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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Machinist Table - Metal Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco American metal table composed of solid steel and with three circular holes. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal, Steel

20th Century American Antique Industrial Machinist Table - Metal Side Table
20th Century American Vintage Industrial Machinist Table - Metal Side Table

20th Century American Vintage Industrial Machinist Table - Metal Side Table

$2,900
English Mahogany Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century mahogany drapers table with an old painted top. Previously used in an art
Category

19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Drapers Table
English Mahogany Drapers Table

English Mahogany Drapers Table

$4,504
Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table
Located in Peekskill, NY
These floating dental tables are almost impossible to find and its one of my favorite items. I've
Category

Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table
Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

$2,950
Iron and Oak Table
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This table has a wonderfully weathered pale grey oak top. With a decorative double cast iron base
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Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron and Oak Table
Iron and Oak Table

Iron and Oak Table

$5,944 / item
Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840
Located in Germantown, MD
work in fine flame mahogany, making this Biedermeier antique table an absolute eye-catcher. Two small
Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840
Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

$2,995
19thC English Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers Original
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Antique 19thC English Prep Table
19thC English Prep Table

19thC English Prep Table

$8,146
19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table
Located in Round Top, TX
. Restored, strong, and stable, suitable as a work, craft or writing table. Floor-to-skirt height: 23.75
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19th Century Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table
19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table

19th Century Red Painted Swedish Pine Table

$5,550
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Three-Tier Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Factory Machine Table Overall Dimensions: 24 1/4" deep x 29" wide x 33" high
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Three-Tier Table
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Three-Tier Table

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Three-Tier Table

$2,800
Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials
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Early 20th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table

Marble Bakery Store Table

$8,500
20th century French Wooden Architect Table, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and authentic architect’s drafting table dating from 1920s, a rare surviving example of
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1920s French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

20th century French Wooden Architect Table, 1920s
20th century French Wooden Architect Table, 1920s

20th century French Wooden Architect Table, 1920s

$1,177
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This outstanding late nineteenth century pine table top was in need of a base. Made from three
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

$1,895 / set
19th Century French Iron Wood Display Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and wood display table embodies the raw, functional elegance of early
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19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Wood Display Table
19th Century French Iron Wood Display Table

19th Century French Iron Wood Display Table

$3,795
19th Century French Bistro Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
French bistro table, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920.
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1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Bistro Table
19th Century French Bistro Table

19th Century French Bistro Table

$1,200
French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 1920's painted folding metalwork table. Good quality table with many practically use's
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table
French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table

French 1920’s painted folding metalwork table

$2,122
Butcher s Chopping Block Table on Stand from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome two-tiered butcher's chopping block on stand or table of pine and beech wood from
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Early 20th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Butcher s Chopping Block Table on Stand from England
Butcher s Chopping Block Table on Stand from England

Butcher s Chopping Block Table on Stand from England

$4,500
Early 20th century folding garden table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century folding garden table circa 1920. Steel garden room table, rectangular top with
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early 20th century folding garden table
Early 20th century folding garden table

Early 20th century folding garden table

$1,499
19th Century French Patisserie Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French patisserie table. A rare model with decorative rams heads and its original
Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Patisserie Table
19th Century French Patisserie Table

19th Century French Patisserie Table

$5,750
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome Trestle Table is distinguished by its unusual base. Two sturdy boards are crossed
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

$1,795
Early 20th Century Printers Turtle Tables
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
a pair of early 20th century Turtle tables from a defunct print shop. Excellent patina on these
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1920s Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Printers Turtle Tables
Early 20th Century Printers Turtle Tables

Early 20th Century Printers Turtle Tables

$1,900
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two tiers supported by six turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina
Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

$11,500
19th Century French Bistro Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
French bistro table, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920.
Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Bistro Table
19th Century French Bistro Table

19th Century French Bistro Table

$1,200
1920s French Industrial Iron Table With Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French industrial iron table with a wooden top showcases a striking blend of utilitarian
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Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

1920s French Industrial Iron Table With Wooden Top
1920s French Industrial Iron Table With Wooden Top

1920s French Industrial Iron Table With Wooden Top

$4,595
1900s French Industrial Table On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French industrial table embodies functionality and timeless design. Featuring a solid
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Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

1900s French Industrial Table On Wheels
1900s French Industrial Table On Wheels

1900s French Industrial Table On Wheels

$5,595
19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A sophisticated 19th Century William and Mary style Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
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Mid-19th Century American William and Mary Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

$2,995
1920s American Built Workshop Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Authentic heavy duty work bench table made circa 1926 Two deep locking drawers with keys
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1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

1920s American Built Workshop Table
1920s American Built Workshop Table

1920s American Built Workshop Table

$4,900
Antique Hammacher Schlemmer Rock Maple Workbench Table
By Hammacher Schlemmer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic antique maple workbench by Hammacher Schlemmer having original iron vice and single drawer. Would make a rustic industrial bar or console. Depth with vice is 27.5; withou...
Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Maple

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer Rock Maple Workbench Table
Antique Hammacher Schlemmer Rock Maple Workbench Table

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer Rock Maple Workbench Table

$2,200
19thC English Painted Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English painted pine prep table Measures: W 108 x D 77 x H 83cm.    
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1870s English Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19thC English Painted Prep Table
19thC English Painted Prep Table

