What is the best folding table?

The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What type of resin is used for wood tables?

Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Used Folding Tables

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Biedermeier Round Table

1970 Foldable Dining Table

American Empire Crotched Mahogany Swivel Fold Top Work Table, Circa 1830s

$3,300

American Empire Crotched Mahogany Swivel Fold Top Work Table, Circa 1830s

Located in Germantown, MD

Function: Designed as a work or sewing table, used in modern days as side table. Measures 24 " in width, 14" in depth x 30" in Height. unfolded dimensions are 28" in width x 24" in ...

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Revival Card Table, English, Folding, Games, Victorian, C.1890

$2,935Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Georgian Revival Card Table, English, Folding, Games, Victorian, C.1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Georgian revival card table. An English, mahogany fold over games table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Deco Folding Wood Coffee Table by Francisque Chaleyssin 1930s

$3,800

Antique French Art Deco Folding Wood Coffee Table by Francisque Chaleyssin 1930s

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Detroit, MI

This exceptional and rare antique French Art Deco foldable elevated coffee table attributed to Francisque Chaleyssin is circa 1930.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s

$916

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s Coffee or service table entirely in wood.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

German Mid-Century Folding Chrome Serving Bar Cart, 1960s

$332

German Mid-Century Folding Chrome Serving Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Ideal as a cocktail cart, drinks trolley, serving cart, tea trolley or mobile occasional table. The trolley remains fully functional, including its folding mechanism and wheels.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s

$2,311

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s

By Liberty of London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s. Decorated with images of figures, birds, animals and mythical creatures.

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Late Victorian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Tri-Fold Boudoir Vanity Mirror, English, 1920s

$850

Art Deco Tri-Fold Boudoir Vanity Mirror, English, 1920s

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

The leather-covered back has a single folding support, so it can stand on a vanity table, dressing table, bathroom shelf, bedroom dresser, or styled cabinet.

Category

1920s British Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique George III Mahogany Fold-Top Georgian Tea Table, circa 1800

$3,364

Antique George III Mahogany Fold-Top Georgian Tea Table, circa 1800

Located in Nottingham, GB

Constructed in mahogany, the table features a rectangular fold-over top with a moulded edge.

Category

Early 19th Century Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Coffee Table in Painted Metal and Ebonized Wood, Circa 1960

$1,122

Folding Coffee Table in Painted Metal and Ebonized Wood, Circa 1960

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Folding coffee table in painted metal and ebonized wood.

Category

1960s Spanish Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s

$2,542 / set

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s

By Liberty of London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s. Decorated with images of figures, birds, animals and mythical creatures.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Folding Dining Table by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's

$962

Mid-Century Folding Dining Table by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's

By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of ash wood. Expanded has width 170cm. Original condition.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Louis XVI Style Revival Demi-lune Game Table with Brown Leather fold-open Top

$2,850

Louis XVI Style Revival Demi-lune Game Table with Brown Leather fold-open Top

Located in Lomita, CA

The sophisticated marquetry design, the French silhouette, and the general condition are standout features of this Louis XVI revival midcentury demi-lune table that make it worth col...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Used Folding Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Oak Wood Folding Dining Table from Am Møbler, 1960s

$2,514

Vintage Danish Modern Oak Wood Folding Dining Table from Am Møbler, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This classic dining table was produced by the Danish manufactory AM Møbler [Ansager Møbler] during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality oak wood in a brown shade. Clear graining and...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Oak

Leather & Faux Bamboo Folding Brass X Base Coffee Table Glass Top

$4,950

Leather & Faux Bamboo Folding Brass X Base Coffee Table Glass Top

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Superb French Jacques Adnet Attributed Glass Coffee Table features a polished folding Brass X Base in Faux Bamboo with saddle stitched Leather Bindings.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century "Pangolin" Dining Table in Folded and Welded Metal by Yves Pagart

$18,671

20th Century "Pangolin" Dining Table in Folded and Welded Metal by Yves Pagart

Located in Sofia, BG

Dining table Pangolin model signed by Yves Pagart made of folded and welded painted metal.

Category

Late 20th Century French Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany Geo, III Triple Folding Shaped Top Card Table

$4,150

Antique English Mahogany Geo, III Triple Folding Shaped Top Card Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare antique English mahogany period Geo. III triple folding shaped top card table. This is a particularly rare triple folding games table with the first opening revealing a ...

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray and Folding Stand

$1,850

English Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray and Folding Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray and Folding Stand. Removable tray features open handles and dovetail corners. Tray has an elegant silhouette with curved outline, and rests on...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Le Klint Blue Table Lamp Stoneware Ole Bøgild Hand Folded Shade, Denmark, 1970s

$1,832

Le Klint Blue Table Lamp Stoneware Ole Bøgild Hand Folded Shade, Denmark, 1970s

By Le Klint

Located in Odense, DK

Elegant light blue table lamp made in the 1970s by Ole Bøgild for Le Klint, Denmark.

