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19th Century Iron Painted Garden Chairs and Table, circa 1880
19th Century Iron Painted Garden Chairs and Table, circa 1880

19th Century Iron Painted Garden Chairs and Table, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Iron Painted Garden Chairs and Table, circa 1880 A charming old iron garden set with

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

Brutalist, Primitive Spanish Chest in a Bleached Wood
Brutalist, Primitive Spanish Chest in a Bleached Wood

Brutalist, Primitive Spanish Chest in a Bleached Wood

Located in Schellebelle, BE

design, 4 panelled front , clawfeet and iron lock, Can be used as a coffee table, beautiful and old

Category

1890s Spanish Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Dining Room Set by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Circa 1905
Dining Room Set by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Circa 1905

Dining Room Set by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Circa 1905

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

cm, D app. 48 cm Table: old adhesive label Jacob & Josef Kohn cf Sales catalogue Jacob & Josef Kohn

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Old Antique Table

Materials

Beech

19th Century Side Console Table
19th Century Side Console Table

19th Century Side Console Table

Located in Vosselaar, BE

19th century sidetable with two plank oak top. The bases with a unusual design. Old table with a

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Walnut Dining Table
18th Century Walnut Dining Table

18th Century Walnut Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

18th century thick slab walnut table with a two board top. The base is a 100 years old. Table is

Category

18th Century Italian Old Antique Table

Materials

Walnut

18th Ctr. Alter Table
18th Ctr. Alter Table

18th Ctr. Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

old table). Charming table with character. Wear consistent with age and use.  

Category

18th Century Chinese Ming Old Antique Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Antique Console Table
Vintage Antique Console Table

Vintage Antique Console Table

Located in Round Top, TX

of distressed green columns are topped with and old table top creating a wonderfully aged piece

Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

Octagonal Signed Old Hickory Cocktail Table/ Side Table
Octagonal Signed Old Hickory Cocktail Table/ Side Table

Octagonal Signed Old Hickory Cocktail Table/ Side Table

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Octagono shape old hickory table. Stamped by Old Hickory Chair Company Martinsville, Indiana. It

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Old Antique Table

Materials

Hickory

Antique Italian Monastery Table
Antique Italian Monastery Table

Antique Italian Monastery Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This extremely old table is made from a solid Walnut slab and retains its original trestle base

Category

17th Century Italian Old Antique Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top
19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top

19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

authenticity of a century old table. Supporting the massive marble top is a heavy ornately curved iron base

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top
19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top

19th Century Noir Patisserie Table with Marble Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

authenticity of a century old table. Supporting the massive marble top is a heavy ornately curved iron base

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique French Empire-Style Mahogany Pedestal Table, circa 1840
Antique French Empire-Style Mahogany Pedestal Table, circa 1840

Antique French Empire-Style Mahogany Pedestal Table, circa 1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

table will extend to take many leafs; but as with most older French tables, it comes with none. (We can

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Mid-19th Century French Old Antique Table

Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Wooden Prep Island Table
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Wooden Prep Island Table

Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Wooden Prep Island Table

Located in Nashville, TN

floral arrangement, games, or books. A very sturdy old table that will live on for years to come. Age

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps

By Old Paris

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

These large French old Paris porcelain lamps feature purple 'puce camaieu' landscape paintings on

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Table

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Table / Exhibition Table Early Showa Period Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Table / Exhibition Table Early Showa Period Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Table / Exhibition Table Early Showa Period Wabi Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It's an old table in Japan. Cedar and pine are used for the materials. It seems that it was made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Old Antique Table

Materials

Cedar

Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition.
Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition.

Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition.

