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17th Century Money Changer's Table
17th Century Money Changer's Table

17th Century Money Changer's Table

$19,500

H 33.5 in W 42.38 in D 30.25 in

17th Century Money Changer's Table

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional 17th century Money Changer's Table from Flanders. Beautifully constructed from

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Center Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1960's Aldo Tura Table Wood Lacquered Money Notes Italian
1960's Aldo Tura Table Wood Lacquered Money Notes Italian

1960's Aldo Tura Table Wood Lacquered Money Notes Italian

$3,055

H 23.43 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

1960's Aldo Tura Table Wood Lacquered Money Notes Italian

By Aldo Tura

Located in Milano, IT

'Unusual 'Notes' coffee table, circa 1960 Wood and lacquered tabletop decorated with Money notes

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Money Dining Table by Fabio Arcaini and Paul Rousso
Money Dining Table by Fabio Arcaini and Paul Rousso

Money Dining Table by Fabio Arcaini and Paul Rousso

$112,279 / item

H 28.75 in W 64.45 in D 69.3 in

Money Dining Table by Fabio Arcaini and Paul Rousso

Located in Dubai, AE

The Money dining table boasts exceptional Paul Rousso’s sculptural money banknotes, which were

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage

Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage

$7,184

H 21.26 in W 7.88 in D 13.39 in

Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage

Located in London, GB

marble inset top. An exceptional table with crafty hidden sliding storage, accessed by a thick high

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Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table
Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table

Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table

By Sheraton Revival

Located in Chicago, IL

gamble large sums of money among the wealthy. Game tables are an example of specialized furniture

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Restored Pair of End Tables by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Rare Restored Pair of End Tables by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954

Rare Restored Pair of End Tables by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

look of old money. Excellent restored condition. The tables have undergone a meticulous complete

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite "S" or "$" Sculptural Table Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite "S" or "$" Sculptural Table Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite "S" or "$" Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite "S" or "$" (Money Sign) Sculptural Table Lamp. Circa Mid

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Breathtaking Restored Walnut Extension Dining Table by Baker, circa 1960
Breathtaking Restored Walnut Extension Dining Table by Baker, circa 1960

Breathtaking Restored Walnut Extension Dining Table by Baker, circa 1960

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

old money. The table measures 68" long in its reduced state and comes with two (2) 18" wide leaves

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Vintage 1960s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Breathtaking Restored Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, c 1960
Breathtaking Restored Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, c 1960

Breathtaking Restored Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, c 1960

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

dining room. The unmistakable look of old money. The table measures 60" long in its reduced state and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Supremely Elegant Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Supremely Elegant Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960

Supremely Elegant Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

anchor a serious dining room. The unmistakable look of old money. The table measures 54" long in its

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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Majestic Elliptical Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1958
Majestic Elliptical Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1958

Majestic Elliptical Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1958

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

anchor intended for a serious dining room. The unmistakable look of old money. The table is 54 inches

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Cross Legs Wood Coffee Table Black with Glass Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
Cross Legs Wood Coffee Table Black with Glass Top by Miduny, Made in Italy

Cross Legs Wood Coffee Table Black with Glass Top by Miduny, Made in Italy

By Miduny, Ale Preda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

lines and sharp legs give chairs a run for the money. The Cross Legs coffee table ships flat and

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2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Glass, Plywood

Carved Chinese Wood Mirror Panel Depicting Bats Symbol of Happiness Good Fortune
Carved Chinese Wood Mirror Panel Depicting Bats Symbol of Happiness Good Fortune

Carved Chinese Wood Mirror Panel Depicting Bats Symbol of Happiness Good Fortune

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

wing pattern to encourage gamblers to lose money at the betting tables. While in the west, the arrival

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

FLOS Guns Collection M16 Floor Lamp in Gold by Philippe Starck
FLOS Guns Collection M16 Floor Lamp in Gold by Philippe Starck

FLOS Guns Collection M16 Floor Lamp in Gold by Philippe Starck

By Flos, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

statement. "The gold of the weapons represents the collusion between money and war. The Table Gun symbolizes

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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George III Period Mahogany Antique Pembroke Table
George III Period Mahogany Antique Pembroke Table

