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French Empire Mahogany Console Table
French Empire Mahogany Console Table

French Empire Mahogany Console Table

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite French Empire mahogany console table

Category

1820s French Empire Old Antique Table

Materials

Mahogany

Brutalist, Rustic Spanish Farm Table
Brutalist, Rustic Spanish Farm Table

Brutalist, Rustic Spanish Farm Table

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Rustic,Brutalist Spanish Farm table in a bleached Chestnut Wood, the table comes from a Country

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Old Antique Table

Materials

Chestnut

Venetian Decoupage Table SATURDAY SALE
Venetian Decoupage Table SATURDAY SALE

Venetian Decoupage Table SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

fabulous decoupage table in its original Venetian red paint with old gilt trim. Interesting panels

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Cherry Farm Table, Oak Base
Antique Cherry Farm Table, Oak Base

Antique Cherry Farm Table, Oak Base

Located in Port Chester, NY

the table. Some old wear on the legs, shown.

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Big farm table
Big farm table

Big farm table

Unavailable|$5,462

Big farm table

Located in Skogås, Stockholms län

Beautiful old farm table with incredible patina! Seating 10-12 people.

Category

Early 1900s French Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Marble Top Tall Tables
Pair of Marble Top Tall Tables

Pair of Marble Top Tall Tables

Unavailable|$1,200 / set

Pair of Marble Top Tall Tables

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderful pair of circa 1900 marble top tables with old craquellure black paint over red mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century Old Antique Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Rustic Preparation Plank English Table, 1900s
Antique Rustic Preparation Plank English Table, 1900s

Antique Rustic Preparation Plank English Table, 1900s

Located in PEGO, Alicante

island in solid wood, vintage preparation side table, old dining console Supported by two sets of legs

Category

Early 20th Century British Old Antique Table

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

Old lacquered altar table. Interesting design with drawers on the inside of each pedestal.

Category

19th Century Chinese Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Welsh Pine Cricket Table
19th Century Welsh Pine Cricket Table

19th Century Welsh Pine Cricket Table

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very nice 19th century pine cricket table from an old farmhouse in Montgomeryshire in Wales. The

Category

1860s Welsh Victorian Old Antique Table

Materials

Pine

English Table Lamps
English Table Lamps

English Table Lamps

Unavailable|$750

English Table Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

We carry a selection of turn of last century English table Lamps made from old English table legs

Category

Early 20th Century English Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Mahogany

Swedish Rococo Table
Swedish Rococo Table

Swedish Rococo Table

Unavailable|$18,000

Swedish Rococo Table

Located in Fredericksburg, TX

way or designed work space. The wooden table top is old, but not original.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Dining Table
Louis XVI Dining Table

Louis XVI Dining Table

Unavailable|$12,500

Louis XVI Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Louis XVI French dining table with three leaves, "D" ends, casters, beautiful old paint. Table

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Table

Pair of Chinese Half Moon Console Tables, circa 1860
Pair of Chinese Half Moon Console Tables, circa 1860

Pair of Chinese Half Moon Console Tables, circa 1860

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Pair of Chinese half moon console tables, circa 1860. A pair of Chinese console tables that join

Category

1860s Chinese Other Old Antique Table

Materials

Poplar, Pine

17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

higher, this inestimable Iberian (Spain or Portugal) pendant and brooch with 23 old table rose cut

Category

Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Old Antique Table

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

English 17th Century Gateleg Table
English 17th Century Gateleg Table

English 17th Century Gateleg Table

Located in Kirkland, WA

English 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table This is a wonderful old original gateleg table with two

Category

Mid-17th Century English Charles II Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of Demi Lune Tables
Pair of Demi Lune Tables

Pair of Demi Lune Tables

Unavailable|$2,645

Pair of Demi Lune Tables

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of primitive painted demi lune tables in old ivory paint. sold as a pair

Category

Early 20th Century English Old Antique Table

old store counter with 29 drawers dating from the end of the 19th century very b
old store counter with 29 drawers dating from the end of the 19th century very b

old store counter with 29 drawers dating from the end of the 19th century very b

By Artisan House

Located in Somme-Leuze, BE

magnificent store counter with 29 drawers at the end of the 19th century, it has retained its original patina and has not had any restoration pretty oak shelf in perfect state of con...

