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Telescoping Dining Table

Vintage Boho Jules LeLue Extendable Telescoping Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage round dining table, featuring a smart expandable design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Century Furniture Company Dining Table. This Transitional Dining table enlarges with
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2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s
By Eichhoff
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare in pair - Practical - Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and rare midcentury dark green French table lamp was made around 1945. It has got a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Telescoping Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early telescoping floor/desk lamp with a pivoting cone shade on an enameled and chromed steel
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Dallas, TX
Model 201 telescoping table/floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce.
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Metal

Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Den Haag, NL
a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray paint. Very rare
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp  Artimeta  1960s
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp  Artimeta  1960s
$2,097
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

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Vintage Pair of Telescoping Table Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
A very sleek and simple, modern pair of table lamps, circa the 1980's, that have the facility of
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Table lamp model 344 Telescope by Gunnar Biilman-Petersen
By Gunnar Biilmann-Petersen
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Table lamp model 344 Telescope by Gunnar Biilman-Petersen Manufactured by Le Klint Denmark, 1960
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Brass Telescope Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Antique brass telescope now mounted as a lamp with a Greek Key patterned base border and silk
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Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps

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Brass

Hala Brass Table Lamp with Telescope Arm, Netherlands, 1930s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Maastricht, NL
A brass work or desk lamp with a telescope arm, designed in the early 1930s by H.Th.J.A. Busquet
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Unusual Industrial Shopping Cart by Orla Watson , Telescope Cart Inc.
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
allowing the cart to telescope, or "nest" in order to save space. Watson was a World War I veteran and had
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Steel

English Regency Dining Table in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany dining table with telescoping frame and three leaves, turned and reeded legs with castors.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Telescoping Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique walnut and brass telescoping table lamps. Tallest the lamps raise to is 33.5" high.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair Of Telescoping Table Lamps
Pair Of Telescoping Table Lamps
H 33.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Maison Toulouse Brass Telescoping Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
Brass occasional table with a circular pierced gallery top with inset grey-veined white marble on
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Vintage 1970s French Gueridon

J.T. Kalmar - "Telescope" table lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Telescope” table lamp, Model No. 2090, J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, c.1960.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Gae Aulenti Pipistrello Telescoping Table Lamp
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce Pipistrello telescoping table lamp. Base shows some small dents and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Eichhoff Telescope Bedside Table Lamps, 1970s
By Eichhoff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage 1970s German table lamp pair for a design decor. These two bedside adjustable lamps by the
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

English Telescoping Buffet Server or Table in Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
top enclosing three tiers when in table form, telescoping upward to create three shelves when opened
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables

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Mahogany

English William IV Banquet Table with Seven Leaves
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
two ‘D’ consoles which bolt together and telescope out, this banquet-size dining table has seven solid
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Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables

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Brass

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table
Located in Essex, MA
Period Provincial Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top and Galleried telescoping stand for Lighting or
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Stands

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Marble

Space Age Telescoping Desk Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Space Age telescoping desk lamp Hamilton Industries desk or table lamp. This adjustable lamp was
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Space Age Telescoping Desk Lamp
Space Age Telescoping Desk Lamp
H 14.5 in W 8.8 in D 3.75 in
Laurel Telescoping Brass Floor Lamp
By Laurel
Located in San Francisco, CA
table lamp when set at its lowest height. It has a natural, shiny brass patina, square base, square stem
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swivel Base Telescoping Floor / Desk Lamp
By O-Luce
Located in Ferndale, MI
Swivel Base Telescoping Floor / Desk Lamp Attributed to O Luce. Telescopes from 28" to 60" tall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Vintage Telescope Desk Lamp Orange Eichhoff
By Eichhoff
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage telescope desk lamp orange Eichhoff Design desk lamp Space Age. Designed in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Telescope Desk Lamp Orange Eichhoff
Vintage Telescope Desk Lamp Orange Eichhoff
H 18.12 in W 5.52 in L 18.12 in
Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

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Brass

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Directoire Period Two-Tier Gueridon in Tulipwood, each tier a white Marble surface with pierced Brass gallery, mounted around a hexagonal column atop a tripod base with pad feet. <...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gueridon

Pair of Telescoping Lamps by Stefano Cevoli for Vermezzo
By Stefano Cevoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and modern pair of telescoping and height adjustable table/reading lamps designed and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Telescoping Brass Wall/Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of brass telescoping work lamps. Measurements are of the shape the lamps are shown in
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Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