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare 18th Century Anglo Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Folding Games Tables

$12,100

A Rare 18th Century Anglo Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Folding Games Tables

Located in London, GB

China, probably Canton, circa 1790 A fine late eighteenth century black lacquer Anglo-Chinese games table, the top opening with support from a gate leg to reveal a central chess boar...

Category

1790s Chinese George III Used Folding Tables

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Fold-Over Tea Table

$4,037

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Fold-Over Tea Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Wonderful Colour Late 18th-Century George III Mahogany & Satinwood String Inlaid Fold-Over Tea Table A superb late 18th-century George III mahogany fold-over tea table, of elegant...

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Used Folding Tables

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Italian Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretaire

$5,727

18th Century Italian Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretaire

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Spectacular interior castle with stoned drawers. Also the folding table is entirely solid. The limelight is majestic and impressive.

Category

1740s Italian Louis XV Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Dining Table by Hvidt and Mølgaard Nielsen Model

$15,521

Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Dining Table by Hvidt and Mølgaard Nielsen Model

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern folding dining table model 20/59 by Hvidt and Mølgaard Nielsen in solid teak.

Category

1960s Danish Used Folding Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Fold-Over Card Table, English, Games, Console, William IV, Circa 1835

$3,208Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Fold-Over Card Table, English, Games, Console, William IV, Circa 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an exceptional antique fold-over card table. An English, rosewood games or console table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

$5,600

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A fold-out dining table and bookshelf in pine, crafted in France in the 1960s.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Folding Oval Occasional Table, English, Gate Leg, Side, Jacobean Revival

$2,671

Vintage Folding Oval Occasional Table, English, Gate Leg, Side, Jacobean Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage folding oval occasional table. An English, oak and elm gate leg serving or supper table in Jacobean revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

1980s British Jacobean Used Folding Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century Mahogany Folding Butlers Tray on Stand

$1,359Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Mahogany Folding Butlers Tray on Stand

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray has four folding sides with inset brass hinges with each side having fret cut carrying handles, supp...

Category

1830s British Regency Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Folding Food Trolley, 1970s

$773

Italian Folding Food Trolley, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Folding food trolley, 1970s Green painted metal frame, Formica shelves. Open: 62 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 81 cm high. Good condition.

Category

1970s Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens

$5,498 / set

Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens

By mallet stevens

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Garden furniture around 1950 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens; Including a folding table and 4 armchairs Good general condition, funny patina The armchairs and the table folds ...

Category

1950s Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage Mid-Century "Dinett" Folding Serving Cart by Bremshey & Co.

$733

Vintage Mid-Century "Dinett" Folding Serving Cart by Bremshey & Co.

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

The genius of the Dinett design lies in its extreme versatility: it can be used fully open, collapsed halfway to serve as a narrow side table, or folded completely flat in two simple...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

$2,750

Antique Oak Drop-Leaf Table with Two Folding Leaves and Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Antique oak drop-leaf table with two folding leaves, crafted from solid oak wood with an elegant traditional design.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Used Folding Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Card, Chippendale Manner, Georgian, C.1750

$4,379Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Card, Chippendale Manner, Georgian, C.1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # 24868 This is an antique fold over tea table. An English, mahogany occasional or card table in the Chippendale manner, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750.

Category

Mid-18th Century British Georgian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Demi Lune Shape Fold-Over Card Table With Mahogany Veneers

$3,500

19th Century Mahogany Demi Lune Shape Fold-Over Card Table With Mahogany Veneers

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant enough to serve as a console or writing table when closed, it transforms into a practical games table when opened, making it equally suited to traditional and contemporary in...

Category

Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Round Folding Center Oak Table with Carved Top and Solomonic Legs, 1940s

$1,400

Round Folding Center Oak Table with Carved Top and Solomonic Legs, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Round Folding oak side table with Solomonic legs and carved top and carved edges.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

$4,000

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Birch

Chinese Folding Leg Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Folding Leg Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a folding coffee table painted in red lacquer. It has mother of pearl inlay.

Category

20th Century Chinese Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs

$3,400

Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs

By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk

$28,000

Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk

By Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning one of a kind folding desk embodies a striking textured surface that is hand carved by gouge cut in walnut. It gives the piece its distinctive aesthetic that Rivadossi ...

Category

1970s Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique fine quality Georgian revival burr walnut folding card or tea table

$1,898Sale Price|30% Off

Antique fine quality Georgian revival burr walnut folding card or tea table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Folding Card or Tea Table, dating from around 1920 with a beautiful colour and patina.

Category

1920s Georgian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle

$265

Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle

Located in New York, NY

Exuding modernist charm and functional ingenuity, this Art Deco folding tray is a stylish example of streamlined industrial design crafted in America circa 1935. Featuring a polished...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chrome

Moroccan Oval Engraved Copper Tray Coffee Table with Folding Wood Base, 1960s

$4,009

Moroccan Oval Engraved Copper Tray Coffee Table with Folding Wood Base, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

The removable top and folding support reflect the practicality of Moroccan tray-table craftsmanship, allowing the piece to serve as a low coffee table or an occasional surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Folding Tables

Materials

Copper

Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Mahogany and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s

$3,207

Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Mahogany and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Le Klint

Located in Odense, DK

Early Le Klint table lamp Model 301 in beautifully patinated solid mahogany wood with hand folded Le Klint shade.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Ash

Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker and Steel Corner, Italy, 1970s

$2,291

Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker and Steel Corner, Italy, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Folding coffee table in bamboo and Rattan with corners reinforced with steel.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage 3 Fold Mirror With Wooden Baking Floral Design.

