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English Bobbin Side Table

English Bobbin Twist Side Table
English Bobbin Twist Side Table

English Bobbin Twist Side Table

$1,575

H 25 in Dm 23 in

English Bobbin Twist Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

It doesn't get any more classic than this Mid 19th Century English bobbin leg round side table! This item is perfect for any lover of traditional interiors and could have many differ...

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Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19thC Ebonised English Pine Bobbin Side Table
19thC Ebonised English Pine Bobbin Side Table

19thC Ebonised English Pine Bobbin Side Table

$3,706

H 28.55 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in

19thC Ebonised English Pine Bobbin Side Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC Ebonised English Pine Bobbin Side Table sku 1531 W82 x D43 x H72.5 cm Weight 8Kg

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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer
English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English 19th-century oak Jacobean revival side table with bobbin-turned legs, single drawer, and a stretcher base.

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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Teak Finish, English Country House Style
Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Teak Finish, English Country House Style

Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Teak Finish, English Country House Style

Located in Christchurch, GB

A simple side table reimagined with a woven bobbin twist. This rectangular side table can be used on the shorter or longer side, making it adaptable to spaces. We love it as a bedsid...

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21st Century and Contemporary British High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Oak Finish, English Country House Style
Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Oak Finish, English Country House Style

Bobbin Rattan Side Table with Shelf, Oak Finish, English Country House Style

Located in Christchurch, GB

A simple side table reimagined with a woven bobbin twist. This rectangular side table can be used on the shorter or longer side, making it adaptable to spaces. We love it as a bedsid...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Country Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Antique English oak side table from the 18th century with bobbin legs
Antique English oak side table from the 18th century with bobbin legs

Antique English oak side table from the 18th century with bobbin legs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This uniquely beautiful antique English oak side table dates from the 18th century and features a practical drawer and elegant bobbin turned legs.

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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

English 1870s Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer and Stretchers
English 1870s Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer and Stretchers

English 1870s Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with Single Drawer and Stretchers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak bobbin legs side table from the late 19th century, with single drawer and stretchers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak 19th Century Bobbin Legs Side Table with Geometric Font Drawer
English Oak 19th Century Bobbin Legs Side Table with Geometric Font Drawer

English Oak 19th Century Bobbin Legs Side Table with Geometric Font Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English carved geometric front oak side table from the 19th century, with single drawer, bobbin legs, H-form cross stretcher and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19thC English Mahogany Tilt Top Bobbin Occasional Table
19thC English Mahogany Tilt Top Bobbin Occasional Table

19thC English Mahogany Tilt Top Bobbin Occasional Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Tilt Top Bobbin Occasional Table sku 2198 W54.5 x D54.5 x H60 cm Total height when folded 90 cm Weight 4Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century English Bobbin Leg Oak Side Table with Drawer and H Form Stretcher
19th Century English Bobbin Leg Oak Side Table with Drawer and H Form Stretcher

19th Century English Bobbin Leg Oak Side Table with Drawer and H Form Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bobbin leg oak side table from the 19th century with single drawer and H-Form cross stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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English Bobbin Side Table
English Bobbin Side Table

English Bobbin Side Table

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H 22 in W 40 in D 28 in

English Bobbin Side Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English bobbin oak side table. Please contact for current availability and more information.

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Early 20th Century Tables

English Oak Side Table
English Oak Side Table

English Oak Side Table

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H 28.5 in W 40 in D 22 in

English Oak Side Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

19th century English oak side table with bobbin style legs, stretcher base and original brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century European Side Tables

18th Century English  Bobbin Side Table
18th Century English  Bobbin Side Table

18th Century English Bobbin Side Table

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H 28.25 in W 27 in D 18.25 in

18th Century English Bobbin Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

18th-C. English oak side table with a two plank top with a beveled edge, following down to a single drawer.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table
English Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table

English Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table

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H 26 in W 25 in D 18 in

English Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

English Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table

Category

Late 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table
19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

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H 28.35 in W 35.04 in D 17.72 in

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1860 19thC Mahogany Bobbin side table on solid brass castors Measures: W89 x D45 x H72cm.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Bleached English Pine Bobbin Side Table
19thC Bleached English Pine Bobbin Side Table

19thC Bleached English Pine Bobbin Side Table

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H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in

19thC Bleached English Pine Bobbin Side Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC Bleached English Pine Bobbin Side Table sku 1531 W82 x D43 x H72cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Fine 18th c. English Oak Bobbin Side Table
Fine 18th c. English Oak Bobbin Side Table

Fine 18th c. English Oak Bobbin Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine English oak side table having molded two piece top over single drawer with double drop pulls and wonderfully shaped apron.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table
19th Century English Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table

19th Century English Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak side table from England. The top is made up of three planks, all wth wonderful graining. The edge around the top are hand carved and beveled as well. The top foll...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Bobbin Leg Table
English Bobbin Leg Table

English Bobbin Leg Table

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H 28.38 in W 35.5 in D 21 in

English Bobbin Leg Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Oak Bobbin leg table with stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Bobbin Leg Side Table
Bobbin Leg Side Table

Bobbin Leg Side Table

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H 29 in W 33 in D 26.25 in

Bobbin Leg Side Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table with stretcher and single drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Bobbin Twist Side Tabl
Antique English Bobbin Twist Side Tabl

Antique English Bobbin Twist Side Tabl

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H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

Antique English Bobbin Twist Side Tabl

Located in Nashville, TN

This antique English bobbin twist side table is perfect for any room with interesting cross bars is a wonderful and sturdy side table perfect to add a little classic English flair to...