Category

19th Century French Country Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood, Oak, Harewood, Pine, Paint

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table
Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table

Early 1900s English Oak Gateleg Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

circa early 1900s England. A gorgeous oak folding gateleg table, filled with old-world charm

Category

Early 1900s English Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Large Oak Trestle Table with Thick Solid Plank Top
19th Century French Large Oak Trestle Table with Thick Solid Plank Top

19th Century French Large Oak Trestle Table with Thick Solid Plank Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lovely old French oak table is quite a substantial and impressive one. The very thick (2.5

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty

Unavailable|$6,750 / set

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty

Located in Vigevano, IT

not only to a too old table, but to create a unique effect with a modern table made of steel or

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Old Antique Table

Materials

Cypress

Country  Work Table
Country  Work Table

Country Work Table

Unavailable|$3,400

Country Work Table

Located in Culver City, CA

A boldly formed old work table, circa 1900, standing on four square splayed legs. The wood shows a

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table with Shelf
Coffee Table with Shelf

Coffee Table with Shelf

Unavailable|$2,900

Coffee Table with Shelf

Located in Woodbury, CT

An old work table. Perfect for a coffee table

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Old Antique Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables Nesting Coffee Tables English, 1910
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables Nesting Coffee Tables English, 1910

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Tables Nesting Coffee Tables English, 1910

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

: Reasonably solid and sturdy. Small chip to inlay on front of middle table. Old mend to bottom back foot of

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Old Antique Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table
19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table

19th Century English Oak Double Gateleg Barley Twist Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Circa 1860 England. A gorgeous oak folding double gateleg table, filled with old-world charm

Category

1860s English Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

French Coffee Table, circa 1880
French Coffee Table, circa 1880

French Coffee Table, circa 1880

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Old French farmhouse table cut down to coffee table height, with one drawer. Mixed woods, walnut

Category

Late 19th Century European Old Antique Table

Large Antique 19th Century Swedish Painted Dining Room Table
Large Antique 19th Century Swedish Painted Dining Room Table

Large Antique 19th Century Swedish Painted Dining Room Table

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional, antique Gustavian style painted dining room table was crafted in Sweden, circa

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century French Walnut Crescent Table and Two Benches
18th Century French Walnut Crescent Table and Two Benches

18th Century French Walnut Crescent Table and Two Benches

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the North of France, this one of a kind 18th Century Crescent Table and Two Benches where

Category

18th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

Very Large Early Nineteenth Century Five Pedestal Irish Antique Dining Table
Very Large Early Nineteenth Century Five Pedestal Irish Antique Dining Table

Very Large Early Nineteenth Century Five Pedestal Irish Antique Dining Table

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

hundred year old, five pedestal table with exceptional provenance. Irish circa 1820 Provinance: Rossdhu

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Regency Old Antique Table

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant and Sturdy Antique Walnut Writing Table
Elegant and Sturdy Antique Walnut Writing Table

Elegant and Sturdy Antique Walnut Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Little walnut writing table with fine old skiver top and intricate tooling. This table is 28 1/2

Category

19th Century British Old Antique Table

Philippine Wood Coffee Table with Contemporary Base
Philippine Wood Coffee Table with Contemporary Base

Philippine Wood Coffee Table with Contemporary Base

By Galen Lowe

Located in Seattle, WA

to the table. With contemporary metal "dumbells" securing old age cracks. Table top early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer
Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Located in Providence, RI

table bares an old grunge type surface. While definitely a country or provincial piece, the workmanship

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Old Antique Table

Materials

Cherry

Federal Hepplewhite Gate Leg Card Table, New England, circa 1790
Federal Hepplewhite Gate Leg Card Table, New England, circa 1790

Federal Hepplewhite Gate Leg Card Table, New England, circa 1790

Located in Alexandria, VA

wood. The card table has an old restored French polish. Dimensions below are when closed; when open it

Category

1790s American Federal Old Antique Table

Rare Classical or Gothic Mahogany Marble-Top Center Table, NY, circa 1845
Rare Classical or Gothic Mahogany Marble-Top Center Table, NY, circa 1845

Rare Classical or Gothic Mahogany Marble-Top Center Table, NY, circa 1845

Located in Providence, RI

table retains an older, replaced marble top and all else in original, Fine condition.

