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18th Century Renting Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Rent tables like these were originally used by officials to recieve taxes in local taverns. The top
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Late 18th Century Austrian Renting Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique 18th Century Renting Table
18th Century Renting Table
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 38.98 in
George III Gillows Mahogany Rent Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, GB
moulded panel above a generous plinth. These are sometimes referred to as 'rent' tables when they have a
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18th Century English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Rent Drum Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Rent Drum Table. The to fitted with six wedge shaped drawers. The base
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Early 20th Century Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Italian Side Table Rent Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A well proportioned Italian early 18th century rent table. Tables like these were specifically used
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Early 18th Century Italian Renting Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Italian Side Table Rent Table
18th Century Italian Side Table Rent Table
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
English Regency Mahogany Rent Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany four drawer rent table with leather top, original pulls, bulbous pedestal
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18th Century and Earlier British Regency Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
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19th Century British William IV Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

A Rare & Unusual Gothic Revival Revolving Rent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare & Unusual Gothic Revival Revolving Rent Table 19th Century Height 30 in. Diameter 48
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19th Century American Renting Antique Furniture

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Located in Dallas, TX
an early 18th century Queen Anne rent table in the Chinese Taste (with Chinoiserie decoration
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18th Century English Queen Anne Renting Antique Furniture

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Paint

Antique Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
H 31.25 in W 38.25 in D 39.25 in
Large English Mahogany Revolving Rent Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality English mahogany rent table of large size, the revolving top lined with gilt-tooled
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1860s English Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Swiss Bankers / Rent or Merchant Table, 18th C. and Later
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Swiss bankers or rent table, in Elmwood with a superb slate inset into top. Underneath the top
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1750s Swiss Renaissance Renting Antique Furniture

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Slate

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany Rotating Drum Tooled Leather Top Rent Table
Located in West Chester, PA
A splendid Regency-style mahogany drum table with tooled leather top above rotating drum of eight drawers and four open shelves all on a pedestal base with carved mahogany legs and b...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Rent Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with inset red leather and banded edge, over a long drawer opening to A-Z lidded compartments. The pedestals below each with three drawers. All with classic Gill...
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1770s George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Ebony Inlaid Rent Table, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany circular rotating leather top rent table with centered removable deposit
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1790s English Regency Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Revolving Rent Drum Table Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with hand dyed brown leather top “Rent” table This is a very fine piece of antique furniture indeed
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1880s English High Victorian Renting Antique Furniture

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Hardwood

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally rare, large, museum quality, Tuscan, Baroque, walnut, rent or center table or
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Renting Antique Furniture

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Walnut

English Regency 1840s Mahogany Rent Table with Leather Top and Eight Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany drum or rent table from the early 19th century, with black
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Renting Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Fine Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Lions Head Rent Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Gothic Revival Rent table with hand carved
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1860s English Gothic Revival Renting Antique Furniture

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Oak

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS England, ca. 1800 with
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19th Century English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

Table Rent Center Writing Desk Spanish Top 1 plank Chestnut Iron Handles L56"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare Spanish Rent table beautifully made with panelled detailing inside the open back where the
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1650s Spanish Baroque Renting Antique Furniture

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Chestnut

Table Rent Low High Low Sofa Side Italian Bologna Sliding Top Walnut Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare small, low 24" high Bologna rent table with sliding top - Stunning, finely figured 1.5inch
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1650s Italian Baroque Renting Antique Furniture

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Walnut

English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four drawer red leather top rent table with circular swivel top, diamond bone
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1790s English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Barbados Mahogany Leather Top Rent Table with Sand Box Feet on Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Barbados mahogany leather top four drawer rent table with a turned bulbous pedestal resting on a
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1810s Bajan British Colonial Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Rent Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic 19Th century drum table / rent table in the manner of William Trotter of Edinburgh
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19th Century Scottish Renting Antique Furniture

19th Century Rent Table
19th Century Rent Table
H 29.1 in W 48.4 in D 48.4 in
Alpine baroque rent table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alpine baroque walnut rent table, the rectangular top with lobed corners above a plain frieze, with
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18th Century and Earlier Swiss Renting Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Alpine baroque rent table
Alpine baroque rent table
H 31 in W 42 in D 40 in
English Georgian Period Mahogany Rent Table / Desk
Located in Sarasota, FL
This wonderful antique English Georgian Period superb quality circular center mahogany rent table
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1780s English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Leather Top Inlay Mahogany Center "Rent" Table Early 20h C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1900 - 1950 Furniture Style: Georgian (1714 - 1830) Overall Dimensions: Diameter - 42
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Regency Period Rosewood And Gilt-metal Mounted Drum or Rent Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Fresno, CA
Regency period rosewood and gilt-metal mounted rent table. The circular top with gilt tooled green
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19th Century British Renting Antique Furniture

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Rosewood

Very Fine French Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Rent Table, Potheau
Located in Hollywood, FL
The circular top with leather inset and mahogany banding and mother-of-pearl inlay designating the drawer above eight drawers each with bronze mounts resting on animal form legs term...
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19th Century French First Empire Renting Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Rent Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany leather top rent table with Satinwood string inlay, lion pull brasses, and
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18th Century and Earlier English Renting Antique Furniture

Rent Table
Rent Table
H 30 in Dm 41.5 in
English Rent Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English Rosewood and Yew wood leather top rent table with original brass casters. Table rotates on
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18th Century and Earlier English Renting Antique Furniture

