A tabletop is the flat, horizontal part of a table that is supported by the table’s legs. It is the part of the table where your meals are served. Tabletops come in various shapes, sizes and designs, and a variety of tables can be found on 1stDibs.

What is a Formica table top?

Formica table tops are tabletops that are made of a composite material invented for industrial products in the early 1900s. Formica, today, is one of the brands that produces HPL, a high-pressure laminate that is heat-resistant and durable and ideal for use in tabletop construction. Find a collection of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the most durable table top?

Solid wood has largely been hailed as one of the most durable table tops, specifically oak and birch. Oak has an open grain and shows the least wear and tear. You can shop a selection of wood tables from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a plank top table?

The plank top table is a modern interpretation of the traditional harvest table. Some plank top tables from modern brands feature cosmetic grooves in a solid tabletop that allow them to appear planked. The grooves are superficial, but this feature allows the boards to work together without the threat of gaps materializing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage plank top tables.

What is a flip top table?

As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.

What is the top of a table called?

The top of a table is called a tabletop. Makers craft tabletops out of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, glass, concrete, marble, ceramic and quartz. In most cases, the tabletop rests on a component called the frieze, skirt or apron, which connects to the table legs. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tray top coffee table?

Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is the purpose of a tilt top table?

A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.

Is a lacquer table top durable?

Yes, lacquer table tops are extremely durable and add a glossy look to furniture. Lacquer is a clear coating that provides a durable seal and an attractive sheen on wood furniture. Shop a selection of lacquered wood furniture, including tables, on 1stDibs.

How do you attach a marble top to a table?

Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How high should a lift top coffee table be?

The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.

What is the best thickness for a glass table top?

The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.

Should I put a glass top on my dining table?

Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.

What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?

You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do I put on top of a large coffee table?

What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is epoxy resin good for table tops?

Yes, epoxy resin is good for finishing table tops. It is a pourable, self-leveling resin perfect for preserving table tops, bar tops and counters. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and contemporary resin-topped furniture from top sellers around the world.

Table Top Screen

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Antique Japanese Wood Screens

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890

$2,450

H 41.25 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

Meiji period Japanese lacquered and hand painted folding table top screen. The bas relief (heavily

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Postmodern Table Top Screen

$595

H 18.25 in W 15.5 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Postmodern Table Top Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage table screen captures the playful, avant-garde spirit of 1980s Postmodernism

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Hand Painted Two Sided Table Top Screen

$1,750

H 30 in W 26 in D 0.75 in

Antique Italian Hand Painted Two Sided Table Top Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-993 Hand painted two sided table top Italian folding screen.

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Antique Late 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo

$4,000

H 15.5 in W 40.5 in D 0.25 in

Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic diminutive Japanese Edo period table top screen depicting a lively water landscape with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Hand-Painted Four Panel Table Top Koi Screen

$1,050

H 36.25 in W 72 in D 0.75 in

Hand-Painted Four Panel Table Top Koi Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A softly painted four panel table top screen. The wood frame has chased and shaped metal tabs at

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20th Century Asian Edo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper, Fabric

Antique Japanese Wood Block Printed Table Top Folding Screen

$725

H 16.5 in W 29.75 in D 0.38 in

Antique Japanese Wood Block Printed Table Top Folding Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese small table top four panel folding screen. Wood block print on paper. First

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Hand Carved, Black Lacquer Table Top 4-Panel Folding Screen

$2,275

H 34 in W 44 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Hand Carved, Black Lacquer Table Top 4-Panel Folding Screen

Located in Pasadena, CA

Black lacquer panels decorated with carved Mother of Pearl + Bone Birds and cherry blossom branches.

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Table Top Chinese Folding Screen Hand Painted

$450Sale Price|47% Off

H 11 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in

Table Top Chinese Folding Screen Hand Painted

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual table top folding screen. Four hand painted panels featuring birds, fruit and flowers

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

19th century Papier Mache Table Top Hinged Screen Butterfly and Bird Motif

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.75 in W 27 in D 0.13 in

19th century Papier Mache Table Top Hinged Screen Butterfly and Bird Motif

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Savannah, GA

Unusual small size papier mache tabletop screen featuring hand painted flowers, a colorful bird and

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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Screens and Room Dividers

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Early 19th Century Italian Micro Marquetry Petite Screen

$1,230

H 17 in W 19 in D 2 in

Early 19th Century Italian Micro Marquetry Petite Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique table top folding screen with very detailed inlaid wood.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Belgian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Romantic Tapestry Panel

