19th Century End Tables

19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ student desk is a remarkable example of the furniture maker's craft, performed on a diminutive scale perfect for townhomes, apartments, libraries, studies, and a student's bedroom! Created entirely from old growth oak, it was literally designed to last for centuries. A single steel pendant pull for the drawer is the only other material used. Hand-carved bas relief covers the entire half-bullnose bevel around the perimeter, underneath a subtle ogee bevel surrounding the solid plank top. Another tier of ogee trim in reverse appears under the carved edging, and that's just the surface! The apron is a marvel of wood sculpting, with elaborate scrollwork and stylized naturalistic foliates in glorious full relief appearing on all four facades, framed by amazingly lifelike full relief busts...

Antique English Mahogany Library Steps circa 1880

Antique George III style mahogany pembroke table, 19th century. With well figured mahogany top and D shaped drop leaves, a frieze drawer with brass pull and square tapered legs with...

Antique mid 19th Century flame walnut sewing or work table. The highly figurative wood top, that lifts up to reveal a sewing compartment lined in light ...

An exceptional French side cabinet from the late 19th century. Likely Parisian in origin, elegantly refined, finished in the luxurious and sophisticated Louis XV taste, presenting with the striking original decoratively shaped variegated specimen marble top with molded edge, atop the gravefully curvacious bombe form case, adorned with intricate geometric diamond parquetry, hand-crafted, of fine quality, craftsmanship and rich detailing throughout, the solid wooden chest fitted with two dovetailed drawers over a spacious single large cabinet door, all open to reveal luxurious rich mahogany finished interior, decorated with finely gilded chiseled and sculpted bronze ormolu fiolate motif mounts, original pull fittings, gilt brass running ornamentation accents the scalloped apron, flowing elegantly down the short cabriole legs, terminating in elaborate bronze sabots. As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a hall console, dry bar cart - liquor cabinet, side table, accent table, sideboard server, linen or towel storage...

19th century Rustic pine side table from England. The top has rounded front corners, and follows down to simple aprons on the sides. The front of the table has two single drawers, bo...

A Matched Pair of Tables Ambulantes in the Transitional Style By Henry Dasson Constructed from mahogany and ormolu-mounted throughout, the tables supported on cabriole legs with bro...

19th century French Louis XVI oval nightstand is a gracefully executed transitional piece, combining a neoclassical essence with the elegance of four s...

Constructed of both solid burl walnut and burl walnut veneers, having a hinged rectangular top with tapered edge opening to reveal a mirrored underside and a rectangular well with co...

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Giltwood Marble Top Oval End Table represents the essence of the Belle Epoque, a particularly prosperous time in world history that saw the...

Beautiful pair of Antique French Empire side tables. Each painted rectangular top above a frieze fitted with a drawer, on supports wi...

A fine 19th century French Louis XV writing desk by Alfred Beurdelay. Original leather top with fine gilt bronze mounts. Single drawer

Two Late Federal Style Side Tables. Mahogany with beautiful New England carved and tapered legs. No drawers. This similar pair were adapte...

Directoire walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers / end table, early 19th century. With a two board rectangular top with thumb molded borders, 3 drawers ea...

A cute chest of unusually small size perfect for a bedside table or end table. Rectangular top over two drawers. Oval brass handles and ending on French feet.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Liberty's London retailed, hand carved from solid Rosewood Burmese side table A very good looking and decorative table, this would...

A polished steel stand originally used to hold hot kettles and pots next to a fireplace and known as a trivet. Rectangular polished top with ogee cutout handle on polished steel cab...

A Regency black and gilt papier mache tray on stand, highly decorated with chinoiserie scenes of figures playing instruments in a garden setting, with pagoda buildings, arch bridge a...

19th century French Renaissance library table in stripped oak is perfect as a center table creating a timeless old world effect. The rectangu...

19th century French Directoire neoclassical marble top nightstand ~ end table is stately elegance on a diminutive scale defined! Topped with luxurious carrara marble, it features a p...

Pair 19th century Country French Louis XVI painted nightstands is a charming example of the combination of classical architecture and rustic French charm! A wraparound backsplash encompasses a candle shelf...

A Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Tables In The Manner of Weisweiler, by Georges-François Alix. This rare pair of mahogany vitrine tables each have a hinged...

Faux bamboo pine one drawer table, the top with gallery surround, front legs with faux bamboo turnings, back legs are square; single drawer with brass knob. Since there is sufficient...

Superb highly carved late 19th century antique Oak round entry, hall, sofa, center, foyer, or parlor table, end table, or pedestal~~Victorian Era Renaissan...