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Buchanan, MI

Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition. Very good condition with incredible

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste
Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste

Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste

By Old Paris

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of Old Paris porcelain lamps feature wooden lacquered tops closing the vase mouth

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Old Antique Table

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table

Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Low Table
19th Century Chinese Low Table

19th Century Chinese Low Table

Located in Chicago, IL

centuries-old table stands out as a surprisingly modern-looking coffee table.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Old Antique Table

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table
Antique Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table

Located in London, GB

still to be seen on the top, which gives this extremely old table even more character. Measures

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Old Antique Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Farm Table, circa 1850-1860
Antique American Farm Table, circa 1850-1860

Antique American Farm Table, circa 1850-1860

Located in Rochester, NY

old table. Circa 1850-1860. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section

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Mid-19th Century American Country Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brittany Side Table
19th Century Brittany Side Table

19th Century Brittany Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This little 150-200 year old table is from Brittany in France. It is richly sculpted of European

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Table

Adjustable Industrial Height Dining or Bar Table - 200 year old
Adjustable Industrial Height Dining or Bar Table - 200 year old

Adjustable Industrial Height Dining or Bar Table - 200 year old

Located in Peekskill, NY

200 plus year old table top has a 32" diameter with 2.5" thick hand-wrought iron banding and the

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Farm Table
19th Century French Farm Table

19th Century French Farm Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

adding a small shim. It is an old table with good construction. As always more photos are available upon

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19th Century French Old Antique Table

Painted Pine Turned Leg Side Table
Painted Pine Turned Leg Side Table

Painted Pine Turned Leg Side Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

It is very unusual to find an old table with these dimensions, perfect as a side table at the wall

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Old Antique Table

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Old Hickory Table and Five  Chairs
Mid Century Old Hickory Table and Five  Chairs

Mid Century Old Hickory Table and Five Chairs

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing seven pieces matching chairs and oval table signed Old Hickory. All in very good

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Old Antique Table

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s
Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Very old table lamp from 1930s in Bauhaus style. Cast Iron base. Green enameled iron shade. The arm

Category

Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Tilt Top Table
Antique Georgian Tilt Top Table

Antique Georgian Tilt Top Table

Located in London, GB

age. There are various small marks and indentations as would be expected for a 200 year old table

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Work Table with Drawers
Work Table with Drawers

Work Table with Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

, Industrial base is new, adding structural strength and an Industrial vibe to the old table.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Georgian circa 1820 Mahogany Tripod Side End Lamp Wine Table
Fine Antique Georgian circa 1820 Mahogany Tripod Side End Lamp Wine Table

Fine Antique Georgian circa 1820 Mahogany Tripod Side End Lamp Wine Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

you wouldn't expect from a 200-year-old table. Dimensions Height:- 70.5cm Width:- 42.5cm top

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1820s English George IV Old Antique Table

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Country Fruit Wood Dining Table
Early 20th Century French Country Fruit Wood Dining Table

Early 20th Century French Country Fruit Wood Dining Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Made in France just before the first world war circa 1900 to 1914 this lovely old table has a great

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Old Antique Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Farm Dining Kitchen Table from France
Antique Farm Dining Kitchen Table from France

Antique Farm Dining Kitchen Table from France

Located in Round Top, TX

This old table may have started life as a work table, likely on a farm in the French countryside

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Stone Top Iron Bistrot Pedestal Table from Normandy
19th Century French Stone Top Iron Bistrot Pedestal Table from Normandy

19th Century French Stone Top Iron Bistrot Pedestal Table from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

character and distress. Small chip on the top edge (see detailed images). Place this wonderful old table on

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Table

Materials

Stone, Iron

French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table
French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table

French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

as well as the basal stretcher that braces the four legs. As with many older tables, this table was

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1830s French French Provincial Old Antique Table

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table
French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table

French 19th Century Walnut Farmhouse Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

well as the basal stretcher that braces the four legs. As with many older tables, this table was raised

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19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Table

Materials

Iron

18th Century Folding Side Table Josephinism Period, Austria, circa 1790
18th Century Folding Side Table Josephinism Period, Austria, circa 1790

18th Century Folding Side Table Josephinism Period, Austria, circa 1790

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

cherry, burl and mahogany. Beside the gorgeous design, this over 230 year old table impresses with lovely

Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Old Antique Table

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Nutwood, Burl

Antique French Pine Farm Table Dining Table
Antique French Pine Farm Table Dining Table

