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Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table By
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

R. J. Horner Antique Victorian Carved Oak Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival pedestal extension dining table By R.J
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Oak Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Victorian or American Empire pedestal extension dining table In the manner
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

R. J. Horner Antique Victorian Oak Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival pedestal extension dining table By R.J
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1890s American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

George C. Flint Co. Antique Victorian Oak Split Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival pedestal extension dining table By George
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak split pedestal extension dining
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak split pedestal extension
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table In
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique American Pedestal Figural Carved Extension Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
An antique turn of the century American oak extension split-pedestal dining table. Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

1930s Newly Refinished Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Newly Refinished George III style Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table. Excellent
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Early 20th Century North American George III Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Fine Victorian Walnut Single Pedestal Dining Extension Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1860. A particularly notable Period Victorian Table with the capacity to seat 8-10 when the
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak Extension Pedestal Dining Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission oak Arts & Crafts extension pedestal dining table By L. & J.G
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique 54" Square to 14' Long Extension Dining Table w/ Pedestal, RJ Horner, NY
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and expertly-crafted extension dining table in solid mahogany with (6) six leaves
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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

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Antique Mahogany Pawfoot Pedestal Extension Dining Table with Eight Leaves
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique mahogany extension dining table with carved paw feet. The table features
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Regency Triple Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Regency mahogany triple pedestal extension dining table with three four splay leg pedestals
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19th Century English Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Antique Regency Triple Pedestal Dining Table
Regency Triple Pedestal Dining Table
H 28.5 in W 121.5 in D 54 in
English Regency Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Regency mahogany triple pedestal extension dining table with four-splay reeded outflaring
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1830s English Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Extension Dining Table, Newly Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal extension dining table By Gustav
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Charles Limbert, Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal extension dining table By Limbert USA, Circa
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table with Six Leaves
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal extension dining table By Charles
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table with Six Leaves
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal extension dining table By Gustav
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

English Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style double pedestal extension dining table England, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

R. J. Horner Antique Victorian Oak Split Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Victorian or American Empire monumental split pedestal extension dining
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Early 1800s American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak pedestal extension dining table By
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Oversized Second Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Dining Table & Five Leaves
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Split Pedestal Extension Dining Table with Five Leaves and Carved Paw
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Double Pedestal English Table With Extensions
Located in New York, NY
An English walnut dining table with extensions, a double-pedestal base with acanthus leaf motif
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Early 1900s English Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut

Federal Style Single Pedestal Solid Mahogany Extension Dining
Located in Stamford, CT
A single pedestal Federal style solid mahogany extension table having maple inlay on base. Stamped
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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Extension Split-Pedestal Dining Table with Leaves C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian dining table offers walnut construction with round top extending to accept six
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut

1930s Solid Walnut Double-Pedestal Dining Table W/Brass Claw Feet and Extensions
Located in Austin, TX
This is a dining table of very fine quality, design proportions and detailing, dating to the 1930s
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

R.J. Horner Attributed Antique Ornate Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Victorian extension pedestal dining table Attributed to R.J. Horner & Co
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Monumental Georgian Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining or Banquet Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style monumental extension triple pedestal banquet or dining
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

R.J. Horner Antique Victorian Oak Pedestal Dining Table with Carved Lions
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Victorian extension pedestal dining table. By R.J. Horner & Co. USA
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Monumental Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Table with Seven Leaves, Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding monumental antique Victorian extension pedestal dining table. Attributed to R.J
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Antique Hastings Carved Oak Clawfoot Dining Table with Three Leaves C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hastings Carved Oak Clawfoot Extension Split-Pedestal Dining Table with Three Leaves C1910 Measures
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Early 20th Century Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

R.J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Victorian pedestal extension dining table Attributed to R.J. Horner & Co
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency mahogany triple pedestal extension dining table with sabre legs and brass casters.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak Pedestal Dining Table with Seven Leaves
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission oak Arts & Crafts pedestal extension dining table By L. & J.G
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

