Vintage Dessert Tables
1940s French Rococo Vintage Dessert Tables
Marble
1970s French Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
20th Century British Vintage Dessert Tables
Oak
20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Resin
20th Century American Country Vintage Dessert Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
1980s French Louis XV Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
1990s American Campaign Vintage Dessert Tables
Berlin Iron
1960s Danish Vintage Dessert Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century British Regency Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Vintage Dessert Tables
Fabric, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Chrome
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Teak
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
1940s French Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Regency Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass, Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Syrian Victorian Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
20th Century Swedish Other Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood, Birch
Late 20th Century French Gustavian Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Dessert Tables
Nutwood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Rosewood
1980s Chippendale Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Vintage Dessert Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Vintage Dessert Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American George III Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Metal
1970s Vintage Dessert Tables
Parchment Paper
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Tables
Wood
1970s Federal Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
1970s Federal Vintage Dessert Tables
Mahogany
20th Century French Vintage Dessert Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Vintage Dessert Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Dessert Tables
Mirror
- 1
Vintage Dessert Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Dessert Tables?
Finding the Right Dessert Tables And Tilt-top Tables for You
In preparing for your next holiday party or dinner party, an antique or vintage dessert table might just be the perfect finishing touch.
Dessert tables are elegant pieces essential for hosting both formal and casual gatherings. Also known as tilt-top tables or loo tables (named for the card game), these eye-catching furnishings make it easy to host large parties so that guests are not confined to a single space for the night. The top of a tilt-top table is typically hinged to a pedestal in the structure’s center so that its surface can be turned from a horizontal to a vertical position and parked in the corner of a living room or dining room. This gives it an advantage over a traditional side table and allows it to take up less space when it’s not in use.
Dessert tables are deliberately built small or narrow so that they are easy to maneuver. These compact tables were especially prominent in the 18th century in the United States and England where they regularly accompanied social interactions like tea drinking. During the early 1920s, the sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. set atop your dessert table might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, a teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea by the 1720s and ’30s.
Older dessert tables often feature intricate carvings and motifs, making them enduringly popular through the decades. Many tilt-top tables likewise have elaborate veneers for a decoration that can be viewed when they are tilted down and stored against a wall.
Find antique and vintage tilt-top tables and dessert tables in various styles and finishes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.