of a base. Made from three

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.
A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

work surface, coffee station, or small prep table, and equally charming as a console or side table in a

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome Trestle Table is distinguished by its unusual base. Two sturdy boards are crossed

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Long Pine 'Vendange' Table
19th Century French Long Pine 'Vendange' Table

19th Century French Long Pine 'Vendange' Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally long 19th Century French pine 'Vendange' table on trestle-style legs. These

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Bistro Table
19th Century French Bistro Table

19th Century French Bistro Table

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

French bistro table, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920.

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

Butcher's Chopping Block Table on Stand from England
Butcher's Chopping Block Table on Stand from England

Butcher's Chopping Block Table on Stand from England

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome two-tiered butcher's chopping block on stand or table of pine and beech wood from

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table
19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table

19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table

Located in Round Top, TX

. Restored, strong, and stable, suitable as a work, craft or writing table. Floor-to-skirt height: 23.75

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

1920s American Built Workshop Table
1920s American Built Workshop Table

1920s American Built Workshop Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Authentic heavy duty work bench table made circa 1926 Two deep locking drawers with keys

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century folding garden table
Early 20th century folding garden table

Early 20th century folding garden table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century folding garden table circa 1920. Steel garden room table, rectangular top with

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany  Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
19th Century William and Mary Mahogany  Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A sophisticated 19th Century William and Mary style Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

Category

Mid-19th Century American William and Mary Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19thC English Painted Prep Table
19thC English Painted Prep Table

19thC English Painted Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English painted pine prep table Measures: W 108 x D 77 x H 83cm.    

Category

1870s English Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Butcher's Table
French 19th Century Butcher's Table

French 19th Century Butcher's Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful later 19th century Butcher's Table from the South of France. Beautifully constructed in

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Iron & Wood Display Table
19th Century French Iron & Wood Display Table

19th Century French Iron & Wood Display Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French iron and wood display table embodies the raw, functional elegance of early

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table
Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table

Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, industrial, zinc covered, cast iron, apothecary prep table features an enameled cast iron

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style
Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style

Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Ash root on solid conifers. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woollen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer with comp...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table
French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table

French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

French 1920's painted folding metalwork table. Good quality table with many practically use's

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

19th Century General Store Table
19th Century General Store Table

19th Century General Store Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Store table from Rooker's General store in Gadsen, TN. Rooker's opened for business in 1862. These

Category

19th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed

Category

19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820. Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly

Category

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Beech, Mahogany

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table
Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

evidence of being used as a work bench, this could be cleaned back if desired.  This table could used as a

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940
French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940

French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rectangular top. Would work especially well as a dining table, console or side table, outdoor garden table, or

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring two tiers supported by six turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina

Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Bird's-eye on solid conid beechwood. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woolen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer w...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Pine Table with Faux Delft Tile Painted Top
English Pine Table with Faux Delft Tile Painted Top

English Pine Table with Faux Delft Tile Painted Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Delft tiles. An otherwise humble pine work/prep table has been transformed into a unique work of folk

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century French Cheese Display Table
19th Century French Cheese Display Table

19th Century French Cheese Display Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French cheese display table. The base is painted metal and the large top is made of

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800
French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800

French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Duxbury, MA

base. Traditionally used in shops and merchant counters, transaction tables provided a compact work

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron
Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron. Fantastic Patina. Ready to be

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table
Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century husqvarna converted occasional table circa 1910. Here we have a cast iron

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

Located in Forney, TX

, including as originally intended as a functional work bench, repurposed as a kitchen island in an old

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century French Bistro Table Base
19th Century French Bistro Table Base

19th Century French Bistro Table Base

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

French bistro folding table base, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920. You can put a

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Table
Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Table

Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome pig bench has a two board top, over five feet long and almost three inches thick. The boards are pulled together with bolts that pass all the way through both boards.....

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.