19thC English Painted Prep Table

$3,963
French 19th Century Butcher s Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful later 19th century Butcher's Table from the South of France. Beautifully constructed in
Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

French 19th Century Butcher s Table
French 19th Century Butcher s Table

French 19th Century Butcher s Table

$7,750
Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
evidence of being used as a work bench, this could be cleaned back if desired.  This table could used as a
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table
Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

$4,586
Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they
Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

$1,197 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Lovely sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates from the Art Nouveau period, around
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table

Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table

$2,178 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial, zinc covered, cast iron, apothecary prep table features an enameled cast iron
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table
Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table

Antique Industrial Apothecary Prep Table

$795
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye on solid conid beechwood. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woolen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer w...
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

$1,165
Large Early 20th Century Shop or Dining Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large table from a shop fitting. Circa 1920/1930. Solidly crafted from pitch pine wood. Ideal as a
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Large Early 20th Century Shop or Dining Table
Large Early 20th Century Shop or Dining Table

Large Early 20th Century Shop or Dining Table

$4,636
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed
Category

19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

$3,035
19th Century General Store Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Store table from Rooker's General store in Gadsen, TN. Rooker's opened for business in 1862. These
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19th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century General Store Table
19th Century General Store Table

19th Century General Store Table

$3,900
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820. Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly
Category

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Beech, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

$4,339
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Sewing Table Veneered With Mahogany We present you a sewing table from
Category

Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

$2,092 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Antique Solid Wood Butcher s Table with Central Drawer
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming antique kitchen table crafted entirely from solid wood, with a sturdy, assembled top that
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19th Antique Solid Wood Butcher s Table with Central Drawer
19th Antique Solid Wood Butcher s Table with Central Drawer

19th Antique Solid Wood Butcher s Table with Central Drawer

$8,203
Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron. Fantastic Patina. Ready to be
Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron
Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

$1,300
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
This Early 20th Century French Industrial Table is a splendid representation of utilitarian design
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

$3,915
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
This Early 20th Century French Industrial Table is a splendid representation of utilitarian design
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

$3,995
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
This Early 20th Century French Industrial Table is a splendid representation of utilitarian design
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table
Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

Early 20th Century French Industrial Table

$3,995
Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century husqvarna converted occasional table circa 1910. Here we have a cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table
Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

$1,225
French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rectangular top. Would work especially well as a dining table, console or side table, outdoor garden table, or
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940
French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940

French Painted Iron Table, Circa 1940

$6,500
Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pig bench has a two board top, over five feet long and almost three inches thick. The boards are pulled together with bolts that pass all the way through both boards.....
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Table
Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Table

Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Table

$1,595
19th Century French Cheese Display Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French cheese display table. The base is painted metal and the large top is made of
Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Cheese Display Table
19th Century French Cheese Display Table

19th Century French Cheese Display Table

$3,696
20th Century French X Frame Painted Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French X frame painted table. With a zinc top. Circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Zinc

20th Century French X Frame Painted Table
20th Century French X Frame Painted Table

20th Century French X Frame Painted Table

$6,503
A Very Different Quirky Side or Lamp Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Different Quirky Side or Lamp Table This is an Agricultural/Industrial Piece, the Mill has
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

A Very Different Quirky Side or Lamp Table
A Very Different Quirky Side or Lamp Table

A Very Different Quirky Side or Lamp Table

$1,711
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

$1,095 Sale Price
38% Off
2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Table with Royal heritage, Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of
Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display
2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display

2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display

$2,259 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Industrial Table for New Britain Machine Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered table in patinated steel and iron By New Britain Machine Co.
Category

1920s American Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Industrial Table for New Britain Machine Co.
Industrial Table for New Britain Machine Co.

Industrial Table for New Britain Machine Co.

$6,800
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table, This apparently simple table is an
Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

$10,500
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

$2,400
Cherry wood table on old cast iron base
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Cherry wood dining table with a 4.5cm thick top and an old cast iron machine base. A beautiful
Category

1920s British Antique Work Table

Materials

Cherry

Cherry wood table on old cast iron base
Cherry wood table on old cast iron base

Cherry wood table on old cast iron base

$2,912
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
, including as originally intended as a functional work bench, repurposed as a kitchen island in an old
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

$2,000
19th Century French Bistro Table Base
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
French bistro folding table base, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920. You can put a
Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Bistro Table Base
19th Century French Bistro Table Base

19th Century French Bistro Table Base

$700
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Antique Work Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique work table for your home. Each antique work table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique work table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique work table bearing Industrial, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique work table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Keuffel and Esser Co., Dietzgen and New Britain Machine Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Work Table?

An antique work table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,199, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $79,127.

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 Antique Work Table
  • What is a working table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
  • How do antique compasses work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
  • How does a table lamp work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • How does an extendable table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • How does an antique watch fob work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
  • How does the impossible floating table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • How does a drop leaf table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What shape coffee table works best with a sectional?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.
    Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
    The Pedestal Coffee Table from Casa Quieta is an ideal option for a sectional due to its comfortable composition and size
  • How do I identify an antique table?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
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    Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • What is an antique rent table?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • How can I identify my antique dining table?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

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