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 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 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 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 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.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Table Shelf

19th Century Bamboo Side Table

Fretwork Shelf

Carved Wood Shelf

Art Nouveau Ceramics Netherlands

Unglazed Ceramics

Shelf With Drawer

Victorian Wicker Furniture

Lower Table

Decorative Pair of Hand Painted Candle Sticks Floral Table Shelf Art Display

$1,525Sale Price / set|20% Off

Decorative Pair of Hand Painted Candle Sticks Floral Table Shelf Art Display

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A highly unusual and decorative pair for use as shelf, mantel or table display.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN BCM ADAP-TABLE BAKERS SHELF BOOKCASE OCCASIONAL TABLE

$1,568Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN BCM ADAP-TABLE BAKERS SHELF BOOKCASE OCCASIONAL TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super piece of early 20th century metamorphic furniture, the BCM Adapt Table cab be used as either a bo...

Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak, Teak

Antique Pine Cricket Table With Shelf, 19th Century

$1,961

Antique Pine Cricket Table With Shelf, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE RUSTIC WOODEN CIRCULAR CRICKET TABLE A handsome and stylish cricket table of simple form with a chunky three-plank circular top raised on three tapered legs united by stretc...

Category

19th Century British Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Early Gustav Stickley Table with bottom shelf w5585

$2,925Sale Price|25% Off

Early Gustav Stickley Table with bottom shelf w5585

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an early Gustav Stickley table from the early 1900’s. This model is different then others because of the shelf on the bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Workshop Table with Glass Shelf, Napoleon III Style

$3,727

Wrought Iron Workshop Table with Glass Shelf, Napoleon III Style

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Wrought iron workshop table circa 1900 glass shelf, one chip

Category

18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Iron

TWO TIERED ANTIQUE HARDWOOD TRIPOD TABLE WiTH ROTATING MIDDLE SHELF

$1,460Sale Price|20% Off

TWO TIERED ANTIQUE HARDWOOD TRIPOD TABLE WiTH ROTATING MIDDLE SHELF

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920's tall two tiered tripod table with lazy Susan style rotating middle bottom shelf Pl...

Category

1920s English Country Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

$3,325

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Side Table with Shelf, Belgium, 1920s

$2,824

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Side Table with Shelf, Belgium, 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Its restrained decoration, harmonious lines, and beautiful walnut finish make this table a versatile accent piece, suitable as a side table, lamp table, or occasional table in both A...

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bronze Table w/ Original Granite Top, Lower Glass Shelf, Acanthus Motif

$3,640

Antique Bronze Table w/ Original Granite Top, Lower Glass Shelf, Acanthus Motif

Located in East Point, GA

An American bronze table with acanthus leaf motif, granite top, and lower shelf, circa 1920's.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese End Tables, Early 20th Century, Lattice Shelf

$750 / set

Pair of Antique Chinese End Tables, Early 20th Century, Lattice Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Pair Chinese End tables with single drawer and lattice shelf below.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Swiss Pine Side Table, Sage Green with Scalloped Shelf

$1,795

19th Century Swiss Pine Side Table, Sage Green with Scalloped Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th-century Swiss pine side table, painted in a worn sage green, with a shaped apron, tapered legs and a lower shelf with a scalloped edge.

Category

19th Century Swiss Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Side Table or Plant Stand with Shelf from the 1920s

$474

Mahogany Side Table or Plant Stand with Shelf from the 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

Mahogany side table with a lower shelf and turned round legs, dating from the 1920s.

Category

1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

Late Qing Dynasty Side Table with Low Geometric Style Shelf

$1,775

Late Qing Dynasty Side Table with Low Geometric Style Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

The central part presents a shelf with slightly recessed panel while the bottom is made of a low shelf with cracked ice fretwork patterns.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Pine Side Table with Lower Shelf

$1,050

Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Pine Side Table with Lower Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th century Hungarian rustic side table, crafted primarily in pine with a narrow upper drawer and useful lower shelf.

Category

1880s Hungarian Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

Italian three-shelf console table in metal and glass, 1920s

$971

Italian three-shelf console table in metal and glass, 1920s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian three-shelf console table in metal and glass, 1920s Three-tier glass console.