Category

19th Century American Gothic Revival Old Antique Table

Materials

Marble

Antique French Brass Coffee Table Enclosing a Rug Under Glass, circa 1900
Antique French Brass Coffee Table Enclosing a Rug Under Glass, circa 1900

Antique French Brass Coffee Table Enclosing a Rug Under Glass, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

within the frame and retains the original glass top. This table is old brass and retains traces of brass

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Old Antique Table

Materials

Brass

Carved And Lacquered Wooden Console, Early 19th Century Circa 1800-1820, France
Carved And Lacquered Wooden Console, Early 19th Century Circa 1800-1820, France

Carved And Lacquered Wooden Console, Early 19th Century Circa 1800-1820, France

Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR

wooden console table with its old patina, typical of the Louis XVI style, early 19th century (circa 1800

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Georgian Country Oak Lowboy
Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Unavailable|$3,535

Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Located in Port Chester, NY

base. The oak has a rich and warm color. A good lamp table or end table. Some old wear on the apron

Category

Late 18th Century English Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Old German Marble-Top Nightstand Or End Table
Old German Marble-Top Nightstand Or End Table

Old German Marble-Top Nightstand Or End Table

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Old German marble-top nightstand or end table. Old German marble-top nightstand or can be used

Category

1890s Hungarian Country Old Antique Table

Materials

Marble

18th Century Antique Rustic French Console
18th Century Antique Rustic French Console

18th Century Antique Rustic French Console

Located in London, GB

An 18th century French pine Console table with old paint and nice wear and tear - very charming and

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Table

18th century old primitive rustic French pine table from savoie
18th century old primitive rustic French pine table from savoie

18th century old primitive rustic French pine table from savoie

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

rare and original small pine table can be used as a night stand typical primitive table

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Table

Materials

Pine

Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington C.1917
Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington C.1917

Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington C.1917

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington dated Circa.1917 Her head is

Category

1910s English Victorian Old Antique Table

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams
Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams

Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams

Located in London, GB

A very good set of a dozen Victorian Old English Thread pattern table spoons engraved with family

Category

1840s English Old Antique Table

Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781
Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781

Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781

By John Lambe

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very rare 18th century plain Old English pattern silver table fork engraved with a contemporary

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Old Antique Table

Materials

Silver

Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw
Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw

Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw

Located in Joelton, TN

that predates the typical old mine cut, which were created between the table cut and old mine cut

Category

19th Century European Georgian Old Antique Table

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Graduated Multi Old Cut Diamond Brooch Set in 18ct White Gold & Platinum, c.1910
Graduated Multi Old Cut Diamond Brooch Set in 18ct White Gold & Platinum, c.1910

Graduated Multi Old Cut Diamond Brooch Set in 18ct White Gold & Platinum, c.1910

Located in London, GB

old cut diamonds with high table facets, with a rose cut diamond at each end. The sides of the brooch

Category

1910s British Edwardian Old Antique Table

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

The Artist’s Mother seated at a table, looking right: Three quarter length
The Artist’s Mother seated at a table, looking right: Three quarter length

The Artist’s Mother seated at a table, looking right: Three quarter length

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper bearing a “Foolscap with Five-Pointed Collar” watermark (Ash/Fletcher 19.I.b; Hinterding 2006 I.a.a). Signed in the plate with ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Old Antique Table

Materials

Etching

Garden Dining Table
Garden Dining Table

Garden Dining Table

Unavailable|$2,450

Garden Dining Table

Located in New York, NY

stretcher, this table is in old white paint.

Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

One Drawer Antique Console Table
One Drawer Antique Console Table

One Drawer Antique Console Table

Located in Merrimack, NH

old antique side table adds delightful Asia flair to any room.

Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Old Antique Table

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elmwood Altar Table, 18th Century
Chinese Elmwood Altar Table, 18th Century

Chinese Elmwood Altar Table, 18th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this exquisite, over 200 years old, altar table from the Shanxi province. This elmwood

Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Model T Ford Windshield Industrial Table
Model T Ford Windshield Industrial Table

Model T Ford Windshield Industrial Table

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Great old Industrial glass top table. The glass top is thick, encased in a brass, and painted black

Category

Early 1900s Old Antique Table

Large Napoleon III Cast Iron Garden Table
Large Napoleon III Cast Iron Garden Table

Large Napoleon III Cast Iron Garden Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

An unusual Napoleon III cast iron garden table in an old mellow white painted surface

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Table

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Old Antique Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old antique table for your home. Each old antique table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without an old antique table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right old antique table, those designed in Louis XV, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made old antique table over the years, but those crafted by Old Hickory Furniture Company, Old Paris and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Old Antique Table?

An old antique table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $202 and the highest can go for as much as $75,034.

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 Old Antique Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique Brunswick pool table, look for the Brunswick name printed in large letters directly on the wood or on a metal plate attached to the side of the pool table or outer rail. Brunswick tables were only made with wood, so check to see if the rails are solid wood. Another aspect to inspect is how the table is put together. The brand’s website includes a long list of unique construction elements specific to their tables. Find a selection of Brunswick game tables and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 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 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 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 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.