What is a sideboard table used for?

A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.

What was a drum table used for?

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What were nesting tables used for?

Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.

What are table lamps used for?

Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

What are bistro tables used for?

Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.

What are end tables used for?

End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

Can a library table be used as a desk?

Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What do you call a table that is used for drafting?

A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What were dough box tables used for?

A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

What table do professional pool players use?

Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?

Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

Do architects still use drafting tables?

Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?

The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.

What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?

Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.

What type of resin is used for wood tables?

Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.

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Oscar Torlasco Optical 1970s Brass & Glass Optical Lenses Table lamp

$1,000

Oscar Torlasco Optical 1970s Brass & Glass Optical Lenses Table lamp

Located in New York, NY

This rare and sculptural table lamp is a quintessential example of Italian Space Age design from the 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Oscar Torlasco 1960 Italy Rare Space Era Table Lamp With Optical Lenses

$7,988Sale Price|20% Off

Oscar Torlasco 1960 Italy Rare Space Era Table Lamp With Optical Lenses

By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco

Located in Miami, FL

Extremely rare table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Table Lamp Optical Fibers 1970 Pop Art Italian Design

$364Sale Price|19% Off

Table Lamp Optical Fibers 1970 Pop Art Italian Design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Table lamp optical fibers 1970 pop Art Italian design, made of steel plexiglass and bakelite.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

Optical triangle coffee table black and white, Italy, 1980s

$3,995

Optical triangle coffee table black and white, Italy, 1980s

By Alessandro Mendini

Located in Padova, IT

Italian 1980s coffee table with an optical effect where the base seems to intersect with the top made of black and white laminate; very nice conditions, probably a one-off prototype.

Category

1980s Italian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Laminate

Neal Small Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970s Optical Art Design

$4,500

Neal Small Lucite Table Sculpture, 1970s Optical Art Design

By Neal Small

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Handcrafted Neal Small Prototype White and Clear Lucite Illuminated Op Art Light Sculpture. Featuring a rectangular White opaque Lucite base, fitted with a transparent Lucite top and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Lucite

Empoli Glass Table Lamp with Optical Vertical-Horizontal Ribs Light Amber Tint

$559

Empoli Glass Table Lamp with Optical Vertical-Horizontal Ribs Light Amber Tint

By Empoli

Located in Verviers, BE

Italian glass table lamp with optical vertical-horizontal ribs with a light amber tint Made by Empoli in the midcentury.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years '70 Design

$2,739

Carrara Italy Space Age Big Optical Fiber Lamp Years '70 Design

Located in Biella, IT

Carrara Milano Italy production extra size optical fiber lamp years '70 design space age. Measure 22 inches diameter, perfect condition A, like new.

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pair of Silver Optical Murano Glass Lamps by Roberto Rida, Italy

$9,132 / set

Contemporary Pair of Silver Optical Murano Glass Lamps by Roberto Rida, Italy

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of table or bedside lamps in silver nickeled brass and silver mirror optical Murano glass.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70

$4,566,092

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70

By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Luigi Sormani

Located in Biella, IT

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70 perfect condition, and signed Nucleo that is the division of the avantgard of Sormani the sell is for...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70

$4,566 / item

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70

Located in Biella, IT

Nucleo Sormani Italy optical lamp Prismar by Studio Arditi design in years '70 perfect condition, and signed Nucleo that is the division of the avantgard of Sormani the sell is for...

Category

1970s Italian Kinetic Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Antique General Optical Mahogany Ophthalmic Cabinet Roll Top Medical Work Desk

$3,650

Antique General Optical Mahogany Ophthalmic Cabinet Roll Top Medical Work Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Mahogany "Genothalmic" Ophthalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co, Roll Top Med...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Oscar Torlasco Mod. 553 Table Lamp, Large Ed., Lumi, Italy, circa 1950

$1,769

Oscar Torlasco Mod. 553 Table Lamp, Large Ed., Lumi, Italy, circa 1950

By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi

Located in Firenze, IT

Oscar Torlasco mod. 553 table lamp. Large version. Manufactured by Lumi, Milan, Italy, late 1950s Brass and painted aluminium. Glass optic lens. Measures : 52 x 30 x 15.5 (d...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Optical Glass

Spanish Mid Century Modern Octagonal Side or Center Table in Walnut

$4,875

Spanish Mid Century Modern Octagonal Side or Center Table in Walnut

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The effect produced is something of an optical illusion--as if a table had been miraculously intersected by two floating slabs of walnut.

