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 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.

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.

Used Folding Tables

Folding Lamp

Wood Drop Leaf Table

Mid Century Fold Out Table

Mid Century Folding Tray

Foldable Sofa

Folding Tripod

Biedermeier Round Table

1970 Foldable Dining Table

Antique Cast Iron Garden Table with Set of 4 Folding Chairs

$950 / set

Antique Cast Iron Garden Table with Set of 4 Folding Chairs

Located in Mckinney, TX

Includes four early 20th-century French folding garden chairs with layered green and white paint.

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal, Cast Iron

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

$1,755Sale Price / item|20% Off

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Folding Biscuit Box, Shell Form, Sheffield, c. 1890 This exceptional antique Victorian silver-plated folding biscuit box is a rare and highly decorat...

Category

1920s British Victorian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers

$1,042Sale Price|20% Off

1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers

Located in Leicester, GB

English antique folding dining table from 1940's in Oak. Unique design with two sets of extra deep long drawers and beautiful ball feet.

Category

1940s Used Folding Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique 17h Century Spanish Chestnut Warm Brown Gateleg or Dropleaf Table

$5,955Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 17h Century Spanish Chestnut Warm Brown Gateleg or Dropleaf Table

Located in Casteren, NL

The table features two foldable half-moon leaves, each made from a single plank measuring 1 inch thick.

Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Used Folding Tables

Materials

Chestnut

20th Century Asian Handcrafted Brass Tray Table with Folding Base

$990

20th Century Asian Handcrafted Brass Tray Table with Folding Base

Located in Doylestown, PA

The tray grips and sits securely on a midcentury metal faux bamboo foldable base and is removable for serving or hanging.

Category

20th Century Asian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Folding Side Table, 1940-1950

$3,000

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Folding Side Table, 1940-1950

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian folding side table made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Chinese Carved Hongmu Hardwood Tray on Stand

$1,495

19th Century Chinese Carved Hongmu Hardwood Tray on Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

Tray detaches from foldable base. Table is crafted from a dense Asian hardwood likely Hongmu or Mahogany, finished in a dark, rich reddish-brown lacquer.

Category

19th Century American Qing Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 1920s Painted Drop Leaf Coffee Table with Oval Top and Stretcher

$3,950

Swedish 1920s Painted Drop Leaf Coffee Table with Oval Top and Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

When the leaves are folded down, the table presents a compact profile, measuring 50 inches in width, 17 inches in depth, and 20.5 inches in height.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Folding Side Table

$1,042Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Folding Side Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie, folding, side end lamp table A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% ...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Expanding Table in the Style of the Maria Flap, Bruno Mathsson Yugoslavia, 1960s

$7,500

Expanding Table in the Style of the Maria Flap, Bruno Mathsson Yugoslavia, 1960s

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Deland, FL

Ideal for smaller homes, the table can be folded down and stored against a wall, maximizing space efficiency without compromising on style or functionality.

Category

1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Folding Garden Patio Poolside Table att. to Salterini Rid Jid

$400

Mid Century Folding Garden Patio Poolside Table att. to Salterini Rid Jid

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century folding metal mesh top garden, patio, poolside table attributed to Salterini.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

18th Century French-style Poudreuse, circa 1780, plum wood and walnut

$4,097

18th Century French-style Poudreuse, circa 1780, plum wood and walnut

Located in Münster, DE

A mirror was mounted in the center of the top panel, which could be folded open and raised. These tables were frequently equipped with numerous drawers and compartments.

Category

1780s French Directoire Used Folding Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Nutwood

Walnut wood dressing table: drawers, marble top and folding mirror, Italy

$1,374

Walnut wood dressing table: drawers, marble top and folding mirror, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique walnut dressing table, complete with drawer, white Carrara marble top and folding mirror with candle holder, original from the 19th century, from Piedmont (Italy).

Category

19th Century Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mesa de juegos francesa plegable de nogal, 1920

$2,632

Mesa de juegos francesa plegable de nogal, 1920

Located in Miami, FL

French Walnut Fold-Over Game Table, circa 1920. Versatile and functional, this walnut game table features a hinged top that easily lifts on one side and pivots to open or folds to cl...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

STUNNiNG ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 RED LACQUERED FOLDING TRAY TABLE

$1,530Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNiNG ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 RED LACQUERED FOLDING TRAY TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative original hand made in China for the Export market folding tea or silver table Please...

Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Folding Metal Garden Patio Poolside Table with Stylized Leaf Motif Top

$495

Folding Metal Garden Patio Poolside Table with Stylized Leaf Motif Top

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Chic folding cafe dining, garden, patio table constructed of metal strips and square stock.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Traytable Gueridon Luigi Massoni Guzzini Italy

$1,431

Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Traytable Gueridon Luigi Massoni Guzzini Italy

By Guzzini

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage plastic tray table or gueridon or foldable breakfast table model Pepito designed by Luigi Massoni Grafico Studio Zeto for Guzzini italy 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Used Folding Tables

Materials

Plastic

Vintage 20thC English Burr Walnut Folding Backgammon Table By Dunhill c.1960

$21,666

Vintage 20thC English Burr Walnut Folding Backgammon Table By Dunhill c.1960

By Dunhill

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century English backgammon table by Dunhill, made in richly figured burr walnut.

Category

20th Century British Other Used Folding Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Folding Campaign Bed and Convertible Side Table in Oak and Canvas

$4,536Sale Price|39% Off

Antique Folding Campaign Bed and Convertible Side Table in Oak and Canvas

By Piero de Longhi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional Victorian folding campaign bed that cleverly doubles as a compact side table or console when not in use.

Category

Late 19th Century English Campaign Used Folding Tables

Materials

Canvas, Oak

French Pyrenees Carved Oak and Pine "Zuzulu" Bench with Fold-Down Table

$26,500

French Pyrenees Carved Oak and Pine "Zuzulu" Bench with Fold-Down Table

Located in Dallas, TX

It includes a large bench trunk with interior storage and center divider, a fold-down table for dining, writing, or playing cards, and open shelving on both sides for display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Country Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 2 Chairs) by Salterini

$1,660 / set

1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 2 Chairs) by Salterini

By Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

They are functional and undeniably striking, making them vital additions to any outdoor setting. Table dimension: H 27.5 X D 28.5

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 4 Chairs) by Salterini

$2,200 / set

1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 4 Chairs) by Salterini

By Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

They are functional and undeniably striking, making them vital additions to any outdoor setting. Table dimension: H 27.5 X D 28.5

Category

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

Materials

Metal

French Set Folding Camping Four Chairs and Table Patio Garden Mid-Century

$1,021Sale Price / set|19% Off

French Set Folding Camping Four Chairs and Table Patio Garden Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French folding four chairs and table, typical of the fifties, brand Chantazur Lafuma.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Sheet Metal

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA

$3,080

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA

By American Duplex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The exhibition feat selection of iconic pieces, with a focus on Acerbis: the “Free System” sofa and “Napoleone” table by Claudio Salocchi, “Due Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Folding Tables

Materials

Fur

Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set

$4,500 / set

Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set

By McGuire, Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA

$3,080 / item

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA

By American Duplex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Folding Tables

Materials

Fur

Hong FanChinese Contemporary Art by Hong Fan - Draw the table Ukiyo folds, 2018

$650

Chinese Contemporary Art by Hong Fan - Draw the table Ukiyo folds

By Hong Fan

Located in Paris, IDF

Oil on canvas Hong Fan is a Chinese artist born in 1965 who lives & works in Songzhuang, Beijing, China. From 2015, she studied under the honorable Fu Zenan, the leader of the New ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Folding Tables

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hand-Carved Brass Tray Coffee Table on Folding Black Wood Base, 1950

$1,499

Hand-Carved Brass Tray Coffee Table on Folding Black Wood Base, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Chinese style hand engraved brass tray coffee table on a solid black wooden folding base. Dragons and foliages hammered round brass tray.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl

$1,195

MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl

By Krueger International

Located in Topeka, KS

It IS in fact a gorgeous side chair HOWEVER… It also FOLDS into a useable side or end table!!!! It’s from the vintage Stackables line by Krueger… And just LOOK at it!!!

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov

$8,877 / set

Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov

By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel with linen covers, and a table with a travertine table top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors

$1,637Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Export table top vanity mirror cabinets circa 1900 A good looking and well made pairing, most likely used ...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Used Folding Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

$4,800 / set

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down, it's a table, seatback up it's an armchair. Sculpted from solid oak, it features car...

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Used Folding Tables

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Iron and Oak Bavarian Beer Garden Folding Chairs and Table Set Germany

$3,880 / set

Vintage Iron and Oak Bavarian Beer Garden Folding Chairs and Table Set Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The slats on the backrests and seats are all present. The table is in very good, solid condition and folds up for easy transport and assembly.

Category

1960s German Folk Art Used Folding Tables

Materials

Iron

Impressive Geological Map of Australia – Rare Oversized Wall Display, 1931–32

$5,439 / set

Impressive Geological Map of Australia – Rare Oversized Wall Display, 1931–32

Located in Langweer, NL

The map is sold as a folding map and NOT in a frame! The map is accompanied by the official explanatory notes, published in Sydney in 1932, which provide additional plates, folding ...

