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Archie Shine Rosewood Table

1960's Rosewood Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
1960's Rosewood Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

1960's Rosewood Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in Altrincham, GB

1960's Rosewood Dining Table and 6 Chairs - by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine - 1st Exhibited 1957 and retailed from Heals and Harrods in the 1960's - table 56" diam x 28.5"h - cha...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rosewood

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Hamilton Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Hamilton Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Hamilton Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Southampton, GB

1960s Hamilton rosewood extending dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Table Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Table Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Table Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

The dining table by designe Robert Hertige for the British manufacture Archie Shine in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage
Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage

Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage Retro MCM Made in the late 1960s in England, this fabulous, beautiful and elegant Briti...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Drum Dining Table  by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Great Britai
Mid Century Drum Dining Table  by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Great Britai

Mid Century Drum Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Great Britai

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

The dining table was designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and manufactured by Archie Shine in the late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Retro Extending Dining Table by Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s
Rosewood Retro Extending Dining Table by Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s

Rosewood Retro Extending Dining Table by Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s

By Archie Shine

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very rare dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie shine, this is beautifully made in rosewood and it dates from the 1960s-1970s.

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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Retro Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s
Rosewood Retro Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s

Rosewood Retro Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Vintage, 1960s

By Archie Shine

Located in London, GB

A stunning rosewood oval dining table, this was designed by Robert Heritage and was made by Archie Shine in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 6 Chairs Hamilton Range
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 6 Chairs Hamilton Range

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 6 Chairs Hamilton Range

By Archie Shine

Located in Seaford, GB

Mid-Century Hamilton Dining Table & Chairs By Robert Heritage For Archie Shine, Set Of 6 Product Description: Introducing our Mid Century Rosewood Dining Set by Archie Shine – a rar...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern style Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine
Scandinavian Modern style Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine

Scandinavian Modern style Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A large beautiful and highly distinctive grained Rosewood table, seated on a single pedestal tripod foot base.

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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Archie Shine

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A large beautiful and highly distinctive grained rosewood table, seated on a single pedestal tripod foot base.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

1960s Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
1960s Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

1960s Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and extremely well made vintage dining table in rosewood, this was designed by Robert Heritage and was made by Archie Shine in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Archie Shine dining set
Archie Shine dining set

Archie Shine dining set

H 27.56 in W 83.86 in D 35.04 in

Archie Shine dining set

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Seaford, GB

Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining Suite Table, Chairs, Sideboard & Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Enhance your home with a Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining ...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rosewood

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Teak and Rosewood Dining Table with Extensions
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Teak and Rosewood Dining Table with Extensions

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Teak and Rosewood Dining Table with Extensions

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1960s English teak with rosewood veneer dining table with extensions by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

20th Century Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
20th Century Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

20th Century Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine in the late 1950s this drum table is part of the Bridgeford range sold by Heals. The tabletop and base are separate p...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Dining by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s
Rosewood Drum Dining by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s

Rosewood Drum Dining by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s

By Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A Superb Rosewood drum dining table designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, called ‘The Bridgford’ dining table.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Retro Rosewood and Brass Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Retro Rosewood and Brass Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Retro Rosewood and Brass Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very rare coffee table in Rosewood & Brass, this was designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, and it dates from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table By Robert Heritage
Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table By Robert Heritage

Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table By Robert Heritage

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Seaford, GB

Introducing the Archie Shine Mid-Century Honduran Rosewood ‘Hamilton’ Coffee Table by Robert Heritage – a true icon in vintage mid-century modern furniture.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Console Table or Desk by Robert Heritage
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Console Table or Desk by Robert Heritage

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Console Table or Desk by Robert Heritage

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Modern British design by the successful duo of designer Robert Heritage and maker Archie Shine. Purchased at Harrodsburg in the late 1960s this piece could be used for a ...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Extending Dining Table Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Extending Dining Table Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Extending Dining Table Danish Style

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A truly stunning extending dining table by renowned furniture maker Robert Heritage, designed by Archie Shine.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Drum 6 Person Round Dining Table By Robert Heritage
Mid Century Rosewood Drum 6 Person Round Dining Table By Robert Heritage

Mid Century Rosewood Drum 6 Person Round Dining Table By Robert Heritage

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A superb original Mid Century Dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. One of the best examples we’ve seen with a truly wonderful veneer pattern.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Hardwood, Rosewood

Mid Century Robert Heritage Desk or Console Table in Rosewood and Teak
Mid Century Robert Heritage Desk or Console Table in Rosewood and Teak

Mid Century Robert Heritage Desk or Console Table in Rosewood and Teak

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in London, GB

A versatile desk from the English maker and wonderfully sounding Archie Shine. Robert Heritage worked on a number of pieces including the Hamilton range which included sideboards and...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Mid Century Rosewood Drum Dining Table
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Mid Century Rosewood Drum Dining Table

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Mid Century Rosewood Drum Dining Table

Located in London, Lambeth

The dining table was designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and manufactured by Archie Shine in the late 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Rosewood Desk by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
1960s Rosewood Desk by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

1960s Rosewood Desk by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Vintage midcentury executive double pedestal rosewood desk designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine and sold in Heals in the early 1960s. With 5 drawers and standing on chrome...

