What is a sideboard table used for?

A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.

What was a drum table used for?

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What were nesting tables used for?

Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.

What are table lamps used for?

Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

What are bistro tables used for?

Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.

What are end tables used for?

End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

Can a library table be used as a desk?

Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What do you call a table that is used for drafting?

A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What were dough box tables used for?

A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

What table do professional pool players use?

Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?

Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

What do I call a dressing table with a mirror?

A dressing table with a mirror is sometimes called a vanity table. You will also see the furniture simply called a dressing table or mirrored dressing table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dressing tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Do architects still use drafting tables?

Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?

The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.

What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?

Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.

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1970s Red Orange Space Age Vanity Bucket Dressing Table Set by Bremshey & Co

$910 / set

1970s Red Orange Space Age Vanity Bucket Dressing Table Set by Bremshey & Co

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Contrasted by the white enamel, swag-leg bases, the combination of tones and materials is captivating. The dressing table provides hidden space for cosmetics.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres

$85,000

Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres

By Haentges Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Unique and Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres Haentges Freres The upper case with triple part adjustable b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vanities

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pierre Jeanneret, Dressing Table, PJ-R-12-A, c. 1955

$22,905

Pierre Jeanneret, Dressing Table, PJ-R-12-A, c. 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

PIERRE JEANNERET PJ-R-12-A Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Coiffeuse dite « Dressing table », c.1955-56 Teck massif et plaqué, verre et ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde

$4,500

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde

By Henry van de Velde

Located in Southampton, NY

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde This dressing table, attributed to Henry Van der Velde, showcases the elegant simplicity and functional design c...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1970s Dressing Table with Distressed Finish, Complete with Bedside Units and Ony

$3,034 / set

1970s Dressing Table with Distressed Finish, Complete with Bedside Units and Ony

Located in IT

Elegant set consisting of a dressing table with mirror and two matching bedside tables.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box

$2,325

Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional German sterling silver dressing table box has a cylindrical form with a domed cover.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror – Fine Quality

$859Sale Price|30% Off

Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror – Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror – Fine Quality A fine quality 19th-century Regency mahogany dressing table mirror that is full of charm and authentic cha...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Antique Dressing Table Ring Box, English Silver, Birmingham Hallmark, 1921

$872Sale Price|20% Off

Small Antique Dressing Table Ring Box, English Silver, Birmingham Hallmark, 1921

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique dressing table ring box. An English, Sterling silver lidded dish, dating to the early 20th century, hallmarked 1921.

Category

20th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, William Neale, Chester 1899

$651

Victorian Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, William Neale, Chester 1899

By William Neale & Son Ltd

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by William Neale, this striking antique Victorian sterling silver dressing table box has a navette-shaped form. The body and hinged cover are embellishe...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

ViNTAGE ITALIAN STYLE SILVER LEAF PAINTED TRI FOLDING DRESSING TABLE MIRROR

$1,091Sale Price|20% Off

ViNTAGE ITALIAN STYLE SILVER LEAF PAINTED TRI FOLDING DRESSING TABLE MIRROR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice and decorative Vintage Italian style silver leaf painted hand carved tri folding dressing tab...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Restored Art Deco Dressing Table, Walnut, Mirror, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

$1,775

Restored Art Deco Dressing Table, Walnut, Mirror, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Conceived in the spirit of interwar Art Deco, this extraordinarily elegant and asymmetrical dressing table dates from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood

$5,955

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood

Located in Greven, DE

Worth knowing: The coiffeuse (French for "dressing table") is a further development of the earlier poudreuse, a table originally intended for applying hair powder.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Early Liberty & Co. Oak Dressing Table, Registered Design No. 232372, c.1894

$8,984

Early Liberty & Co. Oak Dressing Table, Registered Design No. 232372, c.1894

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, Park Royal

An architecturally distinctive Arts & Crafts oak dressing table by Liberty & Co., London, retaining its original Liberty & Co.