Antique French Pine Farm Table Dining Table

Located in Round Top, TX

This old table may have started life as a work table, likely on a farm in the French countryside

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood, Pine

Old Hickory Oval Dinning Table
Old Hickory Oval Dinning Table

Old Hickory Oval Dinning Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Hickory dining table with inlaid wood tabletop. The condition is very good , strong and sturdy

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Old Antique Table

Materials

Hickory

Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table
Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table

Grand 18th Century Rustic Country French Banquet Table

Located in Dallas, TX

possibly one of the largest and heaviest 200+ year-old tables we've seen in 27 years in the business

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1760s French Rustic Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Harvest Table (reproduction from old wood)
Harvest Table (reproduction from old wood)

Harvest Table (reproduction from old wood)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A truly believable reproduction! This table is fashioned after an 18th century Danish Country table

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18th Century and Earlier Danish Old Antique Table

Early 19th Century Baroque Oak Work Table Refectory Table from Denmark
Early 19th Century Baroque Oak Work Table Refectory Table from Denmark

Early 19th Century Baroque Oak Work Table Refectory Table from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

function of this 200 year old table.  Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of color

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19th Century Danish Baroque Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Long 17th Century Single Walnut Plank Refectory Table from Tuscany, Italy
Long 17th Century Single Walnut Plank Refectory Table from Tuscany, Italy

Long 17th Century Single Walnut Plank Refectory Table from Tuscany, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

wood grain. Old wood block repairs and fills add even more interest to the very old table. Walnut was a

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17th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19THC SAWBUCK/WORK TABLE-NATURAL OLD SURFACE
19THC SAWBUCK/WORK TABLE-NATURAL OLD SURFACE

19THC SAWBUCK/WORK TABLE-NATURAL OLD SURFACE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREAT OLD WORK TABLE WITH WONDERFUL OLD PATINA IN A SAWBUCK FORM-THIS TABLE HAS MANY DIFFERENT USES

Category

19th Century American Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

19THC OLD SURFACE HARVEST TABLE
19THC OLD SURFACE HARVEST TABLE

19THC OLD SURFACE HARVEST TABLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL OLD SURFACE HARVEST TABLE-GREAT FORM AND SIZE AND SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION

Category

19th Century American Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Old Work Bench Side Table
Old Work Bench Side Table

Old Work Bench Side Table

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Tough old workbench table with beech wood top and oak legs. Entirely in weathered and original

Category

Early 1900s British Old Antique Table

Materials

Beech, Oak

Very rural old German pay table side table.
Very rural old German pay table side table.

Very rural old German pay table side table.

Located in Oirlo, LI

Very rural old German pay table side table. German antique pay table. Made of pine and elm in the

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1920s German British Colonial Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Farm Table with Old Paint
Antique Farm Table with Old Paint

Antique Farm Table with Old Paint

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Generally when I see old farm tables this wide, I immediately think they were just assembled from a

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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Old Antique Table

Store display table in old finish
Store display table in old finish

Store display table in old finish

Located in Surrey, BC

Wooden detailed store display piece in solid wood with heavy cornice detailing balanced with old

Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Table

Materials

Pine, Maple

Large and wide old farm table
Large and wide old farm table

Large and wide old farm table

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Large old farm table with its original authentic blue patina on the legs. The top is just raw and

Category

Early 20th Century French Old Antique Table

Materials

Wood

Old London Bridge Oak Sewing Table
Old London Bridge Oak Sewing Table

Old London Bridge Oak Sewing Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent English occasional table was crafted from oak taken from the foundation of Old

Category

19th Century English Old Antique Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

designed. It is a super decorative piece that fits in any catchy interior. This old table is in good

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Table

Materials

Tortoise Shell

old small writing table in walnut with drawer, Italy
old small writing table in walnut with drawer, Italy

old small writing table in walnut with drawer, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

old small table, writing desk with drawer, spiked legs, made of walnut wood in Italy, late 19th

Category

19th Century Italian Old Antique Table

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.