Category

1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Italian Glass Table Lamps

$5,400 / set

Pair of Midcentury Italian Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960’s Italian optical ombre glass table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 14.25″ Diameter: 11″ Height to shade rest: 24″

Category

1960s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Art Glass

Willy Rizzo & Nucci Valsecchi Parchment Dining Table, Model 2007D, for TURA Milano

$41,094

Willy Rizzo & Nucci Valsecchi Parchment Dining Table, Model 2007D, for TURA Milano

By Willy Rizzo, Nucci Valsecchi, Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

Dimensions: Lenght: 200cm Depth: 110cm Height: 72cm Comfort: Sculptural proportions and perfect balance between visual weight and optical lightness. Typical Use: Dining table or sc...

Category

1970s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Unusual Dual Light Empoli Italian Green Glass 1950s Statement Lamp

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual Dual Light Empoli Italian Green Glass 1950s Statement Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

A monumental Italian Empoli green glass table lamp, circa 1950s, notable for its dramatic scale, luminous color, and sculptural presence. The bulbous body is crafted in richly trans...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Optical Table Used

Materials

Optical Glass

Original Mid-Century Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Well Preserved, Czech, 1950s

$513

Original Mid-Century Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Well Preserved, Czech, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Conceived in the spirit of post-war Mid-Century Modern design and the "Brussels style", this iconic and optically light side or coffee table dates from the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Original Mid-Century Coffee Table, Beech, Walnut, Well Preserved, Czech, 1950s

$456

Original Mid-Century Coffee Table, Beech, Walnut, Well Preserved, Czech, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Conceived in the spirit of post-war Mid-Century Modern design and the "Brussels style", this iconic and optically light side or coffee table dates from the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

A four way railway signalling light

$1,639

A four way railway signalling light

Located in London, GB

A four way railway signal lamp, black painted steel, with four 5 inch lenses. Folding carrying handle to top, the top unclips for access to the interior which would have contained a...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

$627

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Aubock table magnifier, mid-20th century. Crafted from solid brass with high-quality optical glass, this elegant piece exemplifies Aubock’s meticulous craftsmanship and function...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Classic 1.38 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

$9,500

Classic 1.38 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Zurich, CH

The SI1 clarity profile ensures the gemstone is entirely eye-clean, offering absolute optical transparency across its polished table, allowing a flawless dance of fire and scintillat...

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Optical Table Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Square White and Dove-Gray Color Glass and Brass Night Stand, 2020

$4,566 / set

Art Deco Square White and Dove-Gray Color Glass and Brass Night Stand, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Also note the glass processing on the front of the drawers, a beautiful optical game. The bedside tables are unique and original of their kind.

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Optical Parquetry Naturalistic Occasional Table

Unavailable

H 22.05 in Dm 33.08 in

Optical Parquetry Naturalistic Occasional Table

Located in South Yarra, AU

A unique and charming naturalistic occasional table with optical parquetry top, Australian circa 1970 Measures: 56cm high 84cm diameter designed to look like a tree trunk base.

Category

1970s Australian Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood

Single Optical Lucite Lamp

Unavailable

H 29 in W 7.875 in D 3.125 in

Single Optical Lucite Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a wonderful piece of lucite. It really has a presence.

Category

1970s American Optical Table Used

Pair Of Optical Modernist Lamps

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 35 in D 7.5 in

Pair Of Optical Modernist Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

These are interesting and unusual lamps comprised of a series of gilt resin spheres. They measure 18.5 " from the base to the top.

Category

1970s American Optical Table Used

Optical Lamp Probably By U Guzzini.

Unavailable

H 13.39 in Dm 24.81 in

Optical Lamp Probably By U Guzzini.

By New Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

Very attractive lamp made of five white metacrylate discs folded up on a chrome mount.