$3,124

H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

19th Century Belgian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Romantic Tapestry Panel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant 19th-century Belgian tilt-top table featuring a romantic tapestry panel framed in richly

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top

$1,242Sale Price|31% Off

H 24 in W 31 in D 49 in

Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Very rare restored gateleg dining table with screen printed plywood top. The table folds in two

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

$10,311

H 30.12 in W 23.63 in D 32.49 in

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

IV (1830–1837) rosewood carved tilt top tripod table fire screen, executed in the manner of Gillows

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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pair of redwood panels, ready to make into a screen or table

Unavailable

H 85 in W 37 in D 1.75 in

pair of redwood panels, ready to make into a screen or table

By Jan Lee

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with linseed oil. can be made into a screen or table top/s.

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20th Century American Panelling

Chinese Coromandel Table Top Screen

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H 32 in W 36 in

Chinese Coromandel Table Top Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Four panel folding table top screen.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Decorated Four Panel Paper Over Wood Table Top Screen, 20th C

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H 36 in W 65 in D 1 in

Chinoiserie Decorated Four Panel Paper Over Wood Table Top Screen, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinoiserie decorated table top screen offers paper over wood construction with four panels, each

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Red Lacquer Table Top Screens

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H 20 in D 5 in

Pair of Red Lacquer Table Top Screens

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of 4-panel red screens with double hinges.....great behing=d lamps to give off that falttering

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Vintage 1970s American Tableware

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut Fliptop Side Table / Fire Screen

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H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in

Antique Walnut Fliptop Side Table / Fire Screen

Located in London, GB

period. The top tilts to be used vertically as a fire screen or horizontally as an occasional side

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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Top Undulating Screen After Eames design

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H 33 in W 48 in

Table Top Undulating Screen After Eames design

Located in Ferndale, MI

Table Top Undulating Screen After Eames design - wood strips, mounted on faux suede fabric.33"- H x

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Vintage 1960s Screens and Room Dividers

Antique Tilt Top Fire Screen, English, Fireside, Occasional Table, Victorian

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H 33.27 in W 19.3 in D 8.86 in

Antique Tilt Top Fire Screen, English, Fireside, Occasional Table, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tilt top fire screen. An English, mahogany and needlepoint fireside occasional

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Antique Late 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Screen Cocktail Table

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H 17 in W 40.5 in D 41 in

Japanese Wooden Screen Cocktail Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Japanese intricately carved window screen atop iron base. Glass floating table top

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Sixties Palette Table After A Design By John Piper

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H 10.24 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in

Sixties Palette Table After A Design By John Piper

By John Piper

Located in Petworth, GB

Sixties palette table Screen printed on a laminate top After a textile design by John Piper Circa

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Teak& Wicker Boomerang Desk, 1960 Denmark

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H 29.53 in W 77.96 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak& Wicker Boomerang Desk, 1960 Denmark

Located in The Hague, NL

solid teak wood and veneer. The backside is made if wicker rattan screen. The table top has a floating

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Teak

Brutalist Bronze Table Scupture by George Edward Lane, Manner of Bertoia, 1963

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H 25.5 in W 25 in D 5 in

Brutalist Bronze Table Scupture by George Edward Lane, Manner of Bertoia, 1963

Located in Peabody, MA

Screen form table top sculpture of vertical bronze ribbons in the manner of Harry Bertoia. Signed

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Contemplation or Scholar Screen

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H 27 in W 18 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Contemplation or Scholar Screen

Located in Woodbury, CT

A hand carved dark native hardwood table-top screen frame, converted to a dressing table or

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Mirrors

Petite Piero Fornasetti Side Table

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H 15 in Dm 14 in

Petite Piero Fornasetti Side Table

By Fornasetti

Located in San Francisco, CA

A petite side table designed by Piero Fornasetti, the screened table top's motif is of musical

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Farm Barn Fly Trap

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H 27 in W 15 in D 15 in

Early 20th century Farm Barn Fly Trap

Located in Madison, WI

screen top hinges open for fly removal. Screening has been cleaned. thoroughly hosed down, the painted

Category

20th Century American Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Chinese Porcelain Table Top Screen

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H 25.5 in W 29.75 in D 8 in

Chinese Porcelain Table Top Screen

Located in Chamblee, GA

This Chinese wood frame porcelain plaque screen is believed to have been made in Republic China

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Japanese Tabletop Size Folding Screen, Early 20th Century

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H 36 in W 73 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Tabletop Size Folding Screen, Early 20th Century