Category

1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Metal

Early 1900's Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Side Table With Shelf

$1,155

Early 1900's Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Side Table With Shelf

Located in Burbank, CA

Antique Victorian accent table for sale. It's made of solid oak, and is a really beautiful table.

Category

Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Qing Dynasty Three-Tier Accent Lamp Table with Geometric Shelf

$1,450

Qing Dynasty Three-Tier Accent Lamp Table with Geometric Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period three-tier accent lamp table from the 19th century with low geometric fretwork shelf and horse hoof feet.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Octagonal Occasional Table, Oak, Book Shelf, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

$1,416Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Octagonal Occasional Table, Oak, Book Shelf, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique octagonal occasional table. An English, oak rotating two-tier book shelf in the Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

1920s Czech Art Deco Oval Beech Side Table with Lower Shelf

$497Sale Price|20% Off

1920s Czech Art Deco Oval Beech Side Table with Lower Shelf

Located in Praha, CZ

With its compact proportions, the table works particularly well as a side table, occasional table, entryway table or decorative accent piece.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Large Walnut wood console table with two drawers and lower shelf

$6,820

Large Walnut wood console table with two drawers and lower shelf

Located in Miami, FL

Solid wood console table with a dark walnut finish. It features a rectangular top, two front drawers for storage, a fixed decorative center panel, and a lower plank shelf that provid...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century, Elm Cricket Table Galleried UnderTier Shelf Original Condition

$9,467

Mid-18th Century, Elm Cricket Table Galleried UnderTier Shelf Original Condition

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Simple, sculptural and endlessly useful, cricket tables are among the most versatile of all early furniture, as much at home in a contemporary interior as in a period one, as a lamp,...

Category

1740s British Folk Art Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Elm

Spanish Oak Console Table with Drawer and Shelf, Early 20th Century

$3,604

Spanish Oak Console Table with Drawer and Shelf, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish console table dating to the early 20th century. The piece features a shaped top with a small raised back, a central drawer with brass handles, and stands on turned legs conn...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Rustic Pine Console Table with Painted Base and Shelf

$1,600

19th-Century Rustic Pine Console Table with Painted Base and Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century rustic pine side table or console featuring a painted base and center shelf.

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine, Paint

Agate Geode Brown White Natural Specimen Decorative Object

$540Sale Price|20% Off

Agate Geode Brown White Natural Specimen Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A nice standalone decorative object on a cocktail table, shelf, on top of books, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" Depth x 5.25" Height x 8" Width.

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Agate

19th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Carved Walnut Side Table With Shelf

$2,595

19th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Carved Walnut Side Table With Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

Carved walnut side table with shelf in Rich Walnut Brown. The rich walnut brown surface highlights fluted legs, lower display shelf, characteristic of France furniture making in the ...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Brass

19th Century United Kingdom Rich Walnut Brown Caned-Shelf Walnut Side Table

$2,995

19th Century United Kingdom Rich Walnut Brown Caned-Shelf Walnut Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Caned-shelf walnut side table in Rich Walnut Brown. Its rich walnut brown finish sets off woven cane lower shelf, turned legs, a hallmark of of the louis philippe period United Kingd...

Category

19th Century British Louis Philippe Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century France Weathered Honey Oak Oak Side Table With Shelf

$2,595

Early 20th Century France Weathered Honey Oak Oak Side Table With Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

Oak side table with shelf in Weathered Honey Oak. Its weathered honey oak finish sets off turned legs, open lower shelf, a hallmark of of the french provincial period France craftsma...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf

$1,725

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

The table features a square top with recessed central board, sitting above an open shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Side Table with Lower Shelf

$1,481

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Side Table with Lower Shelf

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming early 20th-century English side table, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its traditional turned legs, useful lower shelf and beautifully figured timber.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Rustic Victorian Wood and Bamboo Side End Accent Table with Shelf

$1,850

Rustic Victorian Wood and Bamboo Side End Accent Table with Shelf

Located in New York, NY

A rustic and beautifully weathered hand-crafted wood and bamboo side/end/accent table with lower shelf, Victorian, circa early-20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Elegant Vintage Oak Side Table with Drawer & Lower Shelf – Classic Fluted Legs

