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 18th Century Cherrywood Lowboy
A rare 18th Century George II Cherrywood Lowboy of the most glorious rich warm colour and patina, in...
A Rare 18th Century Cherrywood Tripod Table
A rare mid 18th Century Cherrywood Tripod Table of outstanding colour and patina, with the most wond...
18th Century Oak Lowboy
A fine 18th Century Oak Lowboy with well shaped cabriole legs and nicely carved beak foot, in superb...
George I Oak Lowboy
A nicely figured early 18th Century George I Oak Lowboy of good colour with well shaped square cut c...
Superb Italian Painted Table
A very nice North Italian painted pedested tilt top table, deep red base with floral decoration, in...
Pair French Marble Side Lamp Tables
A good pair of French painted lamp tables with grey verigated marble tops surrounded by brass galler...
A Fine Pair Regency Rosewood Card Tables Attributed To George Oakley
A fine pair Regency rosewood card tables attributed to George Oakley, the baize lined, rounded recta...
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Card Table
A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Card Table of very good colour and patina.
The table is in...
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Good quality Regency Mahogany Sofa table with Fiddle Back veneers to the surface, two drawers to the...
Superb Burr Walnut Dining Table
A Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid oval breakfast table, tilting, quarter-veneered top, qu...
Georgian Mahogany Tea Table
A superb simple and understated Georgian mahogany fold over tea table.
Fabulous quality and a gr...
Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table
A really good Georgian mahogany tilt top table. With a lovely barley twist detail to the base a pad...
Georgian Fold Over Mahogany Tea Table
A superb Georgian mahogany fold over tea table in the Chinese Chippendale manner.
With blind fre...
Small Early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy
A very nice little early George II Walnut Lowboy of good warm colour in good original order with cle...
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tea Table
A delightful and elegant mid 18th Century Mahogany Tea Table of outstanding rich warm colour and pat...
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tripod Table
A rare and well proportioned 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tripod Table with bird cage action of...
French Inlaid Occasional Lamp Table
A super quality parquetry walnut occasional lamp table with a marquetry spray of flowers to the cent...
Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy
A wonderful early 18th century Oak Lowboy in very good original condition. The shape of the leg is s...
Large 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
A nice quality large 18th century Mahogany tripod table with birdcage action and scroll carved base...
Outstanding Regency Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Exceptional brass inlaid, Regency sofa table in rosewood, having stunning figured and brass inlaid d...
Victorian Burr Walnut Library Table by W J Mansell
A very good mid Victorian period burr walnut library table by W J Mansell, Fulham Road, London. Of f...
George III, Cuban Mahogany Reading Table
George III, Cuban mahogany reading table. Raised on reeded splay legs which terminate in brass casto...
A Fine Regency Rosewood Drum Table
A fine Regency rosewood drum table. Raised on boxwood inlaid splay legs, with brass castors, support...
A Victorian Period Burr Walnut Antique "Baby" Sutherland Table.
A Victorian Period burr walnut antique ''baby'' Sutherland table. The oval top veneered in richly fi...
A Pair Of 19thc Chinese Elm Side Tables
A pair of 19thC Chinese elm side tables. With a good colour and decorative grain, the tables have ca...
Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table
A Victorian mahogany lamp or occasional table, rounded rectangular top above a frieze drawer, turned...
Top Quality Walnut Console Table
Super quality French figured walnut console table with single full width drawer and varigated grey m...
Superb Burr Walnut Console Hall Table
Top quality Victorian Gothic Revival hall table in burr walnut, having a carved gallery to the back,...
Victorian Walnut Marquetry Centre Table
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut marquetry centre table, serpentine in form, having an in...
George III Satinwood Pembroke Table
For sale is a good quality George III Satinwood pembroke table, having a well figured top with two d...
Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Card Table
Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany and inlaid card table, having finely inlaid serpentine top enclo...
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut work table, remaining in very good condition for its age.
Wi...
Set Four Graduated Chinese Hardwood Nest Tables
Set Four graduated Chinese hardwood nest tables in good condition with intricate carvings to the fro...
William IV Mahogany Work Table
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany work table, having a single drawer over a basket, abo...
George III Mahogany Snap Top Circular Tripod Table
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany snap top circular tripod table, having a circular top...
19th Century Marquetry Centre Table
For sale is a good quality 19th century marquetry centre table, having ormolu mounts throughout, the...
Pretty Inlaid Mahogany Table
A very pretty Edwardian period inlaid mahogany occasional table. Of good construction and decorated...
A George III Tripod Table With Exceptional Colour
A George III Cuban mahogany tripod table with exceptional colour and patina. Raised on cabriole legs...
A Highly Decorative Edwardian Satinwood Work Table
A highly decorative Edwardian Satinwood Work Table. With beautiful flora paint decoration to the fri...
A Fine French Mahogany And Marble Table
A fine French mahogany And Marble Table. Raised on turned and fluted legs with brass feet, ankles an...
Fine French Marble Topped Gueridon
A French fin de siècle ormolu gueridon table, the rouge oval marble top in gilt brass surround with...
19th Century ebonised marquetry & ormolu card table
An exhibition quality 19th Century free standing French ebonised marquetry & ormolu card table cross...
19th Century rosewood and marquetry centre table
19th Century rosewood and marquetry shaped circular centre table, the moulded edge top with radiatin...
18th Century Mahogany side table
18th Century mahogany serpentine shaped tea / side table, the back leg pulling out to support the hi...
English Marquetry Drop Flap Table
A super brass rimmed English rosewood marquetry drop flap table by William Whiteley, London, excelle...
Early 19th Century three tier mahogany side table
Early 19th Century mahogany three tier mahogany side / occasional table, having a three quarter rais...
18th Century carved mahogany tripod table
18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported...
19th Century burr walnut centre table
19th Century burr walnut centre / occasional table, the wonderfully figured shaped and moulded edge...
19th Century mahogany Pembroke table
Early 19th Century mahogany Pembroke table, having a lovely figured dropleaf top with a single mahog...
Early 20th Century carved mahogany wine table
A lovely quality early 20th Century carved mahogany wine table, having a beautifully figured top wit...
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.