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pair of small Gueridon with three columns and drum top with inset marble
pair of small Gueridon with three columns and drum top with inset marble

pair of small Gueridon with three columns and drum top with inset marble

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2708 Rare pair of small "Gueridon" with three columns and drum top with inset marble and

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Marble

1840s Pair of Empire Small Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Wall Consoles
1840s Pair of Empire Small Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Wall Consoles

1840s Pair of Empire Small Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Wall Consoles

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A pair of Empire wall consoles hand-carved and lacquered in Italy in 1840s in very good condition. They are valuable antique furniture pieces. Empire style furniture is characterized...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Italian 19th Century Silver Leaf Wood Urn Lamp
Small Italian 19th Century Silver Leaf Wood Urn Lamp

Small Italian 19th Century Silver Leaf Wood Urn Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19th century silver leaf wood urn lamp. Shade not included. Needs re wiring.

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19th Century Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XVI Style Half-Moon Green Console, circa 1880 Stamped Mercier Frères
Small Louis XVI Style Half-Moon Green Console, circa 1880 Stamped Mercier Frères

Small Louis XVI Style Half-Moon Green Console, circa 1880 Stamped Mercier Frères

By Mercier Freres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Half-moon and four feet console Molded and carved wood Gilt and green celadon color painted wood Marble-top French work (signed Mercier Frères on the back) Late 19th century.  ...

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1880s French Louis XVI Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Aged Oak Butcher Block Table
Aged Oak Butcher Block Table

Aged Oak Butcher Block Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

versatile table for small dining, studying or console.

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Early 20th Century French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

EARLY 19THC OVAL WALNUT DROP LEAF TABLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA
EARLY 19THC OVAL WALNUT DROP LEAF TABLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA

EARLY 19THC OVAL WALNUT DROP LEAF TABLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LEGS.WONDERFUL OLD NATURAL PATINA AND SURFACE.THIS TABLE WOULD BE GREAT AS A SMALL KITCHEN OR DINING TABLE

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19th Century American Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small Folk Art "Candle" Lamp in Painted Metal, circa 1900
Small Folk Art "Candle" Lamp in Painted Metal, circa 1900

Small Folk Art "Candle" Lamp in Painted Metal, circa 1900

Located in Pasadena, CA

This small rustic circa 1900 "candle" or fairy lamp with the base in the form of a lily pad or

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Small Canton Porcelain Lamps with Screens, circa 1880
Pair of Small Canton Porcelain Lamps with Screens, circa 1880

Pair of Small Canton Porcelain Lamps with Screens, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of small bottle shape Canton porcelain lamps with a decor figuring palace scenes in cartouches

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 1930’s Small Ceramic Lamp Attributed to CAB for Primavera
French 1930’s Small Ceramic Lamp Attributed to CAB for Primavera

French 1930’s Small Ceramic Lamp Attributed to CAB for Primavera

By Primavera

Located in London, GB

A small French 1930’s ceramic table lamp attributed to CAB for Primavera. Glazed mottled cream

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade
Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade

Located in Peekskill, NY

A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or kerosene. The tank is off to the side, helping light shine down onto a desktop. This...

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19th Century American Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Brass

Nice pair of small lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960
Nice pair of small lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960

Nice pair of small lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Paris, FR

Two precious lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, in gilded brass with numerous cabochons in faceted glass, embedded in the frame of the lampshade. One light. With the original label.

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1690s Italian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

19th Century Country French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Writing Desk
19th Century Country French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Writing Desk

19th Century Country French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

desk, console, or small dining table. - Origin: Provence, France - Period: Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small-Scale Chinese Rose Mandarin Lamps with Bronze Mounts
Pair of Small-Scale Chinese Rose Mandarin Lamps with Bronze Mounts

Pair of Small-Scale Chinese Rose Mandarin Lamps with Bronze Mounts

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Height of vases are 8.5 with the bronze mount they are 12" high. Total height is 23.5" to top of finial. Some wear and paint loss.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Cast Iron Long Bistro Table in White with Wooden Top
Antique French Cast Iron Long Bistro Table in White with Wooden Top

Antique French Cast Iron Long Bistro Table in White with Wooden Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

small dining piece for a breakfast nook or outdoor room. Originally used in a French cafe and this

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Early 1900s French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Iron

Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal
Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal

Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal

By Biedermeier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

bowl on top, talk about a wow factor! Its actually large enough to be used as a small extending dining

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Round Tripod Table
18th Century English Oak Round Tripod Table

18th Century English Oak Round Tripod Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The circular top offers ample space for display or use as a small dining or side table. This antique

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19th Century British George III Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Turned Ebonized Legs Center Hall Table, Sweden, 19th Century
Turned Ebonized Legs Center Hall Table, Sweden, 19th Century

Turned Ebonized Legs Center Hall Table, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

stretchers. Oak wood. Ebonized doughnut shaped footing Can also be used as a small dining or end table.  

