Antique Dining Furniture
There is no better setting for a meal than around an antique dining table. Our dealers offer extending dining tables, sets of dining chairs, serving tables and complete dining suites from the Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Mahogany, oak and walnut are the principal timbers, with pieces ranging from intimate four-seater tables to grand boardroom-length examples that seat twenty or more. Antique dining furniture turns every meal into an occasion.
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A Superb Large Rosewood Centre Table
A superb large rosewood centre table, raised on an elaborately carved tripod base and with the beaut...
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An Art Deco Harry & Lou Epstein Cloud Dining Suite
Harry & Lou Epstein Cloud Dining Suite in burr maple. Comprising of eight chairs, upholstered in cre...
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A Fine George III Mahogany Dumb Waiter
A fine George III mahogany dumb waiter in exceptionally good and original condition and of Cuban mah...
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William IV Rosewood Loo Table
A fine quality William IV period rosewood loo, or supper, table. Very well constructed in solid rose...
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Waring & Gillow Set of 8 Queen Anne Style Chairs
A very good set of early 20th century dining chairs in the Queen Anne style by Waring & Gillow. Well...
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Early Victorian Rosewood Loo Table
A fine quality early Victorian period rosewood loo, or supper, table. Very well constructed in solid...
A Gillows Of Lancaster Victorian Period Burr Walnut Breakfast Table.
A Gillows Of Lancaster Victorian Period Burr Walnut Breakfast Table. The oval top veneered in beauti...
Set Of Six Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
A lovely set of six late 18th/early19th Century Mahogany Chippendale chairs of good colour and in ve...
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Unusual Antique Set of Twelve Gothic Pitch Pine Dining Chairs
Unusual set of twelve Gothic pitch pine dining chairs having a charming carved Gothic top rail, cham...
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Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Centre / Dining Table
Quality antique Regency mahogany drop leaf centre table having an appealing quality mahogany top wit...
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Antique Victorian mahogany extending dining table having a quality mahogany extending top with a mou...
Fine Quality Set of Six Victorian Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
Fine quality set of six Victorian antique walnut dining chairs having beautifully designed and craft...
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Table
Antique Victorian quality mahogany dining table having a quality mahogany tilt top with shaped ends...
18th Century Antique Quality Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
18th century antique quality oak drop leaf dining table having a quality oak top with 2 oval drop le...
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top rail...
Rare 28 Seater 6 Pilar Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Table 72 x 161 x 609 cm
Rare 28 seater 6 pilar antique George III quality mahogany dining table having a large quality figur...
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set of 4 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a shaped carved top rail with a sha...
Exceptional Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg 6 Seater Dining Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
A rare and characterful oak gateleg dining table of early English origin retaining a beautifully mel...
Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs
A substantial and impressive Victorian dining table crafted in beautifully figured mahogany dating t...
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Oval 6 Seater Dining Table on Carved Pedestal Base
A highly impressive Victorian burr walnut dining table of elegant oval form, the top beautifully ve...
Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs
A handsome set of Victorian mahogany dining chairs, displaying elegant mid-19th-century design and e...
Antique Figured Mahogany Quality Three-Pillar 16–18 Seater Extending Dining Table
A substantial antique figured mahogany three-pillar extending dining table of classic rectangular fo...
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Gateleg Table
A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Drop leaf Table of superb golden colour, circa 1735. Made from...
Antique Set of Eight Quality Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
A refined set of eight antique mahogany dining chairs each with elegant balloon backs and finely car...
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Antique 8 Seater George III Quality Figured Mahogany Circular Dining Table
Antique 8 seater George III quality figured mahogany circular dining table having a quality figured...
Set of 12 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 12 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and...
A Set Of Four Queen Anne Oak & Elm Chairs
A lovely set of four early 18th Century Queen Anne Oak & Elm Chairs of wonderful golden colour. They...
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Rosewood Centre/Dining Table
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian rosewood centre/dining table having a magnificent qualit...
Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Large Unusual Antique George III Mahogany Dining Table
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Antique Regency Quality 6 Seater Mahogany Dining/Console Table
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Antique Regency Mahogany 4 seater Dining/Pembroke Table
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Exceptional Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Centre/Dining Table
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Antique Victorian Set of 10 Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Set of 8 Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
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Antique Edwardian 10 Seater Quality Figured Mahogany Two Pilar Dining Table
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Outstanding Quality Set of 4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
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Rare Irish 12/14 Seater Metamorphic Antique Victorian Superb Quality Figured Mahogany Dining Table
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Exceptional Quality Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Triple Pedestal 10/12 Seater Dining Table
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Set of 6 Dining Chairs
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Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
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Magnificent Quality 8/10 Seater Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Carved Gilded Centre/Dining Table
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Outstanding Quality Large 16/20 Seater Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Dining Table 73 x 176 x 420 cm
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Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
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Superb Quality Set Of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Unusual Antique 8 Seater George III Quality Mahogany Extending Pembroke Dining Table
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Large Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table
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Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Outstanding quality set of eight antique Regency carved rosewood dining chairs having magnificently...
Set Of Four 17th Century Oak Chairs
A lovely set of four 17th Century Oak Chairs of glorious untouched colour.
Having fretted backs...
Superb Quality 8 Seater Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Superb quality 8 seater antique Victorian figured mahogany extending dining table having an outstand...
Choosing an Antique Dining Table
The dining table is the heart of the home, and antique tables do the job with incomparable style. The most versatile are extending tables, which can be adjusted to suit the number of guests. Victorian wind-out tables with extra leaves, Regency pedestal tables with additional sections, and Georgian gate-leg and drop-leaf tables all offer flexible solutions.
Measure your dining room carefully before buying. Allow at least 70cm per place setting along the table edge, and ensure there is enough room to pull chairs back and walk behind seated guests. A table that's too large for the room is as impractical as one that's too small.
Dining Chairs
Sets of antique dining chairs are priced per chair, with larger sets commanding a premium per chair. A set of eight or more matching chairs is relatively uncommon, so expect to pay accordingly. Alternatively, a harlequin set of chairs in similar styles can look charming and is usually more affordable.
Check that chairs are sturdy by sitting in them. Loose joints are common but easily repaired by a furniture restorer. Look at the seat: drop-in seats can be re-upholstered without specialist skills, while over-stuffed seats are better left to a professional upholsterer.
Creating a Dining Scheme
Antique dining furniture doesn't need to be a matching suite. Mixing periods and timbers can create a more interesting and personal room. A Regency mahogany table with a set of Victorian balloon-back chairs, for instance, is a classic combination that works beautifully. The key is to maintain a consistency of scale and quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
This varies widely. A Victorian wind-out table with two extra leaves might extend from six to ten places. Regency pedestal tables with extra sections can sometimes seat sixteen or more. Always ask the dealer for the minimum and maximum lengths.
A harlequin set is a group of chairs that are similar but not identical, typically from the same period and style but made by different makers or at slightly different dates. They are an affordable way to furnish a dining table and can look just as good as a matched set.
Yes, and this is often a good idea. Drop-in seats simply lift out and can be recovered at home or by an upholsterer. Over-stuffed seats, where the fabric is attached directly to the frame, should be done professionally to ensure the correct tension and finish.
A pedestal table is supported by one or more central pillars rather than four corner legs. Single pedestal tables are common for smaller sizes, while two or three pedestal (pillar) tables are used for longer dining tables. The pedestal design gives more legroom for diners.