Category

1970s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Chrome

"Arc in Ceil" Table Lamp by Andrea Bellosi

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

"Arc in Ceil" Table Lamp by Andrea Bellosi

Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares

Original "Arc in Ceil" table lamp designed by Andrea Bellosi in 1979. The lamp projects a ray of halogen light through a prism and it is regulable. Fantastic and architectural lam...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

"Detabilisation" by Francois Morellet & Frederic Morellet

Unavailable

H 28 in W 42 in D 42 in

"Detabilisation" by Francois Morellet & Frederic Morellet

By Francois and Frederic Morellet

Located in New York, NY

Unique table that gives optical illusion of being lopsided.

Category

Late 20th Century French Optical Table Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chrome Optical Table Lamp

Sold

H 33 in Dm 10 in

Chrome Optical Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial, Robert Sonneman style, Chrome plated Steel, Industrial Op Art Table Lighting. Rewired

Category

1960s American Optical Table Used

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mirrored Optical Faceted Glass Hollywood Regency Console, End-Table, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Mirrored Optical Faceted Glass Hollywood Regency Console, End-Table, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Antwerp, BE

This impressive mirrored console, end-table is made of multiple faceted panels of finished in silver and Églomisé mirror set into a wood table. The overall condition is quite n...

Category

1950s French Hollywood Regency Optical Table Used

Materials

Mirror, Optical Glass

Mercury Glass Optical Cylinder Lamps

Sold

H 26.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Mercury Glass Optical Cylinder Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of optical patterned mercury glass lamps, c.1960's. Newly wired, with nickel plated brass hardware, double sockets and pull chains.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Mercury Glass

Minimal Table Lamp Optical Design Attributed to New Lamp Pop Art

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H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 9.85 in

Minimal Table Lamp Optical Design Attributed to New Lamp Pop Art

By New Lamp

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal table lamp optical design attributed to new lamp pop art.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Plexiglass

Blue Optical Glass Cocktail Table in the style of Max Ingrand

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H 14.5 in Dm 32 in

Blue Optical Glass Cocktail Table in the style of Max Ingrand

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Blue Optical Glass Round Cocktail Table in the style of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte with black enamel metal and brass accents.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Lamp with Optical Fibers from the 70s

Sold

H 21.66 in Dm 9.45 in

Lamp with Optical Fibers from the 70s

Located in Milano, IT

Table lamp, enamelled metal base, colored glass, optical fibers that change color when illuminated.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Enamel

Contemporary Pair of Optical Two Tones Murano Glass Lamps by AD Murano, Italy

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H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Contemporary Pair of Optical Two Tones Murano Glass Lamps by AD Murano, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of table or bedside lamps in massive thick pressed optical Murano glass two tones, brass mounting.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Industrial MCM Stand Up Desk Worktable by American Optical Consul Furniture Line

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H 45.5 in W 60 in D 24.5 in

Industrial MCM Stand Up Desk Worktable by American Optical Consul Furniture Line

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous industrial Mid-Century Modern distressed stand-up desk or worktable by American Optical Consul Furniture Line. Comprised of a brushed stainless frame and legs, particle boar...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

Secession side table by Joseph Maria Olbrich

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H 31.89 in Dm 16.15 in

Secession side table by Joseph Maria Olbrich

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession side table by Joseph Maria Olbrich professionally stained and repolished with original green optical glass top.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

"Nonno Table" from Beyond Gorgeosity

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H 25 in Dm 23.75 in

"Nonno Table" from Beyond Gorgeosity

By Melchiorre Bega, Feliciano Béjar

Located in Hanover, MA

BG Galleries is delighted to introduce our exclusive limited edition occasional or side table custom crafted by our own artisans combining a 1950's Italian solid brass four star tabl...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Heathfield & Co Vivienne Medium Blue Glass Table Lamp

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H 31.11 in Dm 18.12 in

Heathfield & Co Vivienne Medium Blue Glass Table Lamp

Located in Rochester, England

The Blue Glass Deco Table Lamp has a beautiful design that would elevate any living space or bedroom. Made by Heathfield & Co, it is flea market inspired, featuring a gracefully curv...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass, Optical Glass

Arts and Crafts Table Top Optical Display

Sold

H 19 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

Arts and Crafts Table Top Optical Display

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a rare and stunning optical display case. It only measures 8.5"x7"x19" but can be raised to 32" tall. Made of quarter sawn oak in the Arts and Crafts style this case has the ...