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19th Century Swedish Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut Breakfast Table / Loo Table
Victorian Walnut Breakfast Table / Loo Table

Victorian Walnut Breakfast Table / Loo Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

use. More commonly today they are used as breakfast or small sized dining tables. This piece has a

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1860s Unknown Early Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Antique American Late Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flap-Top Card Table
Extraordinary Antique American Late Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flap-Top Card Table

Extraordinary Antique American Late Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flap-Top Card Table

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

opened, this gracious top can be used as a small breakfast or dining table. It has likely been refinished

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Mid-19th Century American Federal Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique library table
Antique library table

Antique library table

Located in Eindhoven, NL

-standing writing table, console table or small dining room table. Pure piece of antique of exceptional

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1830s British William IV Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Country Cherry Table
French Country Cherry Table

French Country Cherry Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

Made of cherry, this French table could be of use as a side table, small dining or writing table

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19th Century Small Antique Dining Tables

A Most Fabulous Antique English Burr Walnut Shaped Tilt-Top Loo or Centre Table
A Most Fabulous Antique English Burr Walnut Shaped Tilt-Top Loo or Centre Table

A Most Fabulous Antique English Burr Walnut Shaped Tilt-Top Loo or Centre Table

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

tables. They also make exquisite centre tables for a foyer or perfect as a small dining or breakfast

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Antique Directoire Style Walnut Coffee Table
Antique Directoire Style Walnut Coffee Table

Antique Directoire Style Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Directoire style walnut coffee table, 19th century. Originally a small dining or breakfast

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19th Century European Directoire Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Walnut

George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table
George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table

George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table

By John Channon

Located in London, by appointment only

of static side furniture, a small table for dining and a writing table, fully fitted with a fine

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Mid-18th Century British George II Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Early Victorian Tilt Top Table
Antique Early Victorian Tilt Top Table

Antique Early Victorian Tilt Top Table

Located in London, GB

hall or as a small dining / breakfast table. We have recently had this re-polished, it is in

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in Eindhoven, NL

to use as a small dining room, breakfast table or as a side table Origin: England Period: 18th

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Late 18th Century Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table
18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table

18th Century Oak Drop Leaf Table

Located in Eindhoven, NL

to use as a small dining room, breakfast table or as a side table Origin: England Period: 18th

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Late 18th Century British Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

small antique bijouterie table
small antique bijouterie table

small antique bijouterie table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

A freestanding English jewellery table made of rosewood from the late 19th century (circa 1880

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1880s British Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century French Tilt-Top Wine Table
19th Century French Tilt-Top Wine Table

19th Century French Tilt-Top Wine Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

patina. Would work great as an end table or small breakfast or dining table and with no apron, has plenty

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Mid-19th Century French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

French Early 19th Century Drop-Leaf Table
French Early 19th Century Drop-Leaf Table

French Early 19th Century Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Round Top, TX

constructed from washed oak. Fabulous patina. Also wonderful as small dining or kitchen table as well.

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Early 19th Century French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

HINGES HALF WAY ACROSS THE TABLE TOP. THIS COULD BE GREAT AS A COMPUTER DESK OR SMALL FARM TABLE FOR

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19th Century American Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Pine

Dennis and Leen Belgian Louis XVI Style Oak Library Table
Dennis and Leen Belgian Louis XVI Style Oak Library Table

Dennis and Leen Belgian Louis XVI Style Oak Library Table

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

table has notched corners and is supported by square fluted legs. Versatile table could serve as a small

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15th Century and Earlier American Louis XVI Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Vineyard Tilt-top Wine Tasting Table
Antique French Vineyard Tilt-top Wine Tasting Table

Antique French Vineyard Tilt-top Wine Tasting Table

Located in Forney, TX

when not in use, or as a bistro / small scale dining table, perfect indoors or outdoors for breakfast

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19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Exceptional George III Breakfast or Supper Table, Attributed to Henry Kettle
Exceptional George III Breakfast or Supper Table, Attributed to Henry Kettle

Exceptional George III Breakfast or Supper Table, Attributed to Henry Kettle

By Henry Kettle

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

from tilt top dining tables of small size which are also known as breakfast tables-as is often the case

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1790s English George III Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.
A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

; equally suited behind a sofa or as a refined dining table for smaller interiors. Complements traditional

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Early 20th Century French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Rectangular Antique Low Side Table
Small Rectangular Antique Low Side Table

Small Rectangular Antique Low Side Table

Located in Yonkers, NY

stool, promising stability and longevity. Whether used as a drinks table or a seat, this Qing Dynasty

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

A Small, Painted Butcher Block Table, in Two-Pieces
A Small, Painted Butcher Block Table, in Two-Pieces

A Small, Painted Butcher Block Table, in Two-Pieces

Located in Washington, DC

A Small, Painted Butcher Block Table, in Two-Pieces, French , 19th Century with bronze rings.

