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Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table with Pull-Out Slide and Screen
A fine quality
Category
19th Century European Writing Table Antique
Materials
Satinwood
French 19th Century Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large-scale French 19th century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table with one
Category
19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
Category
1880s English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts.
Unusual small writing
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19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Early Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr-Walnut And Marquetry Writing-Table
Located in London, GB
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED BURR-WALNUT AND MARQUETRY WRITING-TABLE, CIRCA 1850.
The
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19th Century Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table
This
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Early 19th Century British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming early 19th century mahogany kidney shaped window or writing table with pieced end
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1810s English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table With adjustable ratcheting writing slope
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18th Century George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY LOUIS XVI VENEER WRITING TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined solid wood writing table with walnut veneer. The writing table is decorated with inlays on
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Cherry, Nutwood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England
Category
1890s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique early 19th century Regency period coromandel writing table.
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th Century Regency period highly figured Coromandel wood Writing Table, having
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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Palisander
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and
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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland
Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two
Category
1820s English George IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Writing Table Antique
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple
Category
1820s Hungarian Biedermeier Writing Table Antique
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk. Elegant Regency writing
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19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Superb Antique French Marquetry And Bronze Mount Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful workmanship distinguishes this lovely French Writing Table which is both bold and
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19th Century French Baroque Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from
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19th Century French French Provincial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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1890s French Country Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table
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Late 19th Century Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset
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Early 19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant carved and ebonized walnut writing table, with a smooth top and two drawers onthe front
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Writing Table Antique
Materials
Nutwood
Victorian writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side. In perfect
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$4,545
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Edwardian inlaid walnut desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
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19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England
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1860s British High Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates
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1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality
Located in Benington, Herts
/ writing table.
French, circa 1870.
A very attractive and of the finest quality Kingwood bureau de
Category
19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Parquetry Writing Table with Brush Slide
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely mellow 19th century French Louis XV style writing table with a parquetry top and a
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic vintage art deco desk or writing table
Circa 1920 on this on trend piece of furniture
Clean
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1920s Art Deco Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc. A perfect
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1910s British Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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1860s British High Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885.
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Late 19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner
s Writing Table Desk
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Portland, OR
writing table or Bureau Plat, in the manner of Jacques Dubois, circa 1860.
This very attractive French
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1860s French Louis XV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows.
The rectangular top has a
Category
19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple
Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed
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19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style wooden writing table. The rectangular top, surrounded on three sides by a
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1880s French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style mahogany card, dressing, and writing table
French, 19th century
Measures
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19th Century French Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table, having a quality
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
$3,246 Sale Price
25% Off
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Writing Table Antique
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840.
Fine quality mahogany and
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste, of shaped rectangular form inset
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
$3,013 Sale Price
49% Off
Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Louis XV country style writing table in a distressed white on pale wood finish overall. Finely
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Essex, MA
!9th century French Belle Epoque writing table with gilt ormolu mounts on the feet corners and
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19th Century French Belle Époque Writing Table Antique
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine C19TH French Kingwood
Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine C19TH French Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
Black Leather inset top, gold
Category
1870s French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
$3,848 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Chinese Chippendale pagoda desk or writing table is a remarkable example of craftsmanship. The highly
Category
Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and incredibly well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Museum Quality Inlaid Writing Table with Bronze Trim
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French museum quality inlaid writing table with bronze trim. Excellent
Category
Late 19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
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Writing Table Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing table antique for your home. A writing table antique — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing table antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A writing table antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made writing table antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster
London, François Linke and Maple
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Writing Table Antique?
A writing table antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,619, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $1,740,240.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Writing Table Antique
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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, 2021In 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 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While 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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