George III Period Mahogany Antique Pembroke Table

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H 28.5 in W 19 in D 35.75 in

George III Period Mahogany Antique Pembroke Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

hidden hinges. This is a really good little Pembroke table for the money and it is 28½" high which is

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Swiss Money Changer Table
17th Century Swiss Money Changer Table

17th Century Swiss Money Changer Table

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H 30.25 in W 46.5 in D 34.75 in

17th Century Swiss Money Changer Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This intriguing table was used to discreetly exchange currencies between the world’s first bankers

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Antique 17th Century Swiss Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Money Lender Table
Fine Money Lender Table

Fine Money Lender Table

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H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in

Fine Money Lender Table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This table of high quality can be entirely dismantled. Four lateral crossbars are secured with

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Antique 16th Century Swiss Medieval Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

17th Century French Money Changer Table
17th Century French Money Changer Table

17th Century French Money Changer Table

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H 29.13 in W 43.63 in D 22 in

17th Century French Money Changer Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This intriguing table was used to discreetly exchange currencies between the worlds first bankers

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Game Tables

Money Side Table, Limited Edition by Jaime Hayon
Money Side Table, Limited Edition by Jaime Hayon

Money Side Table, Limited Edition by Jaime Hayon

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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in L 23.63 in

Money Side Table, Limited Edition by Jaime Hayon

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Geneve, CH

Money Side Table, Limited Edition by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: 60 x 49 x 59 cm Materials

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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

"Money-Frog Table" by Angelo and Justinian Montaperto
"Money-Frog Table" by Angelo and Justinian Montaperto

"Money-Frog Table" by Angelo and Justinian Montaperto

By Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This one-of-a-kind occasional table has been handcrafted from a gorgeously-polished, free-form

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest

19th Century Chinese Money Chest

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H 37 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Chinese Money Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese black lacquered walnut money chest with two doors with brass hardware, and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut and Slate Swiss Money Changer Style Side Table
19th Century Walnut and Slate Swiss Money Changer Style Side Table

19th Century Walnut and Slate Swiss Money Changer Style Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Swiss money changer/side table. Hand-carved from walnut in the

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Slate

French 19th Century "Money Collecting Trunk"
French 19th Century "Money Collecting Trunk"

French 19th Century "Money Collecting Trunk"

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H 28.5 in W 26.88 in D 14.13 in

French 19th Century "Money Collecting Trunk"

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming and Primitive 18th century "money collecting box - trunk" soundly constructed from

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Antique 18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850

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H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry Money Changer's Table, Sliding Top
Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry Money Changer's Table, Sliding Top

Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry Money Changer's Table, Sliding Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 18th century walnut and lemon wood marquetry table from Italy was originally used by a money

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Antique 1780s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Money Changer's Table
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Money Changer's Table

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Money Changer's Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

period table was originally used by a money changer. Constructed of hand pegged walnut, this piece

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Sycamore, Walnut

Dining Table in Solid Elm
Dining Table in Solid Elm

Dining Table in Solid Elm

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H 30 in W 84.5 in D 38.75 in

Dining Table in Solid Elm

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

patina finish. Great table for the money.

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Early 2000s English Country Dining Room Tables

Supremely Elegant Mahogany Extension Dining Table by Widdicomb, circa 1970
Supremely Elegant Mahogany Extension Dining Table by Widdicomb, circa 1970

Supremely Elegant Mahogany Extension Dining Table by Widdicomb, circa 1970

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

archive obviously served as an influence. The unmistakable look of old money. Supreme jewelry! The table

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Low Side Table
19th Century Low Side Table

19th Century Low Side Table

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H 14 in W 13 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Low Side Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century money table, Chinese low table. A small low table of pear wood with one drawer. Cut

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique and Rustic Early 1700s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer
Antique and Rustic Early 1700s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Antique and Rustic Early 1700s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Located in Lisse, NL

travelers, also started lending money. These tables therefor are at the very root of banking and just like

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer
Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Located in Lisse, NL

travelers, also started 'safekeeping' and lending money. These tables therefor are at the very root of

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer
Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Antique and Rustic Early 1800s Wooden Spanish Countryside Pay Table with Drawer

Located in Lisse, NL

, also became started 'safekeeping' and lending money. These tables therefor are at the very root of