English Rent Table
English Rent Table
H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in
English Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany rent table with faux and four drawer circular top, octagon pedestal, triangular
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18th Century and Earlier English Renting Antique Furniture

English Mahogany Rent Table
English Mahogany Rent Table
H 29.5 in Dm 42 in
English Regency Rent Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional English Regency rent table. Bearing drawers beneath. With a leather top bearing gilt
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Early 19th Century British Regency Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

English Regency Rent Table
English Regency Rent Table
H 30.5 in Dm 48 in
English Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four drawer rent table with rotating leather top, original brass knobs, and
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

English Mahogany Rent Table
English Mahogany Rent Table
H 30 in Dm 38.25 in L 30 in
Regency Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regency Mahogany Rent Table with revolving leather tooled top & 6 drawers with intials divided by 6
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19th Century Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Rent Table
Regency Mahogany Rent Table
H 30 in Dm 53.5 in
18th Century Georgian Rent Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English rent table made from oak. The top is octagonally shaped and follows down to
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18th Century English Georgian Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Georgian Rent Table
18th Century Georgian Rent Table
H 29 in W 29.25 in D 23.63 in
Rare St. Croix Rent Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A very rare St. Croix rent table. The round top exhibits two doors with an ivory escutcheon. The
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19th Century Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Ivory

Rare St. Croix Rent Table
Rare St. Croix Rent Table
H 33 in Dm 27.5 in
English Mahogany Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This attractive rent / drum table has wonderful proportions and shows its age beautifully. Brass
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

George III Rosewood Rent Table
Located in Conwy, GB
The revolving top on four short columns supported on splayed legs with brass toed castors. Four dummy drawers and four mahogany lined drawers all with their original brass pulls. ...
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Early 19th Century European Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

GEORGE III MAHOGANY RENT TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Square top with crossbanding and cockbead. Over a long drawer, opening to compartments. A-Z, raised on square tapered fluted legs headed by Paterae, casters.Leather slide in the inte...
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18th Century and Earlier English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Leather

GEORGE III MAHOGANY RENT TABLE
GEORGE III MAHOGANY RENT TABLE
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 33.75 in
Antique French Rent Collector's Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French pine rent collector's desk on tapered legs with some paint still visible. The top
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19th Century French Renting Antique Furniture

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Pine

English George II Style Rent Table
Located in New York, NY
An English mahogany George II style rent table with four false drawers having brass escutcheon and
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19th Century British Renting Antique Furniture

Georgian Antique Leather Topped Rent Table
Located in Malton, GB
rent table. The patina to the mahogany is complimented perfectly by the wear to the red leather top
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Late 18th Century Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Rent Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
All original never been touched 17th century flemish oak rent table circa 1690. Unique flemish
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Late 17th Century Belgian Rustic Renting Antique Furniture

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Oak

17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Rent Table
17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Rent Table
H 30.75 in W 38.25 in D 31.3 in
A Gothic Revival Revolving Rent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Octagonal top with four opening and four false drawers, over a turning base.
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

Mahogany Rent Collectors Desk, circa 1850
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual table with heavy iron carry handles.
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1850s Renting Antique Furniture

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Iron

George III Mahogany Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a superb example of an English mahogany drum table. The handsome grain has achieved an incredible patina-the rich, warm tone of the wood is barely captured in these photos, o...
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19th Century British George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

A George III Mahogany Rent Table
Located in London, GB
With central well realised by lever in one drawer Provenance Mr George Braga New York collector bought from Harrods 2nd September 1948 £ 165 sold Christies New York 17May 2006 lo...
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century English Leather Topped Rent Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
rent table. The patina of the mahogany is complimented perfectly by the wear of the red leather top
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Large George III Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Dallas, TX
a large George III oval rent / library table of mahogany with leather top, drawers around the apron
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Leather

Large George III Mahogany Rent Table
Large George III Mahogany Rent Table
H 30.5 in W 75.25 in D 43.25 in
George II Irish Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Huntington, NY
George II Mahogany Rent table with lettered inlaid drawer front & swiveling leather top ( see video
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Early 18th Century Irish George II Renting Antique Furniture

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Leather Top Rotating Rent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Mahogany Leather Top Rotating Rent Table. Four Drawers (lettered A thru Z) w/ Pedestal
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Rent Table, England ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany rent table with green embossed leather and four sliding drawers, all resting on
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Rent Table with Leather Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany rent table with tooled leather top on splayed pod with brass castors.
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

George III Library Rent Table or Center Table
Located in New York, NY
George III Library rent table or center table. A Fourth quarter, 18th century mahogany
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18th Century British George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Rare and Unusual Regency Baltic Circular Rent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare & Unusual Regency Baltic Circular Rent Table Early 19th Century The ebonized and
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Early 19th Century Baltic Regency Renting Antique Furniture

19th Century English Revolving Rent Drum Table Leather Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Mahogany English Rent table with leather top and initialed drawer fronts
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19th Century English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Rent Table with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English mahogany rent table with dark green leather top and four sliding drawers.
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19th Century English Renting Antique Furniture

Early 19th Century George III Period Mahogany Rent Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany rent table of octagonal form, the black tooled leather writing
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19th Century English George III Renting Antique Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

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Renting Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of renting antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every item from our selection of renting antique furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, 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 choice in our collection of renting antique furniture, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Renting Antique Furniture?

A piece of renting antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,614, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
Questions About Renting Antique Furniture
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection 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 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.