Category

Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror

$3,200

Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning French Art Deco vanity/ dressing table/ full view oval mirror, beautiful burl and mahogany, Classic Art Deco grapevine stylized details, retains original marble tops, also o...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine 19th Century Dressing Table Attributed to 'Gillows'

$2,233

A Very Fine 19th Century Dressing Table Attributed to 'Gillows'

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th Century well figured mahogany dressing table attributed to 'Gillows'. This fabulous piece is stunningly hand carved, of exceptional quality and richly patinated wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barbershop Dressing Table

$4,569

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barbershop Dressing Table

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original French Art Deco dressing table from a barbershop from the 1920s / 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Marble

FULLY RESTORED AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA EBONY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN DRESSING TABLE

$3,237Sale Price|20% Off

FULLY RESTORED AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA EBONY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN DRESSING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in England Aesthetic Movement Dressing table made in Amboyna wood & Ebon...

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Amboyna

Antique French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

$3,086

Antique French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany dressing table, circa 1870 in date. The shaped rectangular mirror is flanked by cylindrical columns and adorned with gilded ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vanities

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Wood & Breccia marble vanity/dressing table

$28,500

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Wood & Breccia marble vanity/dressing table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most unique Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood and Breccia marble vanity/dressing table. This stunning vanity table features its original mirror, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Breccia Marble

Irish Georgian Mahogany Side Table/ Dressing Table

$4,850

Irish Georgian Mahogany Side Table/ Dressing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged top with pinched corners opening to a fitted interior with mirror. The frieze with keyhole to lock . Shell carved knees on cabriole legs. Trifid feet.

Category

Antique 1770s Irish Georgian Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Dressing Table Stool in Walnut, Newly Upholstered, c1870

$1,131

Victorian Dressing Table Stool in Walnut, Newly Upholstered, c1870

Located in High Peak, GB

P0250 Superb quality Victorian dressing table stool in walnut, having newly reupholstered seat with attractive top cover above shaped and carved frieze and turned, tapered legs of tw...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Dressing Table With Barley Twist Legs & Mirror

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Sheraton Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Dressing Table With Barley Twist Legs & Mirror

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton style dressing table, crafted from carved mahogany, dating to approximately 1830.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

TUDOR FURNITURE ARTS & CRAFTS LiMED OAK COTSWOLD DRESSING TABLE PART OF SUITE

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

TUDOR FURNITURE ARTS & CRAFTS LiMED OAK COTSWOLD DRESSING TABLE PART OF SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique English Tudor Furniture Circa 1930's Limed Oak Cotswold Arts & Crafts Dressing table...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Bedroom Sets

Materials

Oak

Stunning Eichholtz Pony Hide Chrome Stool for Desks and Dressing Tables

$823Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Eichholtz Pony Hide Chrome Stool for Desks and Dressing Tables

By EICHHOLTZ

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This is delighted to offer this lovely Eichholtz Pony hide trestle stool for desks or dressing tables. This is a very good looking well made and comfortable stool, I have the matc...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Empire Mahogany, Gilt and Marble Topped Dressing Table

$48,010

19th Century French Empire Mahogany, Gilt and Marble Topped Dressing Table

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in London, GB

Literature; ‘Le mobilier Franc¸ais di XIXe Siecle’ by Denise LeDoux-Lebard, published Paris 1984, revised and enlarged edition published 2000; pp267-350; a dressing table of very si...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Vanities

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Selva Italy Dressing Table Chair Part of Luxury Bedroom Suite Drawers

$274Sale Price|20% Off

Selva Italy Dressing Table Chair Part of Luxury Bedroom Suite Drawers

By Selva

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Selva Italy RRP £399 dressing table chair This chair is part of a suite, I have the matching medium chest of drawers and pair of b...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Dressing Table Vanity Dresser

$4,595

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Dressing Table Vanity Dresser

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Dressing Table Vanity Dresser This vanity measures: 33.75 wide x 18 deep x 29.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

$4,458

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The dressing table features a shaped mirror with a pair of petite drawers to the top and a single drawer to the frieze and it is raised on four elegant cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 1860s Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Dressing Table Tray by S.J. Rose, 1971

$5,006

Vintage Sterling Silver Enamel Dressing Table Tray by S.J. Rose, 1971

By S.J. Rose & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique sterling silver dressing table tray has a plain quatrefoil shaped form.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage White Frosted Glass Four-Piece Dressing Table Set with Tray

$788

Vintage White Frosted Glass Four-Piece Dressing Table Set with Tray

Located in Nottingham, GB

Each component serves a distinct dressing-table role while maintaining visual harmony.

