Antique Tables
Tables are the workhorses of any interior, and antique tables bring character and quality that modern pieces cannot match. Our dealers offer side tables, console tables, coffee tables, occasional tables, lamp tables, sofa tables, wine tables, nest of tables and hall tables across all major periods and styles.
In mahogany, oak, walnut, rosewood and satinwood, with turned legs, cabriole legs, trestle bases and pedestal supports, there is an antique table for every room and every purpose.
Rare Early 18th Century Oak Side Table
A fine and rare early 18th Century Oak Lowboy of superb colour and condition, a most unusual feature...
Antique Exceptional Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Card Table/Console Table with Carved Basket Base
An outstanding quality Victorian burr walnut card table beautifully proportioned and richly figured...
A William IV Mahogany Chess Table
A William IV chess table. In flame mahogany and raised on shaped feet with a triform base and simila...
Super French Painted Bergere Dressing Table
A very good French kidney shaped dressing table with double bergere back, six legs with U shaped str...
Fine Pair Mahogany Lamp Tables
Wonderful pair of Edwardian inlaid mahogany side, lamp tables, each with an inlaid single drawer wit...
French Walnut Bijouterie Table
A charming late 19th century French bijouterie table. Well constructed in solid walnut and decorated...
Wonderful Pair Mahogany Lamp Tables
A very nice pair of solid flame mahogany end, lamp tables, tray topped each with a single drawer...
An Exceptional French Ormolu Guéridon
An exceptional and rare French ormolu guéridon, early 19th century from the Restoration Period The c...
Rare 18th Century Oak Country Tripod Table
A rare 18th Century Country Oak Tripod Table with bird cage action of pleasing proportions having a...
Very Pretty Two Drawer Side Table
A very pretty and lovely quality Edwardian mahogany two drawer side table with satin wood banding, b...
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Triple Top Card Table
A superior quality 18th Century George II Triple Top Card Table Circa. This Table is an outstanding...
Antique Quality George III Mahogany Tripod Centre Table
A well-proportioned Antique George III mahogany centre table, standing on a finely carved tripod bas...
Fine French Dressing Table
A wonderful French kidney shaped dressing table, with parquetry veneers, U shaped undertier, wonder...
18th Century Mahogany Spider Table
A fine 18th Century Mahogany Spider Table in perfect condition having original hinges and rule joint...
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Spider Table
A very fine 18th Century Mahogany Spider Table of rare form, having beautifully shaped open stretche...
19th Century Sofa Table
English
circa 1795 - 1805
19th century Regency amboyna and macassar ebony crossbanded sofa table i...
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Tables with Satinwood Inlay
A refined and well-proportioned antique quartetto nest of tables, constructed in finely figured maho...
Quality Antique French Walnut Jardinière Table
An elegant and well-proportioned French jardinière table, finely constructed in richly figured walnu...
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Spider Table
A beautiful and rare 18th Century Mahogany Spider Table, possibly from the workshop of Thomas Chippe...
Fine Quality Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Card/Console Table with Gilded Brass Mounts
Fine quality antique regency figured mahogany card/console table with gilded brass mounts having a f...
Antique Regency Freestanding Quality Mahogany Inlaid Lamp Table
Antique Regency freestanding quality mahogany inlaid lamp table having a quality mahogany inlaid lif...
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Lamp Table
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured walnut lamp table having a quality figured walnut shaped t...
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Oval Centre Table
Antique Victorian quality inlaid burr walnut oval centre table having a quality inlaid burr walnut o...
Large Pair of Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Demi Lune Shaped Console Tables
Large pair of antique George III quality figured mahogany demi lune shaped console tables having a q...
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables
Superb quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid quartetto nest of tables
consisting of four superb...
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a splendid figured rosewood crossbanded t...
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work Lamp Table
Antique Victorian burr walnut work lamp table table having a quality burr walnut shaped top with a m...
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Walnut Sutherland Table
Antique Victorian quality solid walnut Sutherland table having a quality solid walnut top with two d...
Unusual Antique George III Pine Drop Leaf Table
Unusual Antique George III pine drop leaf table Having a pine top with two oval drop leaves supporte...
Unusual Antique George l Quality Burr Oak Candle/Lamp Stand
Unusual Antique George l quality burr oak candle/lamp stand having an unusual quality segmented burr...
Outstanding Quality Antique Rosewood Inlaid Circular Lamp Table
Outstanding quality antique rosewood inlaid circular lamp table having a superb quality rosewood cir...
Fine Pair of Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Console Tables
Fine pair of antique William IV quality mahogany console tables having quality mahogany rectangular...
Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Demi-Lune Consoles Tables
Unusual Pair of antique George III quality mahogany demi-lune consoles tables having the original br...
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Card Table
Antique Regency quality mahogany card table having a quality figured mahogany crossbanded swivel top...
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Card/Console Table
Outstanding quality antique regency mahogany card/console table having a outstanding quality figured...
Fine Quality 19thC Mahogany Two Drawer Side Table by W Williamson & Sons of Guildford
This Fine Quality 19thC Mahogany Two Drawer Side Table by W Williamson & Sons of Guildford has all t...
Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Freestanding Standing Console/Hall Table
Outstanding quality antique burr walnut freestanding standing console/hall table having a fabulous q...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Card/Console Table
Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood card/console table having a quality rosewood swivel top o...
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Freestanding Sewing/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut freestanding sewing/lamp table having a quality burr walnut to...
Georgian Mahogany Side Table
A good quality George III figured mahogany bow fronted side or hall table with single drawer to the...
Near Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Lamp Tables
Near pair of antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid lamp tables having a quality circular mahogan...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Figured Mahogany Serving/Console Table
Antique Victorian quality carved figured mahogany serving/console table having a quality figured mah...
Large Antique Mahogany Oval Shaped Freestanding Serving/Console Table
Large antique mahogany oval shaped freestanding serving/console table having a wonderful figured mah...
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Console Tables
Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid console tables having an...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Sutherland Table
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Sutherland table having a wonderful quality burr w...
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Tea/Console Table
Outstanding quality antique Regency figured mahogany tea/console table having a marvellous quality f...
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Nest of Four Tables
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany nest of four tables having quality mahogany rectangular shaped to...
Pair Burr Elm Lamp Tables
A very nice pair of oak and burr elm lamp tables, one with a drawer which makes it slightly taller,...
Antique George III Quality Plum Pudding Mahogany Circular Lamp Table
Antique George III quality plum pudding mahogany circular lamp table having a quality plum pudding m...
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tray Top Lamp Table
Antique George IIl quality mahogany tray top lamp table having a quality mahogany tray top with a sh...
Antique Tables for Every Room
The variety of antique tables available is extraordinary. A Georgian mahogany tripod table beside an armchair, a Regency rosewood sofa table behind a settee, a Victorian walnut loo table in a bay window, an Edwardian nest of tables for tea: each form was designed for a specific purpose and does that job beautifully.
Console tables, designed to stand against a wall, are among the most decorative. Gilt and marble-topped examples from the Georgian period make dramatic hall furniture. Simpler mahogany or oak console tables work well in any room as surfaces for lamps, vases and photographs.
What to Look For
Stability is the first thing to check. Place the table on a flat surface and press down on each corner; there should be no wobble. Tip-top tables, where the top tilts to vertical for storage, should have a working latch mechanism. Check that pedestal bases are firmly attached to the top and that turned or cabriole legs show no signs of breakage or repair at stress points.
Examine the top surface carefully. Some wear, ring marks and minor scratches are expected and add character. Deep burns, heavy staining or severely damaged veneers may require professional restoration, which should be reflected in the asking price.
Choosing the Right Table
Scale is everything with occasional tables. A table that is too large dominates a room; one that is too small looks lost. As a general rule, a side table should be roughly the same height as the arm of the adjacent sofa or chair. Coffee tables work best at the same height as the seat cushion. Console tables should be in proportion to the wall space above and beside them.
Frequently Asked Questions
A loo table is a Victorian oval or round table on a central pedestal, originally used for the card game "loo" (lanterloo). They are versatile tables, working well as centre tables, breakfast tables or occasional tables. Most are made in walnut or mahogany with a tip-top mechanism.
A sofa table is a narrow, rectangular table with drop leaves at each end, designed to stand behind a sofa. They became fashionable during the Regency period and are typically made in rosewood or mahogany. The drop leaves extend the surface for serving tea or displaying objects.
Light white ring marks can sometimes be removed by rubbing gently with a mixture of cigarette ash and olive oil, or with a proprietary ring mark remover. Dark rings indicate deeper damage and are harder to treat. Always test any treatment on an inconspicuous area first, and consult a restorer for valuable pieces.
Cabriole legs curve outward at the knee and inward toward the foot, often terminating in a ball and claw, pad or scroll foot. The style originated in the early 18th century and is a hallmark of Queen Anne and early Georgian furniture. Cabriole legs are found on tables, chairs and cabinets.
Most antique tables are not suitable for outdoor use as moisture and temperature changes will damage the timber and joints. Exceptions include cast iron pub tables, stone-topped garden tables and certain pieces of garden furniture specifically designed for outdoor use.