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Brass

American Industrial Telescoping Swivel Lamp, Circa 1950
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial telescoping swivel table lamp in metal and aluminum with an 8 inch diameter
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Polished Steel and Leather Modern Art Deco Style Telescoping Table Lamps
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of modern likely Italian Art Deco style table lamps are designed as two dark coffee
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Michael Lax designed telescoping Lytegem task lamp for Lightolier. It features a telescopic neck
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp, Vintage 1960s
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
light for reading and other tasks and features a telescoping neck that allows the height to adjust from
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Telescoping Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of telescoping table lamps, grey-washed maple with polished nickel hardware, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Table Lamps

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Nickel

Pair of Telescoping Table Lamps
Pair of Telescoping Table Lamps
H 30 in W 14 in D 24.5 in
Oak Telescoping Gueridon
Located in New York, NY
Oak gueridon with inlaid top on telescoping pedestal base
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Vintage 1930s French Gueridon

Materials

Oak

Oak Telescoping Gueridon
Oak Telescoping Gueridon
H 29 in Dm 33.5 in
Parchment Telescope Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very handsome parchment and brass table lamp, rewired for the US, priced without shade.
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20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Machined Brass Telescoping Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Articulated brass telescoping table lamp with parabolic shade. Dimpled knuckle joint allows easy
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Brass Telescope Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of brass table lamps with telescope body on stepped base. Please note of wear consistent with
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20th Century Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Brass Telescope Lamps
Pair of Brass Telescope Lamps
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Mid Century Telescoping Desk Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid century adjustable desk lamp with white enamel conical head.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Chic Directoire Style Telescoping Bronze and Marble Gueridon
Located in Washington, DC
Chic 1960's French Telescoping Bronze and marble gueridon table. Beautiful inset green marble top
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Vintage 1960s French Gueridon

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Marble, Bronze

"Telescope Lamp" designed by R. K. Turrell, Los Angeles
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
"Telescope Lamp" designed by R.K. Turrell, Los Angeles, California. All original condition. The
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Telescope Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful "Telescope" desk lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Solid brass parts and a brown
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950's Italian Telescoping Desk/ Floor Lamp by Ostuni
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Hudson, NY
Ostuni for O Luce has a heavy weighted base with a telescoping arm mounted on a swivel socket. adjusts
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

1950's Italian Telescoping Desk or Floor Lamp by Arredoluce
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice italian lamp by Arredoluce c. 1956. Extremely versatile, it has a telescoping stem that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in a natural, earthen coloration (Pantone ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass

Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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English Regency Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5606 Fine Regency tilt top centre table in rosewood, having outstanding grain to the top and quarter beaded frieze edge, raised on tapered column with acanthus leaf carved capital ...
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Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

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Rosewood

English Regency Rosewood Centre Table
English Regency Rosewood Centre Table
$5,442 Sale Price
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H 28.346 in W 48.031 in D 48.031 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Late 18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table of Good Size in the Neoclassical Taste. Conceived in the neoclassical taste popularised by the likes of Sir William Cha...
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Antique 18th Century Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table
Late 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table
$7,971
H 35.44 in W 64.57 in D 29.93 in
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
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Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial design. Many of Coen de Vries' practic...
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Formica, Birch, Ebony

Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
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Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Italian swing-arm wall lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Featuring a height-adjustable mechanism with a counterweight, it offers both ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
$2,756
H 47.25 in W 13 in D 31.5 in
Biedermeier Round Breakfast Room Table
Located in Houston, TX
Beidermeier period round breakfast area table. It rests on a single supporting leg. The tabletop can flip and is secured by a small latch. Done with inlaid walnut wood. Austria, c...
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table England, 1830 This is an elegant and rare English antique William IV centre / breakfast table, circa 1830 in date. The table with stunnin...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Center Tables

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Rosewood

Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Wood and Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
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Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Center Tables

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Gilt Iron Drinks Table / Side Table with Loop Tripod Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand-hammered gilt patinated occasional table or martini table with three-footed looped base, Spain, 1940-1950s. The top is large enough to be used as a coffee table and stand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

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Gilt Iron Drinks Table / Side Table with Loop Tripod Base
Gilt Iron Drinks Table / Side Table with Loop Tripod Base
$1,869 Sale Price
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Brutalist Oak Dining Table by De Puydt, Belgium, 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Technical ingenuity and mastery are indispensable and fuel each other to achieve equally sublime and atmospheric results in The Puydt furniture. This rare oak dining table is an exce...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brutalist Oak Dining Table by De Puydt, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Oak Dining Table by De Puydt, Belgium, 1970s
$7,700
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 33.27 in
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Telescoping Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the telescoping dining table you’re looking for. Each telescoping dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a telescoping dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A telescoping dining table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made telescoping dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eichhoff, J.T. Kalmar and Angelo Ostuni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Telescoping Dining Table?

The average selling price for a telescoping dining table at 1stDibs is $1,917, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Telescoping Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.