Table Top Telescope
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel
Category
Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine and large table top brass telescope by James W. Queen of Philadelphia, circa 1860. Contained
Category
Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Scientific Instruments
Antique Telescope
By Bardou & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine antique Brass and iron adjustable table-top telescope signed Bardou & Son (Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris
By John Boone
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This French Maison Toulouse telescoping brass occasional tables, dating to around 1970 and retailed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of French Maison Toulouse telescoping brass occasional tables, dating to around 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.5 in W 13.5 in L 21.5 in
French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French Directoire French candle stand featuring round green marble top with brass gallery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Pickeled Oak Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Round Pickeled oak center table with adjustable top which telescopes 5 inches up or down making the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Center Tables
Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great example of a 3.5" floor standing refracting telescope with table top tripod and original
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
Category
Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine brass and mahogany 2.5 inch diameter table top refracting telescope retaining its original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Regency Chinoiserie and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Telescoping Tilt-Top Table
Located in valatie, NY
Regency Chinoiserie and parcel-gilt decorated telescoping tilt-top table. The gilt banded tabletop
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Polished Bronze Round Mirrored Top Telescoping Side Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh polished bronze round mirrored top telescoping side table
Top is 12" round
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Polished Bronze Round Mirrored Top Telescoping Side Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh polished bronze round mirrored top telescoping side table
Top is 12" round
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Round Mirrored Top Telescoping Side Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh polished nickel / chrome round mirrored top telescoping side table
Top is
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
19th Century English Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Just a wonderful working table top telescope with a beautiful original surface. The scale is great.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Iron Manhole Top Table on Telescoping Base
Located in New York, NY
Manhole top table on an adjustable base ranging from 30 to 36 inches high. Made from old industrial
Category
20th Century American End Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century French Marble-Topped Telescoping Gueridon
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A very unusual French Directoire gueridon with telescoping center column allowing for a variety of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Side Tables
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Antique Telescope Walking Stick Marine Telescope Cane
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this novelty walking cane ,folding out Telescope . solid Brass .
3 parts Teak cane . works perfect. enlarged 3 times .
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Vintage 1980s European Steampunk Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell.
This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six-step folding library ladder was crafted in England circa 1970 and showcases the functional artistry of mid-century design. Made from rich, well-figured mahogany, the...
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Ladders
Materials
Brass
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and there are the steps .
Green Leather on the steps .The seat is made of Wicker . Good stu...
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Vintage 1970s English Regency Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great player... sounds amazing,, classic 1950s acoustic/ electric jazz guitar made by Silvertone,, Retains original Kent floating pick-up.Wonderful tone,,straight neck,,perfect inton...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian Tabletop Diamond Front Iron Safe
18th century
This remarkable 18th-century tabletop safe represents an exceptional fusion of security innovation and decorative metalwork. Co...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns ( Meteorite Firm )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel ship lanterns. Signed by maker , Meteorite and stamped Port and Starboard. Dealers please call for trade price.
Category
20th Century British Lanterns
$17,500 / set
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility.
Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos.
Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height
Very good original vintage. A...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
English Monumental Polished Steel & Bone Carving Set, Hallmarks S.H, Circa 1835
By Samuel Harwood
Located in Charleston, SC
English monumental polished steel carving set with inlaid eagle bone handles depicting E. pluribus unum motto. Stamped with Hallmarks in Silver S.H. Samuel Harwood, Early 19th centur...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
$22,000 / set
H 52.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York firm established in 1915. An advertisement of 1916 offered ten models of disc players under the names Symphony, Fraad Jr. and Symphony Jr. (the firm went bankrupt in Augus...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Loud Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome-plated ship's signal horn, hand operated trumpet. Quite loud. Handle. Dimensions: 7" diam x 23" L.
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
Category
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$36,000 / set
H 19.25 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Antique Cello Cases on Modern Stands
Located in Water Mill, NY
Similar pair of antique wood cello cases on custom-made modern stands, placed as sculptures.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Musical Instruments
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Table Top Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal table top telescope for your home. A table top telescope — often made from metal, wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table top telescope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each table top telescope bearing mid-century modern, Louis XVI or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made table top telescope over the years, but those crafted by Bardou & Son, Guido Faleschini and i4 Mariani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Table Top Telescope?
Prices for a table top telescope can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,450 and can go as high as $23,930, while the average can fetch as much as $5,150.
Questions About Table Top Telescope
- What is a table top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Formica 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Solid 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Before 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
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