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

English 19th Century Bobbin Table
English 19th Century Bobbin Table

English 19th Century Bobbin Table

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H 28.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.5 in

English 19th Century Bobbin Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This playful English bobbin table is perfect for adding character and antique charm to your interior. The single board solid oak top rests over tall turned bobbin legs raised on a pl...

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Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table, 18th Century
Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table, 18th Century

Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table, 18th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE RUSTIC COUNTRY MADE TABLE Peg joined and made from oak with a carved drawer and raised on bobbin-turned supports and stretchers. The panel on the right-hand side is also car...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19thC English Mahogany Gypsy Bobbin Table
19thC English Mahogany Gypsy Bobbin Table

19thC English Mahogany Gypsy Bobbin Table

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H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

19thC English Mahogany Gypsy Bobbin Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Gypsy Bobbin Table sku 1674 W51 x D51 x H71 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Late 17th Century Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table with Drawer
English Late 17th Century Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table with Drawer

English Late 17th Century Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table with Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Late 17th Century Bobbin Turned Oak Side Table with Drawer and Box Stretcher

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Antique 17th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Stretcher Table, English, Side, Bobbin Turned, Gothic, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Stretcher Table, English, Side, Bobbin Turned, Gothic, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Stretcher Table, English, Side, Bobbin Turned, Gothic, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique stretcher table. An English, mahogany side table with bobbin turned legs, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Bobbin Gypsy Table
English 19th Century Bobbin Gypsy Table

English 19th Century Bobbin Gypsy Table

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H 25.2 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

English 19th Century Bobbin Gypsy Table

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Gypsy Table Single Plank Top, chamfered and decoratively carved edge. Elegant tapered Bobbin Legs. Good Patina. England, Circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Oak, Bobbin Leg Table
19th Century English Oak, Bobbin Leg Table

19th Century English Oak, Bobbin Leg Table

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H 18.25 in W 19.88 in D 19.25 in

19th Century English Oak, Bobbin Leg Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak side table with a beveled edge around the top and wonderfully turned bobbin legs and stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Geometric Front Oak Bobbin Legs Side Table with Drawer
English 19th Century Geometric Front Oak Bobbin Legs Side Table with Drawer

English 19th Century Geometric Front Oak Bobbin Legs Side Table with Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English carved geometric front oak side table from the 19th century, with single drawer, bobbin legs, H-form cross stretcher and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table from the Late 18th Century
English Georgian Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table from the Late 18th Century

English Georgian Oak Bobbin Leg Side Table from the Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak late 18th century Georgian side table with bobbin legs and cross stretcher.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III 1800s Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Bobbin Stretchers
English George III 1800s Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Bobbin Stretchers

English George III 1800s Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Bobbin Stretchers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English George III period oak side table from the early 19th century, with single drawer and bobbin stretchers.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Bobbin-Turned Oak Side Table with Bronze Hardware, James II
18th Century English Bobbin-Turned Oak Side Table with Bronze Hardware, James II

18th Century English Bobbin-Turned Oak Side Table with Bronze Hardware, James II

Located in Meulebeke, BE

United Kingdom / 18th Century / Side Table / oak and bronze / English / James II / English Restoration / Early Georgian A rare survivor from the late 17th to early 18th century, thi...

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Antique Early 18th Century British James II Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Period Tall English Oak Walnut Bobbin Turned Lamp Wine Side End Table
Edwardian Period Tall English Oak Walnut Bobbin Turned Lamp Wine Side End Table

Edwardian Period Tall English Oak Walnut Bobbin Turned Lamp Wine Side End Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Edwardian English oak and walnut Bobbin turned pillar side end table A very good looking and well made side table, its bobbin...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Butlers Tray & Stand
19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Butlers Tray & Stand

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Butlers Tray & Stand

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H 24.02 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Butlers Tray & Stand

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Butlers Tray & Stand sku 1809B W84 x D51 x H61 cm Weight 5 kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910
Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910

Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910.

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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Rustic 1880s Pine Cricket Tables with Round Top and Bobbin Legs
English Rustic 1880s Pine Cricket Tables with Round Top and Bobbin Legs

English Rustic 1880s Pine Cricket Tables with Round Top and Bobbin Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English pine cricket table from the late 19th century, with bobbin legs and round top. Born in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this charming cricket table fea...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Table
19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Table

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Table

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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Table sku 1225 W50 x D50 x H60cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bobbin Twist Side Table
19th Century English Bobbin Twist Side Table

19th Century English Bobbin Twist Side Table

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H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

19th Century English Bobbin Twist Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a wonderful 19th Century English round accent table featuring beautifully turned bobbin-style legs and sturdy stretcher base.