Category

American Optical Table Used

Materials

Oak

Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund

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H 21.7 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund

By Carl Fagerlund

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of midnight-blue, semi-translucent glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Square, bottle-like shape.

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

1960s Space Age Black Iron and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp

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H 19.69 in Dm 15.36 in

1960s Space Age Black Iron and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A stylish high quality space age table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s, aluminum, painted black metal and optical glass are in very good conditions, it works bot...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1970s Space Age Italian Chromed Steel and Glass Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco

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H 16.93 in Dm 13 in

1970s Space Age Italian Chromed Steel and Glass Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An amazing space age table lamp manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, chromed steel it's in very good condition as the optical glasses, this table lamp it has been designed by Osca...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Telescope Lens Side or End Table

Sold

H 29.5 in Dm 20 in

Telescope Lens Side or End Table

Located in New York, NY

Rare and fabulous side table. Attributed as optical glass for the Hubble Telescope.

Category

1980s American Optical Table Used

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neal Small Modernist Lucite End Tables

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H 15 in W 16 in D 13 in

Pair of Neal Small Modernist Lucite End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cool pair of Neal Small Modernist gray lucite end tables in typical optical-geometry-effect design style of the artist.

Category

1960s English Optical Table Used

Ceramic side table 'Ellipse' by Roger Capron, France 1960s

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H 11.82 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in

Ceramic side table 'Ellipse' by Roger Capron, France 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Besides the color scheme the tiles variates in a matt and shiny finish which subtly highlights the optical effect. The table has the nice thick blackened solid steel base with the ch...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

1970s Vintage Mod Wood Parsons Orange Side Tables Rectangular Color Pop

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H 23 in W 14 in D 20 in

1970s Vintage Mod Wood Parsons Orange Side Tables Rectangular Color Pop

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Parsons table pair 1970s Vintage Modern orange wood parsons side accent tables.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood

New Lamp Divieto Gianfranco Fini 1970 Table Lamp Plexiglass Metal Black Minimal

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H 27.17 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in

New Lamp Divieto Gianfranco Fini 1970 Table Lamp Plexiglass Metal Black Minimal

By Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia

Located in Palermo, Sicily

New lamp Divieto Gianfranco Fini, 1970 table lamp, optical design, Innovation for lighting at the time, lighting minimalism.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Aluminum

Belgian Rustic Nesting Tables, Set of Three

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H 18.9 in W 21.5 in D 18.9 in

Belgian Rustic Nesting Tables, Set of Three

Located in High Point, NC

The light tone of the bleached wood accentuates the antique’s charming simplicity, while masterfully carved baluster legs with bun feet add to the piece a slightly fairy-talish tune....

Category

1960s Belgian Country Optical Table Used

Materials

Oak

Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze and 24h Scales

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H 2.03 in Dm 4.25 in

Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze and 24h Scales

By Arthur Imhof

Located in Miami, FL

Desk world timer clock designed by Arthur Imhof. Fabulous and highly attractive desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1960. Thi...

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1968 Cubosfera Alessandro Mendini Italian Design Optical Glass Table Lamp

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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

1968 Cubosfera Alessandro Mendini Italian Design Optical Glass Table Lamp

By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria

Located in Brescia, IT

CUBOSFERA Table Lamp Designer Alessandro Mendini prod. Vicenza Vetraria 1968 Solid crystal glass with a hollow ball inside a cube One glass frosted Nickel Metal Details Iconic Opti...

Category

1960s Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass

Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, Italy, 1960

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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, Italy, 1960

By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco

Located in Firenze, IT

Oscar Torlasco rare mod.577 table / desk lamp Prod. Lumi, Italia, circa 1960 lacquered metal and brass structure.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Iron Wood Raffia & Glass Console Server Table Arthur Umanoff

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H 33.5 in W 48 in D 17.5 in

Mid Century Modern Iron Wood Raffia & Glass Console Server Table Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare & Spectacular console or server table by Arthur Umanoff C1960. Black iron frame with maple slats for the top, shelf and sides with a raffia wrapped surround area and a textured ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Iron

Molded Glass & Nickel Plated 1960s Alfetta Table Lamp by S. Mazza for Artemide

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H 9.65 in Dm 10.24 in

Molded Glass & Nickel Plated 1960s Alfetta Table Lamp by S. Mazza for Artemide

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Alfetta table lamp made from a nickel-plated brass base and molded glass shade. It remains in a good condition: 3-4 small internal dents on the edge of the shade. Original electrica...