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Linen, Paper

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

$2,050

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

Located in Pasadena, CA

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

Category

20th Century Japanese Used Folding Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

French Louis XV Tri-Fold Dressing Mirror with Separate Mirror Top Vanity Table

$4,740 / set

French Louis XV Tri-Fold Dressing Mirror with Separate Mirror Top Vanity Table

Located in Houston, TX

French 19th century dressing mirror with hinged sides. Walnut in Louis XV style Separate dressing table that can sit directly in front or be moved to another location. Beautifully sh...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Folding Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Frode Holm Teak Folding Mirror Wall or Table by Illums Bolighus Vintage Danish

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Frode Holm Teak Folding Mirror Wall or Table by Illums Bolighus Vintage Danish

By Frode Holm

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful Closing Wall Mirror, Highly uncommon, I believe these were only sold in Denmark. Set up on back to be wall hung, but you will have to make the horizontal bar, that it would...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Teak

Chic Mid-Century White Lacquered Outdoor Kettal Set, circa 1960

$2,863 / set

Chic Mid-Century White Lacquered Outdoor Kettal Set, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Like the armchairs, the table is foldable, making it a practical and stylish addition to your home.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Coen de Vries for Devo Petite Birch Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1954

$1,050

Coen de Vries for Devo Petite Birch Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1954

By Coen de Vries, Devo

Located in Dronten, NL

It gives the desk a light, almost foldable look, like a campaign table, and it keeps the legroom open and uncluttered.

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Birch

powder blue Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 70s

$1,821

powder blue Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 70s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Padova, IT

Among his best-known projects are PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for communities and institutional spaces, SISTEMA 61, a modular sy...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

$4,200

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Both leaves open for a generous work surface, a single leaf extended for partial use, or both folded for a narrower table while still fully functional.

Category

19th Century French Rustic Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Mate tray by Castiglioni for DePadova

$1,443

Mate tray by Castiglioni for DePadova

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Milano, IT

Mate is a low table with folding base and removoble tray by Achille Castiglioni for De Padova, a masterpiece of functional elegance.

Category

1990s Italian Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Ralph Lauren Oval Round Extending Farm Rustic Claw Feet Dining Set, 7 Pieces

$8,950 / set

Ralph Lauren Oval Round Extending Farm Rustic Claw Feet Dining Set, 7 Pieces

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This table is large enough to be used as four person dining table when folded or a six person table when open.

Category

2010s Chinese American Classical Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970

$5,121

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970

By Max Sauze

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage foldable dining table with a fantastic chromed metal construction and a clear glass top (thickness 0.32 in = 0.8 cm).

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Metal

"19th Century Italian Micro Marquetry Folding Screen, Handcrafted Wood"

$1,620

"19th Century Italian Micro Marquetry Folding Screen, Handcrafted Wood"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Early 19th Century European Used Folding Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Paint

Art Nouveau Folding Children's Chair, Beech & Spruce, Germany, c. 1900

$2,244Sale Price|20% Off

Art Nouveau Folding Children's Chair, Beech & Spruce, Germany, c. 1900

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The chair at the table can be folded backwards and the whole chair can also be folded so that the base of the chair can be converted into a table and the child can sit close to the f...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Used Folding Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech, Spruce

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

$3,186 / set

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for community and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular so...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

$3,321 / set

Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for community and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular so...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

$3,206 / set

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for community and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular so...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$2,576 / set

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for community and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular so...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$1,832 / set

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular s...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,552 / set

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular s...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chinese Folding Screen for Desk Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Folding Screen for Desk Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese folding desk or table screen with hardwood frame and silk panels with hand embroidered decoration, dating to circa 1960s The piece is all hand mad...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Used Folding Tables

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK

$15,424

cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK

By Rooms Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Used Folding Tables

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy

$801 / set

Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

His best known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, Platone, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a system of seats for communities and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$1,821 / set

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular s...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,552 / set

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular s...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,960

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

The writing-box is fitted with four small compartment, two large ones and a foldable writing table. The box has a concealed lock with the original key and is in perfect working condi...

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1860s French Napoleon III Used Folding Tables

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

$3,424 / set

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective and institutional spaces, and SISTEMA 61, a modular s...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Silva: or a Discourse of Forest-Trees by John Evelyn

$1,750

Silva: or a Discourse of Forest-Trees by John Evelyn

Located in Middletown, NY

Engraved portrait of Evelyn by Bartolozzi on frontispiece, 40 engraved plates, including 1 folding one plate of the Cawthorpe Oak, folding table; light offsetting and spotting.

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Early 18th Century English Used Folding Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

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 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?
1 Answer
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.
What are table lamps used for?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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.
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.

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