American Empire Oval Extension Dining Table in Mahogany with Pedestal Base
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful and functional American Empire dining table in mahogany in the manner of renown
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1830s American American Empire Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

54" Round Center-Pedestal Dining Table with Four Extension Leaves, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A classical American Empire extension dining table in mahogany with round top and apron over
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

52" Round Extension Dining Table on Pedestal Base in Mahogany Extends to 12'
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful 52" round American extension dining table in mahogany opens to 12' with well
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Early 1900s American Adam Style Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

Antique Extension Center Pedestal Dining Table, Opens from 4' Round to 14' long
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Christian VIII round pedestal dining table in fine West Indies mahogany with 5
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Early 19th Century Danish Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

66" Round Extension Dining Table with Center Pedestal Opening to 12', c. 1880
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Belle Époque, referred to as the gilded age a beautiful round extension dining
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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

60" Round Extension Dining Table w Pedestal Opening to 11' long, American, c 1880
Located in Miami, FL
From the American "Golden Age" era, this beautiful & adaptable mahogany dining table features a 60
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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

A French Restauration style walnut dining table with 8 leaves
Located in New York, NY
A French Restauration style round walnut pedestal extension dining table with gadrooned pedestal on
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19th Century French Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut

Oval Pedestal Dining Table with 2 Large Finished Extension Leaves
Located in Washington, DC
France. Late 19th C. Walnut pedestal table, with beautiful thick walnut burl pedestal leg. Four
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Round Oak Pedestal Table in Light Greige Finish with Extension Leaves
Located in Houston, TX
This antique round oak pedestal table has been refinished with a light greige wash and features
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique Walnut Table, Art Nouveau Double Pedestal Table, France, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut table, antique French Art Nouveau double pedestal dining table with extension
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Walnut

Set Of Six Wicker Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
-inch skirts. Last photo shows the rare wicker pedestal base extension dining table & 3-drawer wicker
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Early 20th Century American Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Reed

Set Of Six Wicker Dining Chairs
Set Of Six Wicker Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 17 in D 17 in
Double Pedestal Extension Banded Mahogany Dining Table, 20th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Double pedestal extension dining table in mahogany with veneered banding. Table includes two
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Plaster

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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Wood, Poplar, Burl

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$7,060 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Bronze, Brass

Maison Jansen Midcentury Brass and Crystal Oval Bar Cart, France 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional antique 19th Century Victorian Tallboy Dresser. Features a mahogany frame with bowfront and two over three drawer configuration. The beautiful drawers showcase flame...
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19th Century American Empire Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Mahogany, Burl

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Bas...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,272 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
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2010s American Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Brutalist Danish Oak Extending Dining Table in the style of Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
his vintage oak table embodies the spirit of Henning Kjaernulf's celebrated furniture design. Its brutalist aesthetic, marked by intricate leg carvings, is beautifully complemented b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

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Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Cane, Walnut

Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 45.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Marble, Metal

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
$4,200
H 41.5 in W 47.38 in D 21.75 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

Art Deco Round Walnut Wood French Buffet Dry Bar, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Precious design for a very nice and refined bar cabinet also for the use of uncommon materials. The cabinets is completely veneered in walnut wood, while on the inside it is finishe...
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Brass

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1960s French French Provincial Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table

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Oak

18th Century Country French Cabinet
18th Century Country French Cabinet
$3,200
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Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pedestal extension dining table for your home. Each antique pedestal extension dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. If you’re shopping for an antique pedestal extension dining table, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique pedestal extension dining table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique pedestal extension dining table, designed in the Baroque, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique pedestal extension dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Brett, R.J. Horner & Co. and William Tillman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Pedestal Extension Dining Table?

Prices for an antique pedestal extension dining table start at $1,960 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $13,285.

Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You

No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.

Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals. 

On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).

Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room

Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.

In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.

If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. 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. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.