Category

1960s Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Marquetry End Table by Harold Schwartz for Romweber

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H 24 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Marquetry End Table by Harold Schwartz for Romweber

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

Contrasting wood veneers add to the optical effect of this end table. Clipped corner top board, cast brass hardware, single drawer.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Black Lacquered Side Tables with Pietra Dura Tops

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H 15.25 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Vintage Italian Black Lacquered Side Tables with Pietra Dura Tops

By Tony Duquette

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of black lacquered Italian tables with optical inlaid pietra dura marble tops.

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Optical Table Used

Materials

Marble, Brass

Optical Round Table Sculpture by Alessio Tasca for Fusina. >Italy, 1970s

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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Optical Round Table Sculpture by Alessio Tasca for Fusina. >Italy, 1970s

By Alessio Tasca, Fusina

Located in Milan, IT

Remarkable optical sculpture by Alessio Tasca for Fusina. Circular shape with cut faces generating endless refractions.

Category

1970s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Plexiglass

Missoni Porcelain Table Lamp with Handcrafted Lampshade, 2000s

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H 38.98 in W 14.97 in D 6.7 in

Missoni Porcelain Table Lamp with Handcrafted Lampshade, 2000s

Located in Florence, IT

Porcelain Table Lamp optical design by Missoni Home with handcrafted lampshade by us in double color silk chiffon (light orange inside and blue outside).

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Porcelain

Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in

Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully rendered adjusting desktop magnifying stand crafted of lacquered steel and optical glass.

Category

1920s American Industrial Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

Kinetic Optic Italian Design Lamp, Italy, 1980s

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H 13 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in

Kinetic Optic Italian Design Lamp, Italy, 1980s

By Memphis Group

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare and unusual kinetic or optic table lamp with glass concentric disc and Lucite. Attribute to a small Italian design production close from Memphis, Arditit group, Archizoom style....

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Optical Glass, Lucite

Gio Ponti Vintage Coffee Tables in Wood and Mirror for Fontana Arte

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H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 11.42 in

Gio Ponti Vintage Coffee Tables in Wood and Mirror for Fontana Arte

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

The shape is not the classic rectangular, but the small tables create a wonderful optical illusion. The table has 4 supporting legs, wedged and diagonal, joined two by two.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early production Timebeam classic clock by Stephen Savage, UK 1980s

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H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Early production Timebeam classic clock by Stephen Savage, UK 1980s

By Stephen Savage, Timebeam

Located in ECHT, NL

Original Timebeam classic analog projection clock. Because it has no CE marking it has to be a pre 1993 production. It is in very good condition and fully functional. It has an analo...

Category

Late 20th Century British Industrial Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Sofa 5-Sear Modular Floral Velvet, with Glass Mirror Table, 1960, Italia

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H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in

Sofa 5-Sear Modular Floral Velvet, with Glass Mirror Table, 1960, Italia

Located in Palermo, IT

Elegant set of 5 anatomically shaped modular seats, with velvet-covered coffee table accessory and square-shaped mirrored shelf, with a floral theme.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Velvet, Optical Glass

Early 20th Century Trio of Large Brass Adjustable Table Top Condensing Lenses

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H 18.51 in Dm 3.55 in

Early 20th Century Trio of Large Brass Adjustable Table Top Condensing Lenses

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Trio of large fully adjustable telescopic condensing lenses, made from tubular and cast brass. All glass section are in good order some minor surface ware. Metal work has age rela...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Substantial Neal Small Illuminating "Pyramid" Lucite Table Lamp Sculpture, 1970s

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H 22.25 in W 15 in D 15 in

Substantial Neal Small Illuminating "Pyramid" Lucite Table Lamp Sculpture, 1970s

By Neal Small

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Neal Small Optical Art Table Top Light Sculpture. Featuring a squared White Lucite base, clear rectangular top with enclosed transparent Lucite panel pyramid design.

Category

1970s American Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Lucite

Optical Shop Table

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H 31 in W 19 in D 15 in

Optical Shop Table

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable height. With original Paris optician's shop label.