Located in Southfield, MI

Lovely 1930s period Japanese table top size folding screen. Rendered on gold leafed paper, hand

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Screens and Room Dividers

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$270 / item

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19th Century French Hand Painted Room Divider 4 Panel Leather Screen

$3,250

H 70 in W 80 in D 1 in

19th Century French Hand Painted Room Divider 4 Panel Leather Screen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Antique 1870s French Empire Screens and Room Dividers

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$1,922Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

Set Four of Italian Petal Murano Sconces, Mazzega Style

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Set Four of vintage Italian Murano sconces in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 pink lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s Dimensions: 16...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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20th Century Four Panel Hand Painted Screen

$2,072Sale Price|20% Off

H 83.47 in W 72.45 in D 1.19 in

20th Century Four Panel Hand Painted Screen

Located in Miami, FL

An Italian hand painted wood room divider from the 20th century. This antique accordion style folding screen from Italy features 4 connected panels, each with an arch-shaped top, wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

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French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze & Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier

$4,950

H 18 in W 17 in D 12 in

French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze & Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque three light patinated, gilt bronze and gilt-metal figural chandelier pendant. The dark patinated bronze figure of a hovering cherub enwra...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

Vintage Four-Panel Polychrome Floral Folding Screen with Scalloped Accents

$2,800

H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in

Vintage Four-Panel Polychrome Floral Folding Screen with Scalloped Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

This four-panel folding screen is a vivid celebration of botanical artistry rendered in delicate polychrome paint over a finely crackled ground. Each of the four slender panels stand...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

$2,884

H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

$1,800

H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style

$6,186

H 66.15 in W 88.19 in D 0.79 in

Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style

Located in London, GB

Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

$2,800

H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

$1,200Sale Price|31% Off

H 67 in W 46 in D 0.75 in

Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-987 Detailed carved teak room divider screen.

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Vintage 1950s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Leather Three Panel Room Divider

$3,500

H 73 in W 66.5 in D 1 in

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Leather Three Panel Room Divider

Located in Forney, TX

A lovely 19th century Italian neoclassical oil on leather folding screen room divider. Born in Italy, circa 1860, featuring patinated brass hinged three panel wooden frame wrappe...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Screens and Room Dividers

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$3,750

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Located in Doylestown, PA

An early 18th century French 3-panel folding screen, oil-on-canvas, depicting village and maritime scenes in cartouches with other decoration.

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$1,182

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Located in Leicester, GB

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$12,100

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl

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Table Top Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal table top screen for your home. A table top screen — often made from wood, paint and paper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect table top screen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right table top screen, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

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Questions About Table Top Screen

What is a table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A tabletop is the flat, horizontal part of a table that is supported by the table’s legs. It is the part of the table where your meals are served. Tabletops come in various shapes, sizes and designs, and a variety of tables can be found on 1stDibs.
What is a Formica table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Formica table tops are tabletops that are made of a composite material invented for industrial products in the early 1900s. Formica, today, is one of the brands that produces HPL, a high-pressure laminate that is heat-resistant and durable and ideal for use in tabletop construction. Find a collection of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
What is the most durable table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Solid wood has largely been hailed as one of the most durable table tops, specifically oak and birch. Oak has an open grain and shows the least wear and tear. You can shop a selection of wood tables from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a plank top table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The plank top table is a modern interpretation of the traditional harvest table. Some plank top tables from modern brands feature cosmetic grooves in a solid tabletop that allow them to appear planked. The grooves are superficial, but this feature allows the boards to work together without the threat of gaps materializing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage plank top tables.
What is a flip top table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.
What is the top of a table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The top of a table is called a tabletop. Makers craft tabletops out of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, glass, concrete, marble, ceramic and quartz. In most cases, the tabletop rests on a component called the frieze, skirt or apron, which connects to the table legs. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is the purpose of a tilt top table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.
Is a lacquer table top durable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, lacquer table tops are extremely durable and add a glossy look to furniture. Lacquer is a clear coating that provides a durable seal and an attractive sheen on wood furniture. Shop a selection of lacquered wood furniture, including tables, on 1stDibs.
How do you attach a marble top to a table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How high should a lift top coffee table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.
What is the best thickness for a glass table top?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
Should I put a glass top on my dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do I put on top of a large coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is epoxy resin good for table tops?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, epoxy resin is good for finishing table tops. It is a pourable, self-leveling resin perfect for preserving table tops, bar tops and counters. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and contemporary resin-topped furniture from top sellers around the world.