A charming rustic antique Spanish Baroque low table with beautifully aged dark rich patina. circa 1880 Versatile, today it would make for a great end table, chair side table, bedsid...

Hepplewhite one drawer table, the top has a beautiful color and patina with the perimeter inlaid with boxwood. The single drawer is also inlaid around the e...

A 19th century oak bin for the storage of hardtack, a type of dense and long-lasting biscuit, on long clipper ship voyages. The bin is of staved construction,...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality, fully restored, English Walnut with Satinwood inlay, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with exquisitely finished top and...

This no- nonsense mahogany table is a fantastic addition to any space. Topped with an inset piece of antique white marble that’s surrounded by a 3/4th pierced brass gallery. The apro...

Primitive perfection!! A charming antique American pine country farmhouse work table in original red paint. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, originating in the northeastern Un...

19th century oak joint stool from England with a single plank seat which has a beveled edge, following down to a hand carved decorated apron with a nuked pattern over hand turned leg...

This is a classic French Empire mahogany circular center table, the black marble top over a wide frieze supported by round, slightly tapering columns with brass collars, joined by a ...

19th century French Neoclassical Round Painted End Table with carrara Marble Top is the perfect choice for making an impressive style statement...

Each creme painted with ochre and grisaille detail. rectangular with a single drawer with square bail handle. Circular tapered legs and toupie feet.

This is a beautiful antique Syrian or Levantine shell inlaid side table. The table is beautifully inlaid with several different forms of inlay from bone to shell to fine wood. The ta...

Heptagon shape hinged lid opening to a lined interior. Conforming case to brass strapping. Square molded legs with spandrels. Casters and key.

A pair of remarkable late 18th/ early 19th century European carved oak benches with foliate and barley twist elements. The frames well-carved with foliate scrolls and flowers on the ...

19th century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal is an intriguing combination of styles rolled into a diminutive example of fine craftsmanship! The beautiful veining o...

19th century pine cricket table from England. The top is made from planks and has pegged construction. The top is supported on a simple apron and splayed legs which have been hand ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pair of circa 1880 Italian gold gilt wood marble topped side tables. A totally original pair, the hardwood frames have been...

Set of four bentwood stacking tables by Josef Hoffmann/Thonet with great original patina 28" largest table.

Antique English Oak James (JAS) shoolbred joint stool circa 1880 Bearing maker's label to underside: "JAS Shoolbred and Co., Tottenham Court Road, London", a well-respected furni...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

19th century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top End Table ~ Center Table is a timeless reminder of what many consider a definitive French style. Inspired by both the Baroque and Rococ...

Decorate a living room or den with this elegant pair of antique round gueridons. Crafted in France circa 1870, each fruit wood table stands on three cabriole legs decorated with bron...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian hand made in England side end lamp or wine table with two tiers A very good looking and utilitarian piece, it’s a nicel...

Early 19th century, a rare Cassetone table from Provence with charming lateral brackets and hand turned legs in vivid red patina, in good condition. This antique French Provincial console...

A wonderful 19th century French oak and pine sculptor's stand with a top that rotates around a peg, and a shelf at the bottom originally used to store the artist's tools. Today is th...

Fine Georgian (Regency Era) hardwood and leather library steps (doubles as an end table) - exceptional bench made quality with warm aged patina - featuring a solid wood frame with on...

19th century French Louis XIV Marble Top End Table ~ Display Case is the perfect choice to provide a carefree yet elegant table top with a display case for cherished family heirlooms...

19th century Biedermeier commode made out of cherrywood with ebonised details. Key included.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Regency circa 1810 English side tables with Embroidered display tops A very good looking decorative and well made pair of tables, the tops are for display, they were designed to show off how skilled the lady of the house...

19th Century English Jacobean End Table was hand-crafted by able artisans from indigenous old-growth oak, and features a solid plank top supported by solid plank aprons connected on each corner with the top of four beautifully turned legs. It would be fascinating to see how the legs were turned using tools...

19th century French Henri II Walnut End Table with Hexagonal Marble Top is a remarkable result of traditional French craftsmanship melded with Industrial Revolution ingenuity! Skillf...

English one drawer table, the top features a beautiful swirl grain and color with a band of satinwood and boxwood cross banding around the perimeter. The fr...

Walnut side table from the 19th century from Spain with a plank top, around the chest of drawers a hand-carved decorated molded edge and a drawer with very old iron handles, on the s...

An exquisite bamboo magazine table, featuring a hand-painted rattan top that exudes elegance and craftsmanship. This unique piece comes with a prestigious provenance, having been ori...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique pie crust edge tripod table after the original by Gillow's of Lancaster with flamed mahogan...