$1,900

Elegant Vintage Oak Side Table with Drawer & Lower Shelf – Classic Fluted Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Perfect as an accent table, entryway piece, bedside table, or living‑room companion, this oak side table brings timeless style and versatile functionality to any space.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Nouveau Walnut Side Table with Arched Legs and Lower Shelf, Belgium, 1900

$2,711

Art Nouveau Walnut Side Table with Arched Legs and Lower Shelf, Belgium, 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

An Art Nouveau side table in figured walnut from Belgium, made around 1900, in the manner of Henry van de Velde.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Jugendstil Cherrywood Side Table with Marble Top and Pull-Out Shelf, circa 1900

$1,694

Jugendstil Cherrywood Side Table with Marble Top and Pull-Out Shelf, circa 1900

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A Jugendstil side table in cherrywood with a grey-veined marble top, Germany, circa 1900.

Category

19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble, Brass

English 19th Century Pine Cricket Table with Circular Top and Triangular Shelf

$2,995

English 19th Century Pine Cricket Table with Circular Top and Triangular Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English rustic pine cricket table from the 19th century, with circular top and triangular shelf.

Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Italian Carved Giltwood Side Table with Slate Top, Shelf and Floral Motifs

$5,350

Italian Carved Giltwood Side Table with Slate Top, Shelf and Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian giltwood side table from the early 20th century, with slate top, shelf and cabriole legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Slate

19th Century French Bouillotte Table With Carved Eagle Motif Legs & Lower Shelf

$8,750

19th Century French Bouillotte Table With Carved Eagle Motif Legs & Lower Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

An unusual French Mahogany Bouillotte Table with white marble top and brass gallery covered with reversible green felt/black leather insert.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Console Table with One Drawer and Low Open Shelf, 1920s

$2,450

Early 20th Century Console Table with One Drawer and Low Open Shelf, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

It has a drawer and a low open shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Jas Shoolbred and Co (attributed) An octagonal oak side table with central shelf

$2,434

Jas Shoolbred and Co (attributed) An octagonal oak side table with central shelf

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in London, GB

Jas Shoolbred attributed An octagonal oak side table with central shelf, carved circular details to the legs, united by lower cross stretchers.

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet

$1,450

Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period three-tiered accent lamp table from the 19th century with fretwork geometric cracked ice lower shelf, horse hoof feet and carved apron.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Petite French 19th Century Walnut Table with Open Shelf and Black Marble Top

$2,250

Petite French 19th Century Walnut Table with Open Shelf and Black Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Created in France during the 19th century, this petite walnut table features a rectangular black marble top with canted corners surrounded by a three-quarter gallery, sitting above a...

Category

19th Century French Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble

An Art Deco Wicker / Rattan Cocktail / Coffee Table with One Shelf

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

An Art Deco Wicker / Rattan Cocktail / Coffee Table with One Shelf

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A rare and beautiful Art Deco rattan cocktail / coffee table designed in a most unique but beautiful geometric pattern which was typical of the Art Deco styling.The table is done in ...

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Gustav Stickley “Tom Jones” Oak Drink Stand + Lower Shelf, circa 1900

$1,910

Gustav Stickley “Tom Jones” Oak Drink Stand + Lower Shelf, circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The overall proportions, joinery, and construction align closely with documented early Stickley examples from the circa 1900s, making this a compelling Arts & Crafts form suitabl...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Wooden Art Deco Round Coffee or End Table with Four Shelfs for Books Etc

$1,638

Wooden Art Deco Round Coffee or End Table with Four Shelfs for Books Etc

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and good size Art Deco table. This stunning 1920s Art Deco coffee table is in good condition. This fine specimen stands on, so called, ebonized wooden feet and the design of...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century English Bamboo Coffee Table, Green Tile Top, Rush Shelf

$8,750

19th Century English Bamboo Coffee Table, Green Tile Top, Rush Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

English Bamboo (19th Century) rectangular coffee table with a green tile top and a rush covered lower shelf.