Category

20th Century French Optical Table Used

Materials

Iron, Steel, Brass

Optical Polyhedron Coffee Table

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H 19.75 in Dm 47.5 in

Optical Polyhedron Coffee Table

Located in SouthPort, CT

Polyhedron coffee table in bronze patinated steel & 3/4" octagonal glass. attrib. Forrest Myres

Category

Late 20th Century American Optical Table Used

Optical Marquetry Cabinet

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H 31.125 in W 13.25 in D 12 in

Optical Marquetry Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a really great piece that would work in a variety of environments. It has two drawers and a pullout writing shelf.

Category

1930s Italian Optical Table Used

A sculptural optical lucite table by Jeffrey Bigelow

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H 29 in Dm 60 in

A sculptural optical lucite table by Jeffrey Bigelow

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Stunning lucite base table with a 3/4" clear hexagon beveled glass top. Two pair of lucite bases make up this very unique sculptural table. Signed and dated Jeffrey Bigelow 82' on th...

Category

Late 20th Century American Optical Table Used

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Optical Sculptural Italian Ceramic Lamp

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H 43 in Dm 13 in

Optical Sculptural Italian Ceramic Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a large and sculptural lamp with its matching original finial, having a white crackle glaze and a big presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Ceramic

Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical

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H 17 in Dm 14.5 in

Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful brass and painted metal task lamp, probably by Lumi. Partial label reading Milano.

Category

1950s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Magiscope Table Lamps by Feliciano Bejar

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H 30.5 in W 16.5 in D 10 in

Magiscope Table Lamps by Feliciano Bejar

By Feliciano Béjar

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Signed magiscope glass panels mounted in metal mounts with bronze patinae. White linen oval shades

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Optical Glass

Italian Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Milano, 1950s

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H 14.57 in W 7.88 in

Italian Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Milano, 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi

Located in Milano, IT

Original articulating brass table lamp on painted cast iron, with pivot joint and original lens designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Round Clear Concave Glass Table Lamps

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H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Round Clear Concave Glass Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s German Peill and Putzler round clear glass table lights with six concave indentations around the outside which magnify and reflect the light beautifully casting shadows...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Glass, Optical Glass

Rope Table Lamp with Lighthouse Style Glass by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

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H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Rope Table Lamp with Lighthouse Style Glass by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

Open ended rope table lamp featuring a thick lighthouse style shade. By French Riviera designers duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet. In good vintage condition. European socket and ...

Category

1960s French Optical Table Used

Materials

Gold

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Frosted Glass Round Ice Cube Table Lamps

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H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Frosted Glass Round Ice Cube Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler frosted and clear glass round ice cube table lights. The lights have four convex indentations which magnifying and reflect the light. An on/off switch...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Wire

Pair of Lens Side Tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia

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H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in

Pair of Lens Side Tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Dorchester, MA

Designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in 2003, this pair of elegant Lens side tables creates an optical play. Set into a slender steel square frame, the tops and sides are for...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Modernist Ceramic Table Lamps

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H 30 in Dm 20 in

Pair of Italian Modernist Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of optical decorated table lamps, produced in Italy, circa 1950s, crafted of glazed ceramic, hand-painted with green and black checkered decoration.

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1950s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Table Lamp Designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Milan

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H 15 in W 14.5 in

Rare Table Lamp Designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Milan

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable Table Lamp with Optical Lens, Brass, Black Lacquered Metal Shade

Category

1950s Italian Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Retro White Lucite Infinity Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in

Retro White Lucite Infinity Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage square white plexi infinity coffee table with optical mirrored focal point.

Category

1970s American Optical Table Used

Rare Table By Belgian Designer Emiel Veranneman

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Rare Table By Belgian Designer Emiel Veranneman

Located in Zaventem, BE

Nice vintage retro modern coffee table with optical effect to the structure . Created and produced by one of Belgium's greatest designers of the fifties and sixties.

Category

1950s Belgian Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood, Glass

Siebe Gorman Deep Sea Diver Lamp and Cigar Boxes

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H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in

Siebe Gorman Deep Sea Diver Lamp and Cigar Boxes

By Siebe Gorman & Co.