Category

Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Green White Dressing Table Set made of Mouth-blown Glass

$458 / set

Green White Dressing Table Set made of Mouth-blown Glass

Located in Hannover, DE

This is a one-of-a-kind set that will make your dressing table look absolutely charming! It was found in a 1950s villa.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Glass, Scagliola, Blown Glass

1930s ART DECO C.W.S CABINET WORKS DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR

$1,303

1930s ART DECO C.W.S CABINET WORKS DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A distinctive Art Deco dressing table by C.W.S. Cabinet Works, Birmingham, dating to the 1930s.

Category

20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Hardwood

Levi & Salaman 1927 Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Tray

$3,395

Levi & Salaman 1927 Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Tray

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique dressing table tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ria & Youri Augousti Shagreen dressing table and stool - France, 1990s

$8,779 / set

Ria & Youri Augousti Shagreen dressing table and stool - France, 1990s

By R & Y Augousti

Located in London, GB

This dressing table and stool by Ria & Youri Augousti brings together the designers’ characteristic use of opulent materials with their distinctly sculptural approach to furniture.

Category

1990s French Desks

Materials

Shagreen

Kofod-Larsen Retro Vintage Floating minimalistic teak desk or dressing table

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Kofod-Larsen Retro Vintage Floating minimalistic teak desk or dressing table

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Markington, GB

Ib Kofod-Larsen Floating Teak Desk / Dressing table Danish Modern, 1960s ICONIC DANISH ELEGANCE — A beautifully refined floating desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s, sho...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Chest of drawers or dressing table with mirror, France 1930s

$2,290

Art Deco Chest of drawers or dressing table with mirror, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / Cabinet, Dressing Table / wood, metal, marble, mirror / Art Deco French richly decorated Art Deco dressing table with 3 drawers, a marble top and a large mirror.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

huge wooden jewelry or make-up box with oval mirror for the dressing table

$962

huge wooden jewelry or make-up box with oval mirror for the dressing table

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

huge wooden jewelry or make-up box with oval mirror for the dressing table with drawer and 2 locks Dressing or make-up chest

Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Oak, Zebra Wood

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights

$130,314

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

George V Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Tray by Liberty & Co – 1924

$2,736

George V Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Tray by Liberty & Co – 1924

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, London

., this elegant, George V, sterling silver and enamel dressing table tray is of rectangular form with rounded corners, decorated with a vibrant blue and green enamel border in a chev...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

$18,896

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

By Frode Holm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Illum Bol...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920

$486

Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920 A fantastic collector's item, possible for doll enthusiasts from the early period of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silver Plate

Dressing table/chest of drawers - Art Nouveau

$858Sale Price|50% Off

Dressing table/chest of drawers - Art Nouveau

Located in Porto, PT

Chest of drawers/dresser - Art Nouveau. Circa 1900 in walnut wood; with 4 drawers and 3 large drawers; marble top. Dimensions: 188x120x55 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Wood

1900's American Art Nouveau Bird's-Eye Maple Dressing Table in the Liberty Taste

$2,995 / item

1900's American Art Nouveau Bird's-Eye Maple Dressing Table in the Liberty Taste

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Morristown, NJ

Although originally intended as a dressing table or washstand, its compact footprint makes it exceptionally versatile today.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

LOVELY VINTAGE ENGLISH BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE, MIRROR AND SiDE CHAIR

$2,688Sale Price / set|20% Off

LOVELY VINTAGE ENGLISH BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE, MIRROR AND SiDE CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut English Dressing table, Mirror and side chair Please note the delivery fee...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor

$695

English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English silver dressing table hand mirror from the 20th century with silver piqué decor of swags, oval medallion and foliage.

Category

20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

French Limoges HB Porcelain Eight-Piece Dressing Table Set with Pansy Motif

$884

French Limoges HB Porcelain Eight-Piece Dressing Table Set with Pansy Motif

Located in Nottingham, GB

The eight-piece ensemble is designed for a dressing table or washstand, comprising a shaped rectangular tray, a pair of slender candlesticks, two small decorative ewers, two lidded p...

