How do I identify an antique table?

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.

What is an antique rent table?

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.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

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?

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?

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?

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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$2,100

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Located in Wien, AT

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$534

Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Astoria, NY

Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock, late 19th century, the elaborate case with glaze panels enclosing a

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Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock

$2,350

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Located in Wien, AT

Swiveling Art Deco banker table lamp with glass shade around 1920s Brass polished and stove

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Brass

Swiveling Art Deco banker table lamp with glass shade around 1920s

$807

Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Original antique glass shade Brass

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Brass

Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

$689

Bauhaus Art Deco Green Metal Vintage Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus Art Deco table lamp or architects desk lamp from green metal adjustable from up to down

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Metal

Bauhaus Art Deco Green Metal Vintage Table Lamp, 1920s

$3,088

Floral Jugendstil table lamp with loetz glass shade around 1908

Located in Wien, AT

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Brass

Floral Jugendstil table lamp with loetz glass shade around 1908

$2,613

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Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$415

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$332

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$332

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Located in Wien, AT

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Glass

Art Deco Glass table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s

$498

2 Historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

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Brass

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$831 / set

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Located in Wien, AT

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Brass

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$902 / set

2 art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

2 art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

$831 / set

Big Art Deco Table lamp with Fabric shade around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Big Art Deco Table lamp with Fabric shade around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric

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Brass

Big Art Deco Table lamp with Fabric shade around 1920s

$890

Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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Brass

Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$570

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove

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Materials

Brass

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s

$380

Art deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

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Brass

Art deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$451

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled The

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Brass

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920

$1,069 / set

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Brass

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$475

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove

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Materials

Brass

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

$475

Art Deco table lamp vienna with fabric shade around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp vienna with fabric shade around 1920s Brass polishged and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco table lamp vienna with fabric shade around 1920s

$451

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove

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1890s Austrian Neoclassical Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s

$534

Art Deco brass Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

Art Deco brass Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$415

2 Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shades vienna 1920

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shades vienna 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled The shades

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shades vienna 1920

$926

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled The

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Brass

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$712 / set

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Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s with fabric shade The fabric shade is replaced ( new

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Brass

Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s with fabric shade

$463

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Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The shade

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Brass

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$356

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Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco ceramic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass parts polished and stove

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Ceramic, Fabric

Art Deco ceramic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$534

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Located in Wien, AT

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Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabic Shade Vienna Around 1920s

$392

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

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Brass

2 Art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920

$1,021 / set

English Antique Silver and Hand Painted Enamel Strut Clock

Located in London, GB

A most attractive late 19th century blue enamel and silver strut clock. The clock painted with

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Materials

Silver, Enamel

English Antique Silver and Hand Painted Enamel Strut Clock

$1,325

Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

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Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade Around 1920s

$819

Floral Jugendstil Table Lamp with Glass Shade Vienna Around 1908

Located in Wien, AT

Floral jugendstil table lamp with glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass parts polished and stove

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Floral Jugendstil Table Lamp with Glass Shade Vienna Around 1908

$902

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Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled.

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Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

$427

Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

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Materials

Brass

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$297

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Located in Wien, AT

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Materials

Brass

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$451

Jugendstil Table Lamp with New Glass Shade, Vienna, circa 1908

Located in Wien, AT

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Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Table Lamp with New Glass Shade, Vienna, circa 1908

$546

Big Jugendstil Table Lamp with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1908s

Located in Wien, AT

Big jugendstil table lamp with cut glass shade, Vienna, 1908s Polished and stove enamelled Glass

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Big Jugendstil Table Lamp with Cut Glass Shade, Vienna, 1908s

$1,306

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

. Within the frame of this vintage timepiece is a wonderful hand painted and signed enamel painting of a

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

$2,800

Art Deco Table lamp with original green opal glass vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Table lamp with original green opal glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Opal, Brass

Art Deco Table lamp with original green opal glass vienna around 1920s

$772

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Original Cut-Glass, circa 1908

Located in Wien, AT

Art Nouveau table lamp with original cut-glass, circa 1908 polished and stove enameled.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Original Cut-Glass, circa 1908

$831

Big Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920

Located in Wien, AT

Big Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled

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Materials

Brass

Big Art Deco Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920

$653

Rare Charming Solid Table Lamp with Beautiful Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Wien, AT

Rare charming solid table lamp with beautiful opaline glass shade polished and stove enamelled.

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Charming Solid Table Lamp with Beautiful Opaline Glass Shade

$1,069

2 Art Deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

$831 / set

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$451

2 Art Deco Table Lamps with Shades, Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco table lamps with shades, Vienna, circa 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Shades

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco Table Lamps with Shades, Vienna, circa 1920s

$748 / set

2 Art Deco Table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco Table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s Very beautiful execution Brass

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco Table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s

$890 / set

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and

Category

1890s Austrian Neoclassical Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s

$689

Adjustable table lamp with original opal glass shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Adjustable table lamp with original opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Adjustable table lamp with original opal glass shade vienna around 1920s

$689

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1918-1920

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, 1918-1920 This

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1910s French Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1918-1920

$11,000

Art Deco Table lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Table lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Opal, Brass

Art Deco Table lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s

$534

Big Bakalowits glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Big Bakalowits glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove

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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Big Bakalowits glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$689

Art Deco Copper Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Copper Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Copper Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s

$380

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s

Located in Wien, AT

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s Polished and stove

Category

1890s Austrian Neoclassical Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s

$689

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

of vivid yellow and white enamels. Dial: The dial is round, made of guilloche and enamel with gilded

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling

$4,360 Sale Price

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Big Art deco Table lamp wood with inlay vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Big Art deco Table lamp wood with inlay vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The fabric

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

Materials

Brass

Big Art deco Table lamp wood with inlay vienna around 1920s

$1,009

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Questions About Enamel Table Antique Tables Enamel Tables

How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
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.
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?
2 Answers
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.