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20th Century British Tables

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Chrome

Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Rosewood Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood extending dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Rosewood Bridgeford Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
1950s Rosewood Bridgeford Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

1950s Rosewood Bridgeford Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Dining table designed in 1953 by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, UK.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957
Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie shine, circa 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957
Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957 Designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine in the late 1950s this drum table is part of t...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957
Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie shine, circa 1957 Designed in 1957 by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine in the late 1950s this drum table is part of the...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Extending Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Midcentury Extending Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Midcentury Extending Rosewood Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Surbiton, GB

Midcentury extending rosewood dining table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine extending to a maximum of 242cm.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Drum Dining Table, 1960s
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Drum Dining Table, 1960s

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Drum Dining Table, 1960s

By Heal's, Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine rosewood drum dining table designed in 1953, the circular rosewood top with four matching drawers over a tri pod mahogany pedestal base.

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957
Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie shine, circa 1957.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Planar Desk Rosewood Sideboard Console Table
Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Planar Desk Rosewood Sideboard Console Table

Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Planar Desk Rosewood Sideboard Console Table

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Planar Desk Rosewood Teak Sideboard Console Table Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Made in the late 1960s, this fabulous British designed ...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 8 Chairs Hamilton Range
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 8 Chairs Hamilton Range

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 8 Chairs Hamilton Range

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Magnificent midcentury Hamilton Rosewood extending dining or boardroom table with 8 matching chairs designed by Robert Heritage and manufactured by Archie Shine, England, circa 1960,...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Robert Heritage Rosewood Drum Table Made for Archie Shine
Robert Heritage Rosewood Drum Table Made for Archie Shine

Robert Heritage Rosewood Drum Table Made for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A Robert Heritage rosewood "Hamilton" drum table made for Archie Shine.

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Vintage 1960s British Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957
Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

Rosewood Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957

By Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, circa 1957.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Rosewood Round or Oval Dining Table, Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Rosewood Round or Oval Dining Table, Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Rosewood Round or Oval Dining Table, Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage rosewood dining table designed by Robert Heritage and made by Archie shine in Clapton, dating from 1965-1970.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

Drum Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine

By Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Rosewood drum table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Planar Console Table by Robert Heritage
Midcentury Planar Console Table by Robert Heritage

Midcentury Planar Console Table by Robert Heritage

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Midcentury rosewood planar console table by Robert Heritage From the Planar Range designed by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine this three-drawer console on cast aluminiu...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Dining Table by Robert Heritage
Midcentury Dining Table by Robert Heritage

Midcentury Dining Table by Robert Heritage

H 28.35 in W 79.53 in D 43.31 in

Midcentury Dining Table by Robert Heritage

By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Midcentury dining table by Robert Heritage Designed by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine in the late 1950s this dining table will seat 8-10 people comfortably with the ex...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Robert Heritage, Twin Pedestal Extendable Dining Table, 1960s
Robert Heritage, Twin Pedestal Extendable Dining Table, 1960s

Robert Heritage, Twin Pedestal Extendable Dining Table, 1960s

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Robert heritage, twin pedestal extendable dining table, 1960s. This re polished Mid-Century Modern, Robert Heritage for Archie Shine twin pedestal, rosewood, extendable, single le...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Wood

Midcentury Dining Table by Archie Shine, circa 1965
Midcentury Dining Table by Archie Shine, circa 1965

Midcentury Dining Table by Archie Shine, circa 1965

By Archie Shine

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Midcentury Dining table by Archie Shine circa 1965 Produced in the mid-1960s by the renowned British furniture maker Archie Shine this table has a brushed aluminum base and rosewood...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1960s Rosewood Drum Table
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1960s Rosewood Drum Table

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1960s Rosewood Drum Table

By Robert Heritage

Located in Surbiton, GB

Excellent quality rosewood drum table with reeded apron containing four drawers with recessed handles standing on a single pedestal with a triform base. Professionally repolished.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Archie Shine by Robert Heritage Rosewood Mid Century Dining Table
Archie Shine by Robert Heritage Rosewood Mid Century Dining Table

Archie Shine by Robert Heritage Rosewood Mid Century Dining Table

By Robert Heritage

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Rosewood mid century dining table Extremely stylish and beautifully made, this vintage Hamilton range dining table was made during the 1960s in London by Archie Shine from a desig...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Drum Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s
Rosewood Drum Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s

Rosewood Drum Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, 1960s

By Robert Heritage

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Archie Shine drum table This table was designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Ltd.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Archie Shine Rosewood Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic archie shine rosewood table available at 1stDibs. Each archie shine rosewood table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a archie shine rosewood table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A archie shine rosewood table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made archie shine rosewood table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Robert Heritage, Archie Shine and Heal's are consistently popular.

How Much is a Archie Shine Rosewood Table?

The average selling price for a archie shine rosewood table at 1stDibs is $3,730, while they’re typically $1,219 on the low end and $8,559 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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 .