Category

19th Century British Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Bamboo, Ceramic

Neoclassical Italian Walnut Side Table With Marble Top And Vienna Straw Shelf

$2,711

Neoclassical Italian Walnut Side Table With Marble Top And Vienna Straw Shelf

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The slender, turned, and fluted legs recall the vocabulary of Neoclassical architecture, lending the table a balanced and harmonious elegance. An additional refined detail is the low...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble

Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate/Dish, Holland

$550

Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate/Dish, Holland

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful handcrafted, hand painted dish that will enhance any table, shelf or countertop. Signed Dalia Konin Klyk, stamped Royal Dutch and numbered.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Handcrafted Ceramic Basket or Bowl by Henri Delcourt

$800Sale Price|26% Off

French Art Deco Handcrafted Ceramic Basket or Bowl by Henri Delcourt

Located in Miami, FL

This French Art Deco ceramic basket or bowl will enhance any table, shelf or countertop. Makes a lovely gift.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf

$3,250

Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

The generous work surface and useful lower shelf make this table especially suitable as a country kitchen island, work table, or display table.

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Storage Shelf

$3,800

Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Storage Shelf

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Woodcrafter’s Workbench with 2 Vises and Lower Shelf Overall Dimensions: 30" deep x 77 1/2" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions (excluding vises): 25" deep x 72" wide Trough (i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Console With Drawer And Lower Shelf

$4,200

19th Century French Console With Drawer And Lower Shelf

Located in Charleston, SC

Elegant antique console, crafted in France 19th century. The console stands on four cabriole legs with a lower shelf for display. The serpentine front apron with one lockable drawer....

Category

19th Century French Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Oak Washstand with Towel Bars and Shelf, circa 1880–1900

$1,375

Antique Oak Washstand with Towel Bars and Shelf, circa 1880–1900

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant late-19th-century oak washstand with a raised gallery back, turned spindle legs, open side towel bars, a compact drawer with ceramic knob, and a useful lower shelf. Origin...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland

$550

Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Plate or Dish, Holland

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful handcrafted, hand painted dish that will enhance any table, shelf or countertop. Signed and numbered HVB-431 Measures: 8 5/8" diameter x 1 1/4" high.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Ceramic

English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland

$975

English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland

By Copeland

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful as a standalone piece on a table, shelf, etc. Use as a pitcher, vase, etc. With maker's mark (Copeland, England) on bottom as shown in last image.

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

French Walnut Pair of Nightstands with Heart Open Shelf / Three Drawers

$3,150 / set

French Walnut Pair of Nightstands with Heart Open Shelf / Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

A French walnut bedside tables with one with open shelf from the late with heart shape in both sides, the other one with three dovetailed drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Oak

Antique French Rococo Gilt Corner Console Shelf, Carved Giltwood, 1890

$1,014

Antique French Rococo Gilt Corner Console Shelf, Carved Giltwood, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Carved Gilt Corner Console wall shelf A beautifully carved gilt console shelf, it has a bow shaped front and a carved leg This is a good-looking piece and the Gold has a g...

Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Renaissance Console Shelf, Hand Carved Walnut, Gilt Edging

$3,407

18th Century Renaissance Console Shelf, Hand Carved Walnut, Gilt Edging

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Amazing 18th Century Baroque Renaissance Console shelf, in Hand Carved Walnut, with Gilt Edging. Wax polished.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Secessionist Durmast Coffee Table with a Shelf and a Round Brass Top, Austria

$1,468

Secessionist Durmast Coffee Table with a Shelf and a Round Brass Top, Austria

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Austria, 1920s. This coffee table features a durmast frame with a brass top and a shelf.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Wall-Mounted Console shelf in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

$4,000

Danish Midcentury Wall-Mounted Console shelf in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Console / Shelf with Drawers in Teak by Kai Kristiansen Elegant and highly functional wall-mounted console or shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen, craf...

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Teak

Danish Midcentury Wall-Mounted Console shelf in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

$4,500

Danish Midcentury Wall-Mounted Console shelf in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Console / Shelf with Drawers in Teak by Kai Kristiansen Elegant and highly functional wall-mounted console or shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen, craf...