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Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Mahogany Games Table
Regency Style Mahogany Games Table

Regency Style Mahogany Games Table

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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 57 in

Regency Style Mahogany Games Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

insert on the top, with decorative tooling and motifs, with seven scooped money wells. The table fits

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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique 18th century Spanish provincial side table
Antique 18th century Spanish provincial side table

Antique 18th century Spanish provincial side table

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H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 24.41 in

Antique 18th century Spanish provincial side table

Located in Meulebeke, BE

. You can still see the notch in the table top where the money fell in. The table has a beautiful patina

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th-20th Century English Game or Envelope Table
19th-20th Century English Game or Envelope Table

19th-20th Century English Game or Envelope Table

Located in Savannah, GA

. There are scoops for each player to put there money in. The table has well tapered legs that sit on the

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large Green Chinese Marble Money Stone Statue
Large Green Chinese Marble Money Stone Statue

Large Green Chinese Marble Money Stone Statue

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Green Chinese marble money stone table top statue, Mid-Century Modern. Large green marble with

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Poltrona Frau "Obi" Bed Side Bedside Tables Drawers in "Pelle" Leather
Poltrona Frau "Obi" Bed Side Bedside Tables Drawers in "Pelle" Leather

Poltrona Frau "Obi" Bed Side Bedside Tables Drawers in "Pelle" Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

European furniture money can buy. Each table's dimensions are H-38cm, W-57cm and D-44cm and, costing in

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2010s Italian Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tile Topped "Money" Tables
Pair of Tile Topped "Money" Tables

Pair of Tile Topped "Money" Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical pair of tile top tables imbedded with 1960's coins and shells.

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Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Money Chest
Money Chest

Money Chest

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H 20 in W 20.25 in D 15.5 in

Money Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Money Chest

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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Money Chest
Money Chest

Money Chest

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H 22 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Money Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Lidded Money Chest

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Early 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass

Shanxi Money Chest
Shanxi Money Chest

Shanxi Money Chest

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H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in

Shanxi Money Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Money Chest ( 2 available priced and sold separately)

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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Tibetan Money Chest
Tibetan Money Chest

Tibetan Money Chest

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H 22 in W 22 in D 16 in

Tibetan Money Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Tibetan Money Chest on Stand ( 2 available priced and sold separately )

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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Vintage Lucite Lamp with Imbedded Money Branch
Vintage Lucite Lamp with Imbedded Money Branch

Vintage Lucite Lamp with Imbedded Money Branch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Lucite Lamp with "Money" Branch Imbedded in Base, French, Circa 1970 Black

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

French Oak Draper's Table
French Oak Draper's Table

French Oak Draper's Table

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H 33 in W 118 in D 23 in

French Oak Draper's Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very nice early 20th century French oak draper's table with shelf, money slot and a great

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Early 20th Century French Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table
Coffee Table

Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 34 in D 32.5 in

Coffee Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ming Styled Money Chest/Trunk Coffee Table

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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

Located in Madrid , ES

it also served as a dining table and money lender's counter. Florentine pietra dura cabinet with

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Located in MILANO, IT

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By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Located in Coimbra, PT

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables

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$250,000 / item

H 29.13 in W 326.77 in D 82.68 in

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By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

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2010s Chinese Dining Room Tables

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$73,000

H 42.52 in W 30.32 in D 41.34 in

Levitaz Dining Table Base Cast Bronze

By Katz Studio

Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS

The Levitaz Dining Table stands as a sculptural centerpiece, a testament to the fusion of timeless material and modern aesthetics. Cast in bronze, its form is a series of cascading c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

1955 Piero Fornasetti Cabinet Printed Wood Brass Lacquer Gold Italian Panoplie
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By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

This rare Panoplie cabinet, created circa 1955 by Atelier Fornasetti, exemplifies Piero Fornasetti’s masterful blend of surrealism, craftsmanship, and refined wit. Constructed from l...

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Brass

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Money Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the money table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each money table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cast stone and metal. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage money table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a money table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A money table, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Amarist, Angelo Montaperto and Justinian Montaperto each produced at least one beautiful money table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Money Table?

A money table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,980, while the lowest priced sells for $1,117 and the highest can go for as much as $52,025.

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