Category

Early 20th Century Vanities

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Diamond Cut Crystal Dressing Table Set by Fa. C. Bos & Zn, Amsterdam 1920s

$744 / set

Dutch Diamond Cut Crystal Dressing Table Set by Fa. C. Bos & Zn, Amsterdam 1920s

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch diamond cut crystal dressing table set by Fa. C. Bos & Zn, Amsterdam 1920s A crystal dressing table set in box, with 2 bottles and a crystal lidded box with with silver knobs ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Mid Century Enamel & Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set by Albert Carter, 1961

$816

Mid Century Enamel & Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set by Albert Carter, 1961

By Albert Carter

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1961 by Albert Carter, this very attractive, sterling silver dressing table set, is gilt, and features enamelled decoration to the backs of each piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870

$5,850

Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Incline Village, NV

Paul Sormani (1817-1877) designed and was the maker of this superb quality small dressing table; from his Paris workshop at 10 R. Charlot Park (this was his second workshop---opened ...

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Amboyna

STUNNING VERY COMFORTABLE BLUE FLORAL SILK FINISH DRESSING TABLE OR SIDE CHAiR

$433Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNING VERY COMFORTABLE BLUE FLORAL SILK FINISH DRESSING TABLE OR SIDE CHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely super comfortable and very decorative silk blend dressing table or side chair with floral upholstery Please note the ...

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table

$2,578Sale Price|20% Off

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's, oak chest of drawers with mirror in the style of a Edwardian Dressing table. A very g...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Oak

Italian Dressing Table with Mirror Lighting, steering wheel Luigi Brusotti

$6,058

Italian Dressing Table with Mirror Lighting, steering wheel Luigi Brusotti

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in Paris, FR

Unique and exceptional italian piece . Brass and glass dressing table, with mirror, lighting and steering wheel, by Luigi Brusotti. .

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

$15,000Sale Price|20% Off

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Culver City, CA

People might see this piece and think: “oh, cute… a little dressing table," but this is an extremely rare masterclass in design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE 1820 JOHANN WAGNER & SOHN DRESSiNG TABLE WITH CUT GLASS CRYSTAL & SILVER

$16,405Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE 1820 JOHANN WAGNER & SOHN DRESSiNG TABLE WITH CUT GLASS CRYSTAL & SILVER

By Johann Wagner & Sohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Museum quality, Circa 1820 Georgian Johann Wagner & Sohn Metamorphic dressing t...

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Vanities

Materials

Crystal

Art and craft wood dressing table with mirror from the 1920s Art Nouveau

$3,664

Art and craft wood dressing table with mirror from the 1920s Art Nouveau

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French Art Nouveau dressing table from the 1920s. Made of solid and veneered wood, it features a central mirror.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Exceptional Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Dressing Table, Ormolu-Mounted

$8,532

Exceptional Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Dressing Table, Ormolu-Mounted

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Exceptional antique French Napoleon III mahogany dressing table, richly appointed with elegant ormolu mounts and a beautifully framed central mirror.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany

ANTIQUE SUBLIME 1920 ART DECO PEACH GLASS VENETIAN DRESSING TABLE VANITY MiRROR

$1,481Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE SUBLIME 1920 ART DECO PEACH GLASS VENETIAN DRESSING TABLE VANITY MiRROR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely sublime circa 1920's Art Deco Peach glass Vanity / Dressing table top mirror with bevelled edges ...

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Dressing Table or Vanity

$7,200

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Dressing Table or Vanity

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, dressing table / vanity, walnut burl, walnut, wood, mirror, Italy, 1975–1979 This dressing table was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa as part of the ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Sorrentoware Keepsake Box, Italian Walnut Dressing Table Case, Victorian

$865

Antique Sorrentoware Keepsake Box, Italian Walnut Dressing Table Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Italian, walnut and silk cotton lined dressing table case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Very Rare Convertible Desk, Partnerdesk, Dressing Table, Early 19th Century

$12,025

Very Rare Convertible Desk, Partnerdesk, Dressing Table, Early 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

When fully extended, the reading desk at the front can be folded down even further and, with its mirror mounted on the inside, transforms the piece of furniture into a dressing table...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Prices for a used dressing table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $158 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,941.

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What is a sideboard table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
What was a drum table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
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Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What were nesting tables used for?
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Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
What are table lamps used for?
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Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a console table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
What are bistro tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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What are end tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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What can I use instead of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
What were dough box tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
What table do professional pool players use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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What do I call a dressing table with a mirror?
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A dressing table with a mirror is sometimes called a vanity table. You will also see the furniture simply called a dressing table or mirrored dressing table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dressing tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Do architects still use drafting tables?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.
What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.