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19th Century French Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Bronze

Four Sculptural Anglo Raj Tembusu Root Stools or Small Tables
Four Sculptural Anglo Raj Tembusu Root Stools or Small Tables

Four Sculptural Anglo Raj Tembusu Root Stools or Small Tables

Located in Bellport, NY

Four exceptional tembusu root stools or small tables. Beautiful artisan inlays of maple woods, and

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Naive Hazel Wood Twig Stool/Side Table, Early 20th Century
Small Naive Hazel Wood Twig Stool/Side Table, Early 20th Century

Small Naive Hazel Wood Twig Stool/Side Table, Early 20th Century

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Small naive hazel wood twig stool/side table, early 20th century. A decorative star shaped pattern

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Early 20th Century English Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Joint Stool, Oak, Seat, Side Table, Jacobean Revival, Victorian
Small Antique Joint Stool, Oak, Seat, Side Table, Jacobean Revival, Victorian

Small Antique Joint Stool, Oak, Seat, Side Table, Jacobean Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique joint stool. An English, oak seat or side table in Jacobean revival taste

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th c. English Oak Splay Leg Stools or Small Tables
Pair of 19th c. English Oak Splay Leg Stools or Small Tables

Pair of 19th c. English Oak Splay Leg Stools or Small Tables

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of handsome late 19th century English oak stools or small tables with rectangular molded

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19th Century English Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Small Art Deco Table Stool, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Small Art Deco Table Stool, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Small Art Deco Table Stool, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

. The stool with removable seat can also be used as a table.

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair

Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair

Located in Paris, FR

massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our

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1920s French Art Nouveau Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Console
French 19th Century Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Console

French 19th Century Walnut and Oak Dropleaf Console

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

converted to a small dining or center table as needed. The top planks are punctuated by large iron studs to

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19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Hand Painted Small Sideboard or Console Table from Romania Date
Antique Original Hand Painted Small Sideboard or Console Table from Romania Date

Antique Original Hand Painted Small Sideboard or Console Table from Romania Date

Located in Round Top, TX

Delightful in every way, this sideboard still maintains its original highly decorative and colorful painted finish in traditional colors of red, blue, green and dark blue with flower...

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Late 19th Century Romanian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Painted Wood Buffet from Portugal
Mid 19th Century Painted Wood Buffet from Portugal

Mid 19th Century Painted Wood Buffet from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

can use this as a buffet in a small dining room, a sofa table in the living room. Use it as a console

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19th Century Portuguese Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique 19th Century Rococo Gilded Mirrors, Set of Three
Italian Antique 19th Century Rococo Gilded Mirrors, Set of Three

Italian Antique 19th Century Rococo Gilded Mirrors, Set of Three

Located in Paris, FR

of over 150 pieces of all sizes (from massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states

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19th Century Italian Rococo Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches
Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches

Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

sides of a smaller dining or breakfast table. They are sturdy, with shaped bracing beneath to ensure

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19th Century English Other Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches
Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches

Pair of English 19th Century Solid Elm Benches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

sides of a smaller dining or breakfast table. They are sturdy, with shaped bracing beneath to ensure

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19th Century English Other Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Small Dining Table. Item features a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish 18th Century Pine Trestle Kitchen Small Dining Table
Swedish 18th Century Pine Trestle Kitchen Small Dining Table

Swedish 18th Century Pine Trestle Kitchen Small Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare Swedish rustic dining table, circa 1780. Trestle ends united by storage stretcher. Great

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Late 18th Century European Rustic Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Desk or Dining Table
19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Desk or Dining Table

19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Desk or Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

small dining table. Drawer each end. Carved trestle end supports, depicting mythical face

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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Small Antique Dining Tables

Materials

Oak

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Small Antique Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small antique dining tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all small antique dining tables available were constructed with great care. Small antique dining tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Small antique dining tables bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many small antique dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emile Gallé, La Maison Desny and Armand Albert Rateau produced popular small antique dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Antique Dining Tables?

Prices for small antique dining tables start at $192 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,332.

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 Small Antique Dining Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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.