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Teak

Two Shelf Industrial Cart on Wheels

$1,200

Two Shelf Industrial Cart on Wheels

Located in New York, NY

Early industrial design cart having two shelves, and an extended handle, on exceptional cast wheels. This example is currently in later battleship grey paint finish. Clean and ready ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Iron

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Small 19th Century English Regency Style Drinks Table with Carved Giltwood

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 24 in D 11 in

Small 19th Century English Regency Style Drinks Table with Carved Giltwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small 19th century English regency style drinks table / shelf with carved giltwood elements.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Coffee Table with Shelf

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 50.5 in D 36 in

Coffee Table with Shelf

Located in Woodbury, CT

An old work table. Perfect for a coffee table

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Antique Table Shelf

Oblong Wicker Table with Woven Lower Shelf

Unavailable

H 30 in W 36 in D 24.5 in

Oblong Wicker Table with Woven Lower Shelf

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Antique oblong wicker table woven of thick reed to solid centres with braided edge and full skirt.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Reed, Hardwood, Cane

Round Table with Marble Top and Galleried Shelf

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 38 in

Round Table with Marble Top and Galleried Shelf

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted, marble top table with a gallery of turned supports surrounding a lower shelf.

Category

19th Century Antique Table Shelf

Chunky Sycamore Cricket Table with Triangular Shelf, English, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 28 in Dm 28 in

Chunky Sycamore Cricket Table with Triangular Shelf, English, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chunky sycamore cricket table with triangular shelf, English, circa 1860.

Category

19th Century English Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Ash

Tray Top Table with Shelf, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 17.25 in W 27.75 in D 17 in

Tray Top Table with Shelf, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful, serviceable low table with removable rectangular tray and additional surface with a lower shelf.

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Italian Walnut Carved Table, 19th Century, with 8 Curved Legs and Low Shelf

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 75.75 in D 42.5 in

Italian Walnut Carved Table, 19th Century, with 8 Curved Legs and Low Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

Walnut Italian carved table with eight legs and ornate carvings through out. Light marks and stains, please see photos.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th century store shelf

Unavailable

H 55.91 in W 17.72 in D 64.18 in

Late 19th century store shelf

Located in WARNETON, FR

This shelf is in very good condition. It can be affixed against a wall or placed in the center of the room

Category

19th Century French Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Red Lacquered Side Table with Lower Shelf

Unavailable

H 36 in W 27 in D 20 in

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Red Lacquered Side Table with Lower Shelf

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the century Qing dynasty Chinese lacquered side table with drawer and lower shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Table Shelf

Early 19th Century Pair of Four Shelf Dessert Tables

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 23.04 in D 14.38 in

Early 19th Century Pair of Four Shelf Dessert Tables

Located in Paris, FR

Mahogany pair of four shelf dessert tables. Each shelf is decorated with double ebony nets close to the corners and, in the middle, with star-spangled roses.

Category

Early 19th Century European Romantic Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Tramp Art Library or ConsoleTable with Shelf

Unavailable

H 29 in W 39.5 in D 23 in

Fine Tramp Art Library or ConsoleTable with Shelf

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine painted tramp art library or console table with a bottom shelf. Sturdy and well made it is in excellent condition and dates to the early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Table Shelf

Solid Mahogany Three-Shelf Dish Stand, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 33.75 in W 11 in D 11 in

Solid Mahogany Three-Shelf Dish Stand, 19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

This stand is beautifully executed with heavy, solid, ribbon-grain mahogany. Each dish top is carved as one complete unit with nothing glued to its surface. The rest of the structure...

Category

19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Irish Mahogany Two-Shelf Server with Original Casters, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 38 in W 72 in D 17 in

Antique Irish Mahogany Two-Shelf Server with Original Casters, circa 1870

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Irish mahogany two shelf server, original casters, circa 1870. The bold scale and solid material on this unique server table give this piece a modern sculptural appeal.

