Lion Feet Library Table

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lion feet library table for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every lion feet library table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lion feet library table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lion feet library table bearing Regency, Empire or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion feet library table over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith, Druce & Co. and Howard & Sons Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Prices for a lion feet library table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $615 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.