Located in London, GB

Siebe Gorman, London: a highly unusual table lamp and smoking compendium in the form of a period deep sea diver. The figure in hand-carved fruitwood, is beautifully observed with the...

Category

Early 1900s British Other Optical Table Used

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass and Glass Table Lamp

$676

H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in

Vintage Brass and Glass Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A fantastic vintage brass and glass table lamp, dating from the 1970’s. This is of outstanding quality, with a very heavy and beautifully made solid brass base. There is a wonderful...

Category

1970s British Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern table lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

$7,990

H 20.67 in W 9.45 in D 4.93 in

Italian mid-century modern table lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern table lamp by Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte, 1960s Table lamp with a brass structure. It consists of two curved glass elements, one smoked and one transpare...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason Table Lamp LT323 for Mazzega, Italy, 1960's

$5,251

H 13.39 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Carlo Nason Table Lamp LT323 for Mazzega, Italy, 1960's

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Barcelona, ES

Table lamp model LT323 designed in 1960's by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy. Lamp composed of two pieces of hand-blown glass with a steel base with one light bulb, This sculptured la...

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1960s Italian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

1970s Italian Square Black Lacquer and Steel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

$2,625

H 12.21 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in

1970s Italian Square Black Lacquer and Steel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Italian square coffee table from the 1970s, featuring a bold geometric composition in black lacquer and stainless steel, designed in the style of Willy Rizzo. The low architectural f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.

$1,483

H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in

Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Athens, Attiki

Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974. Very good condition

Category

1970s Italian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s

$1,150

H 10.25 in Dm 6.25 in

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A blown Murano glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Minor imperfections to glass consistent with age and use. Prominently Illustrated imperfection t...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

1970s Huge Banci Firenze Acrylic Table Lamp, Italy

$995Sale Price|66% Off

H 36 in W 14 in D 14 in

1970s Huge Banci Firenze Acrylic Table Lamp, Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Bold table lamp from the 70s from Banci Firenze that have a nice presence. This one of their best seller of that period. The model 55.1911 . Acrylic shade and trim mounted on...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design Coffee Table in The Style of Alanda by Paolo Piva, 1980s

$1,369

H 10.63 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Italian Design Coffee Table in The Style of Alanda by Paolo Piva, 1980s

By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Coffee table in the style of Alanda by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Step into the world of timeless elegance with the Alanda Coffee Table, a celebrated artifact that heralded the 80s ...

Category

1980s Italian Industrial Optical Table Used

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

$3,767 / set

H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Varese, Lombardia

The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car dashboards. The result is that of solids soft to the touch that can be freely combin...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Optical Table Used

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Rare Avant-Garde Table Lamp or Light Sculpture in Polished Aluminium 1960s

$3,709

H 12.41 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Rare Avant-Garde Table Lamp or Light Sculpture in Polished Aluminium 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

A striking avant-garde table lamp in polished aluminium, dating mid 1960s to 1970. The lamp is constructed from a series of thin, precisely cut aluminium sheets, folded and curved ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Aluminum

"Aella 50" Large Table Lamp by Renato Toso & Giovanna Noti Massari for Leucos

$5,570

H 18.9 in Dm 21.66 in

"Aella 50" Large Table Lamp by Renato Toso & Giovanna Noti Massari for Leucos

By Leucos, Renato Toso, Noti Massari

Located in Brescia, Brescia

The Aella 50 table lamp, designed in 1966 by Renato Toso and Giovanna Noti Massari for Leucos, is here presented in its 1990s production, a large and striking piece that embodies the...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

$950

H 8.5 in Dm 5.25 in

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

In the Style of Paolo Piva Black Lacquered Pyramidal Coffee Table, Italy

$2,707Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.98 in W 39.57 in D 39.38 in

In the Style of Paolo Piva Black Lacquered Pyramidal Coffee Table, Italy

By Paolo Piva

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice coffee table is made of black lacquered metal. It has a pyramidal shape with a clear glass on top. This is an iconic model in the style of famous Italian designer Paol...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Style Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

$1,095

H 15.36 in Dm 7.88 in

Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Style Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Naples, IT

Table lamp from the late 1940s by designer Pietro Chiesa, artistic director of Fontana Arte until 1948. In the table lamp, the particular wear of the brass and grinding of the glass,...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Resin Table Lamp, Vintage 1970s Design, 18.75" Tall