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

French Work Table

Unavailable

H 32 in W 75 in D 20 in

French Work Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

French Work Table with lower planked shelf, polished solid top

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Table Shelf

Six Leg Tailor Table

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 117.25 in D 35.25 in

Six Leg Tailor Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful six leg tailor table with lower shelf and two drawers. Wonderfull unpainted top and bottom shelf.

Category

1920s Italian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Iron

1700s Swedish Pine Gateleg Table

Unavailable

H 29.3 in W 23.25 in D 45.5 in

1700s Swedish Pine Gateleg Table

Located in Memphis, TN

1700s Swedish Pine gateleg table with turned legs, bottom shelf, single drawer on either side, and original hardware.

Category

Early 1700s Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Regency Rosewood Console Table - Hall Table

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 36.62 in D 17.13 in

Regency Rosewood Console Table - Hall Table

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn3294 Exceptional Regency console table- hall table in rosewood, having shaped shelf with shaped upstand, supported on elegant columns, figured rosewood top and slender supports wit...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century English Cloverleaf Garden Table

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 28 in

18th Century English Cloverleaf Garden Table

Located in Middletown, MD

Also, used as a tea table. Spiral turned legs and eagle claw-and-ball feet, complemented with beaded trim along the table top and bottom shelf, artisan crafted with hand-lathed scre...

Category

Late 18th Century British Victorian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Unique Side Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 28 in D 25 in

Unique Side Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Unique side table with wood slated shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Victorian painted spool table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Victorian painted spool table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Victorian craft table with shelf; legs and edging crafted from spools; original white paint finish with gilt details

Category

19th Century American Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

George III Commode Table

Unavailable

H 32 in W 23 in D 19 in

George III Commode Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III mahogany commode or side table, with open shelf with drop down cover, above working drawer over pull out commode section with leather covered surface.

Category

19th Century British George III Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Louis-Philippe Tailor Table in Red Pine, circa 1850, Long French Table

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 86.5 in D 32.75 in

Louis-Philippe Tailor Table in Red Pine, circa 1850, Long French Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful red pine tailor table with a lower shelf.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Pine

Pair of French Empire Tables

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

Pair of French Empire Tables

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Pair of marble top French Empire style bronze mounted table on bun feet. Tables feature one drawer with shelf below with original gray and white marble tops...in excellent condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Liberty's Aesthetic Period Side Table

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.75 in

Liberty's Aesthetic Period Side Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

An unusual Liberty's Aesthetic period mahogany side table having one shelf enclosed by a pierced gallery, the legs having pierced cross sections.

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

1900s French Bleached Oak Bedside Table

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1900s French Bleached Oak Bedside Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Featuring a spacious drawer and a lower cabinet with a shelf, this table provides ample storage for your bedside essentials.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Marble

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Side Table

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 25.75 in D 19.75 in

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Side Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s Spanish revival side table with shelf and etched top.

Category

1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hardwood End or Side Table

Unavailable

H 22 in W 22 in D 16 in

Chinese Hardwood End or Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese hardwood two-drawer low end table with geometric-shaped grid shelf below. The drawers have brass pulls.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Table Shelf

Marble Top Carved Wood End Table

Unavailable

H 26 in W 25.75 in D 15 in

Marble Top Carved Wood End Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

Very Nice Marble Top with Carved Wood End Table Single Drawer with Bottom Shelf

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Table Shelf

Josef Maria Olbrich Mahogany two tier Table

Unavailable

H 36 in W 22 in D 16 in

Josef Maria Olbrich Mahogany two tier Table

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in London, GB

A Mahogany two tier table with oval shelf and hand holes, executed by Josef Niedermoser, C.1900

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

George III Oval Tray-Top End Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.23 in

George III Oval Tray-Top End Table

Located in London, GB

George III oval tray-top table Inlaid in satinwood and sycamore with large central patera and an outer border of engraved leaves, raised on a later satinwood stand to form a table, ...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Table Shelf

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood, Harewood

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Antique Table Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique table shelf you’re looking for. An antique table shelf — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique table shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique table shelf, designed in the Empire, Georgian or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique table shelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boeckh Bros Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Table Shelf?

Prices for an antique table shelf start at $545 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $3,141.

Questions About Antique Table Shelf

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 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 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 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 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.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.