Round Rent Table
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19th Century Swedish Round Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish circular round rent table on a tripod base. The top of the table rotates, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Kittinger Federal Style Blue Leather Mahogany Rent / Center / Dining Table
By Kittinger
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Federal style carved mahogany round rent table with French blue leather top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Round English Mahogany Rent Table with Cabriole Legs, Paw Feet, & Brown Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round English Mahogany Rent Table with Cabriole Legs, Paw Feet, & Brown Leather Top ca. 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.25 in Dm 48.5 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Ivory
English William IV Period Rent Table
Located in New York, NY
An English William IV period mahogany rent table. The round drum-shaped top having tooled leather
Category
20th Century British Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Leather Round Rent Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Round mahogany drum table with aged leather gilt tooled top. The apron appears to have six drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Leather Round Rent Drum Center Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
REGENCY MAHOGANY AND TOOLED-LEATHER DRUM OR RENT TABLE
England, ca. 2nd quarter of 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Mid 19th c. Regence, Mid 19th. Century Rent Table
Located in Chamblee, GA
This is a stunning round Regency rent table. A period in time of great refinement and cultural
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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- What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- Why is it called a rent table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rent table was called such because it was originally designed for landlords to use in order to organize the rent monies and paperwork for properties they managed. Popular in 18th century England, rent tables featured an array of drawers around the frieze for this purpose. Browse an array of antique rent tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Round Table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.
- How do I expand a round table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- What size is a round card table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.