$316Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage 3 Fold Mirror With Wooden Baking Floral Design.

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage 3 Fold Mirror With Wooden Baking Floral Design.Patina Qualities Consistent with Age. Box H17 Dimensions. 25 1/2 W ; 1 D ; 8 H

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th C. Federal Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Card or Console Table

$3,250 / item

19th C. Federal Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Card or Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

1890s Federal style satinwood inlaid flame mahogany serpentine fold top card table or console table in good antique condition.

Category

19th Century American Federal Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870

$4,551Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique card table. A French, burr walnut fold-over games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Flip Folding Trolley Table by A. Citterio with Toan Nguyen for Kartell

$1,000

Flip Folding Trolley Table by A. Citterio with Toan Nguyen for Kartell

By Kartell, Antonio Citterio, Toan Nguyen

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Lucite and stainless steel folding cart on casters.

Category

20th Century Used Folding Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand

$1,468Sale Price|20% Off

Early 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray has four folding sides with inset brass hinges with each side having fret cut carrying handles...

Category

1830s British Regency Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Indian Brass Tray Incised on Wood Folding Stand

$725

Vintage Indian Brass Tray Incised on Wood Folding Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Indian Brass Tray Incised on Wood Folding Stand Circa 1960's Tray 30" Stand 28x23H

Category

1960s Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

Functionalist Folding Trolley by Thonet

$1,718

Functionalist Folding Trolley by Thonet

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Functionalist folding trolley by Thonet Mundus professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Bar Cart Drinks Cocktail Smoked Lucite and Chrome Table Foldable Trolley, 1977

$513Sale Price|47% Off

Bar Cart Drinks Cocktail Smoked Lucite and Chrome Table Foldable Trolley, 1977

Located in Labrit, Landes

Vintage bar cart drinks or cocktail folding trolley. Chrome and smoked lucite. Clean lines typical of the 1970s. The top trolley can be used as a serving tray. French, circa 1970...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Fliptop Table with Chrome Base and Folding Leaves

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Fliptop Table with Chrome Base and Folding Leaves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern style table with folding leaves and polished chrome base.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chrome

English Antique Butlers Tray Military Campaign With A Folding Stand

$2,651 / set

English Antique Butlers Tray Military Campaign With A Folding Stand

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

English Antique Butlers Tray Military Campaign With A Folding Stand Reprodux by Bevan Funnell Made in England With Folding Stand having foldable galleried handles & brass ident...

Category

20th Century British British Colonial Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Serving Trolley Bar Cart

$618

1960s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Serving Trolley Bar Cart

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant folding serving trolley produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique circa 1860 Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column Leg Fold over Card Table

$4,010

Antique circa 1860 Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column Leg Fold over Card Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1860 Victorian fold over card table with Thomas Chippendale Cluster Column legs A good looking well made and decorative piece.

Category

1860s English High Victorian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Butler's Tray with Folding Stand

$2,433

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Butler's Tray with Folding Stand

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign George III Butlers Tray. With folding Stand having foldable galleried handles & brass idents and feet A wonderful tray for drinks or collectibles,...

Category

20th Century British British Colonial Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

DSS-TA Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller

$1,168

DSS-TA Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Neuss, NW

Stainless steel frame with fibreglass seat shell and a foldable table top made of Micarta and plywood with Formica coating in white.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

German Folding Serving Trolley, 1970s

$601

German Folding Serving Trolley, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

A German folding serving trolley, 1970s A serving trolly with 2 removable trays and marked on the bottom with label Made in Western Germany an original PK, with melanin resin on bot...

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20th Century German Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair

$550 / set

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24"D x 39.5"H. Seat interior width is 15" and seat interior depth is 16". Seat height ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Fold Over Parlour Card Table, English, Games, Side, William IV, C.1835

$4,366Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Fold Over Parlour Card Table, English, Games, Side, William IV, C.1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fold-over parlour card table. An English, mahogany games or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

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1830s British William IV Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Lacquered Gold Painted Wood Tuscan Mirror, 1960s

$1,718

20th Century Lacquered Gold Painted Wood Tuscan Mirror, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Ideal mirror to match a chest of drawers, folding table or fireplace, for antique dealers and interior decorators.

Category

1960s Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Used Folding Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used folding tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used folding tables — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Used folding tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used folding tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian used folding tables are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used folding tables over the years, but those made by Fritz Hansen, Giancarlo Piretti and Bruno Mathsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Folding Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,010, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $45,033 highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

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Questions About Used Folding Tables

What is the best folding table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
What are table lamps used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
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.
What is a sideboard table used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
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.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
Do architects still use drafting tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.
What type of resin is used for wood tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.
What table do professional pool players use?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.

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