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Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Wood

William and Mary English Oak Side Table with Bobbin Legs

William and Mary English Oak Side Table with Bobbin Legs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A lovely William and Mary English oak table having good mellow color with single drawer over molded top standing on sausage turned legs joined by box stretcher.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Bobbin Turned Leg English Side End Lamp Wine Table Nice and Simple
Edwardian Oak Bobbin Turned Leg English Side End Lamp Wine Table Nice and Simple

Edwardian Oak Bobbin Turned Leg English Side End Lamp Wine Table Nice and Simple

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely simple English oak side table with bobbin turned legs A good looking well made and versatile table, it looks like it has had new s...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Oak

English Midcentury Low Bobbin Stool or Side Table
English Midcentury Low Bobbin Stool or Side Table

English Midcentury Low Bobbin Stool or Side Table

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H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in L 11.82 in

English Midcentury Low Bobbin Stool or Side Table

Located in London, GB

A stylish bobbin style low wooden stool, ideal for use as a low side table.

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table
English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

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H 26.78 in W 20.28 in D 20.28 in

English Mahogany Bobbin Side Table

Located in Southampton, GB

English Late 19th Century Mahogany Tripod Lamp Table With bobbin, lathe turned legs. Typically used to present lamps, vases or other decorative pieces. England, circa 1900. Height:...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table
19th Century English Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table

19th Century English Oak Bobbin Turned Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century English oak side table with drawer in frieze, bobbin turned legs and box stretcher ending in turned round feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19thC English Oak & Pine Bobbin Table
19thC English Oak & Pine Bobbin Table

19thC English Oak & Pine Bobbin Table

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H 27.56 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in

19thC English Oak & Pine Bobbin Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Oak & Pine Bobbin Table W89 x D44 x H70cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850
Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous small round table. Made from bleached tropical hardwood I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax the table. Sturdy construction   

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Antique 1850s English Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850
Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Small Antique Bleached Bobbin Turned Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous small round table. Made from fruitwood. Recently bleached. I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax the table. Sturdy construction Free U...

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Antique 1850s English Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique wooden English Side Table with Straw and Turned Bobbin Legs, 19th C.
Antique wooden English Side Table with Straw and Turned Bobbin Legs, 19th C.

Antique wooden English Side Table with Straw and Turned Bobbin Legs, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Elegant antique English side table from the late 19th century. Solid wood table top with relief edge on turned bobbin legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Small Antique Oak Gateleg Table With Bobbin Turned Supports. English, C.1910
Small Antique Oak Gateleg Table With Bobbin Turned Supports. English, C.1910

Small Antique Oak Gateleg Table With Bobbin Turned Supports. English, C.1910

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous small oak table with bobbin turned supports Lovely colour of oak Drawer in one end Sturdy construction. The measurement relates to the table open Free UK delivery. ...

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Vintage 1910s English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th-C. Victorian Era English Bobbin Carved Oak Stool With Brass Top
Late 19th-C. Victorian Era English Bobbin Carved Oak Stool With Brass Top

Late 19th-C. Victorian Era English Bobbin Carved Oak Stool With Brass Top

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an English Victorian era bobbin carved low stool with a brass top. I think it is oak. The base is in very good condition. The top shows some wear; copper showing thru the nai...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Cricket End Side Table Tripod Guéridon Style
Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Cricket End Side Table Tripod Guéridon Style

Antique English Carved Oak Bobbin Cricket End Side Table Tripod Guéridon Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, another unique antique English oak 'cricket' or occasional table~ ~Large traditional English “bobbin” turned legs and same large bobbin turned stretcher (always...

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Antique 1890s English Tudor Tables

Materials

Oak

William & Mary English Bobbin Turned Walnut Side Table, Early 18th Century
William & Mary English Bobbin Turned Walnut Side Table, Early 18th Century

William & Mary English Bobbin Turned Walnut Side Table, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The William & Mary English side table with rectangular top with molded edge and drawer below with brass tear drop pulls.

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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary End Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Side Lamp Bobbin Turned Gypsy Table, circa 1890
Antique English Victorian Side Lamp Bobbin Turned Gypsy Table, circa 1890

Antique English Victorian Side Lamp Bobbin Turned Gypsy Table, circa 1890

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Antique lamp table A Victorian walnut lamp table with bobbin turned legs lozenge-shaped under tier with octagonal tabletop above. Condition: With wearing consistent with age and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Bobbin Legged 3 Drawer Side Table
English Bobbin Legged 3 Drawer Side Table

English Bobbin Legged 3 Drawer Side Table

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H 29.5 in W 37.75 in D 27.75 in

English Bobbin Legged 3 Drawer Side Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

An early turned leg side table, generously proportioned with a single center drawer and two faux front drawers on either side. Very good walnut color and patina on the top. The base ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

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English Bobbin Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English bobbin side table you’re looking for. Each English bobbin side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English bobbin side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right English bobbin side table, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an English Bobbin Side Table?

Prices for an English bobbin side table start at $596 and top out at $12,750 with the average selling for $2,535.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered —  find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.