$420Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.75 in Dm 6.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Resin Table Lamp, Vintage 1970s Design, 18.75" Tall

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Resin Table Lamp Midcentury Modern Vintage 18.75 h x 6.25 diameter Original vintage condition. Refer to images provided.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Resin

1970 Italian table lamp with square metal base and an ice-effect glass diffuser

$1,198

H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

1970 Italian table lamp with square metal base and an ice-effect glass diffuser

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1970 Italian table lamp with square metal base and an ice-effect glass diffuser Square chrome-plated metal base with a side-mounted power switch; textured glass diffuser with an ice...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

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Sold|~~$1,800~~

H 27.25 in W 24.88 in D 21 in

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Hand Painted Lacquer Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Chinoiserie Table A striking 19th century Aesthetic Movement bamboo Chinoiserie table, featuring hand-painted birds in flight and perched amon...

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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Optical Table Used

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Omalo Special Edition Mirror with a Delicately Handcrafted Brass Frame

$7,574 / item

H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 0.95 in

Omalo Special Edition Mirror with a Delicately Handcrafted Brass Frame

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Omalo™ Special Edition Mirror with a Delicately Handcrafted Brass Frame. Constructed with multiple layers of solid brushed brass. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Shipped worl...

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2010s British Organic Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights

$3,800

H 12 in Dm 26 in

1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights

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1930s French French Provincial Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Art deco bar cabinet

$1,826

H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in

Art deco bar cabinet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art deco bar cabinet with glass tray. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Optical Table Used

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860

Sold|~~$6,973~~

H 30.32 in W 30.52 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s

$19,900 / set

H 25 in W 25 in D 33 in

De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s. It's beyond comfortable. The ...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Leather

Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937

$42,807

H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937

By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stunning ceiling light by Vicke Lindstrand, model called “Arsenal”. Six glass discs with etched lines enclose an amber colored center. Chrome details.

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Game Side Table

$850 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Game Side Table

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...

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2010s Mexican Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Wood, Cedar

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

$22,000

H 25.25 in W 98 in D 98 in

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”

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1970s American Optical Table Used

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs

$43,712Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 51.38 in D 21.66 in

1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs

By Hermès, John Lobb

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Hermes Paris for John Lobb shoe trunk and care kit with original accessories plus countless extras Where to begin! This is the finest example of this kind of trunk I have ever see...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Optical Table Used

Materials

Leather, Beech

Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso, Table Lamp mod. 'Gill', Italy, 1970-79

$4,000

H 15.75 in Dm 15 in

Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso, Table Lamp mod. 'Gill', Italy, 1970-79

By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso Rare Table Lamp, Model 'Gil', original stickers, signed, rewired.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite

$2,160 / item

H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in

Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Cement

Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon

$4,995

H 29 in W 94.5 in D 35 in

Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three loose back cushions wearing the o...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Octagonal Dining Table With Decoupage Floral Top

$3,495

H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 48.5 in

Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Octagonal Dining Table With Decoupage Floral Top

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Absolutely stunning vintage octagonal dining table featuring a richly detailed tortoise bamboo base with dramatic wrapped rattan accents and an eye-catching decoupage appliqué top. T...

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1990s British Colonial Optical Table Used

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s

$3,800

H 20 in Dm 22 in

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 22.0"D Stem Length (inch...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Oak Sideboard Credenza

$3,595

H 27 in W 60 in D 16 in

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Oak Sideboard Credenza

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, burl wood, and oak, with original brass hardware. Measur...

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1980s American Louis XVI Optical Table Used

Materials

Brass

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal optical table used for your home. Each optical table used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and optical glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect optical table used — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each optical table used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one optical table used that is appealing in its simplicity, but Feliciano Béjar, Fontana Arte and Max Ingrand produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for an optical table used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $80,578, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.

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What is a sideboard table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
What was a drum table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What were nesting tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
What are table lamps used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a console table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
What are bistro tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
What are end tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
What were dough box tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
What table do professional pool players use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
Do architects still use drafting tables?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best wood to use for a farmhouse table?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.
What kind of tables are used in hallways and entries?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.
What type of resin is used for wood tables?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.