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.
17th Century oak refectory table
A wonderful 17th Century oak refectory / serving table dating to circa 1680, having a lovely figured...
Large early 19th Century inlaid mahogany Pembroke
A large early 19th Century inlaid mahogany Pembroke table, having a wonderful figured and crossbande...
18th Century mahogany drop leaf table
18th Century Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, having a lovely figured solid top, once the leaves a...
19th Century walnut centre table by Edwards & Roberts
A fabulous quality 19th Century walnut centre / breakfast table by Edwards & Roberts, having a wonde...
A superb quality 18th Century Italian giltwood console table
A superb quality 18th Century Italian giltwood console table, having the original veined grey marble...
Pair Of 19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Card Tables
Pair of 19th century Regency period brass inlaid card tables.
The figured tops are crossbanded i...
20th Century Italian Hand Painted Porcelain Majolica And Glass Table
For sale is a fine and rare 20th century hand painted porcelain table, possibly of Italian origin, b...
Large 17th Century Oak Refectory Table / kitchen / dining.
A very good oak six legged refectory table dating to the later part of the 17th Century.
Having...
19th Century rosewood library table
Early 19th Century rosewood library / writing table, the top cross banded in rosewood and having a b...
18th Century mahogany tripod table
18th Century mahogany tripod table, having a lovely figured circular top, supported on wonderfully t...
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Drum Table
A superb quality Chippendale style mahogany drum table, of generous proportions and elegant presence...
Pair Of George III Mahogany Inlaid Console Tables
For sale is a pair of good George III mahogany inlaid console tables, having oval marquetry inlays t...
Pair Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Consol Tables
A fine pair of Georgian inlaid mahogany console tables of exceptional craftsmanship. Each table feat...
Centre Table Attributable To Holland And Sons
A superb mid 19th century gonçalo alves, amboyna inlaid centre table of exhibition quality.
The...
Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
An elegant Regency period sofa table, finely crafted in richly figured rosewood and embellished with...
Rare 19th Century American Pie Crust Table
Rare 19th century American Chippendale revival pie crust table by Ernest F. Hagen of 213 East Street...
Late 18th Century Period Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
George III Sheraton period sofa table stamped Gillow.
The narrow rosewood sofa table top has...
A George I Period Walnut Lowboy
A George I Period walnut lowboy. The rectangular top veneered in figured walnut above two short and...
A George I Style Walnut Side Table By Tozer Of London
A George I Style walnut side table by Tozer of London. Having a raised wavy gallery above a rectangu...
Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Occasional Table
For sale is a good quality Edwardian hand painted satinwood occasional table, raised on tapered legs...
19th Century French Mahogany And Inlaid Occasional Table With Ormolu Mounts
A fine 19th century French mahogany occasional table of oval form, c.1880, richly embellished with f...
18th Century Flamed Mahogany Card Table
George Hepplewhite period George III rectangular card table.
The well figured flamed mahogany to...
18th Century Elm Cricket Table
A rare and unusual cricket table with the original triangular top. Having a two-piece cockbeaded top...
A Late 18thc Dutch Marquetry Table
A Late 18thc Marquetry Side Table with lovely inlay of good colour and a single drawer with cabriole...
A Pair Of Attractive Marble Topped Console/Side Tables
A Pair of Attractive and Useful Marble Topped Console/Side Tables on turned oak solid bases. Practic...
A Victorian Period Burr Walnut And Walnut Fold Over Games Table
A Victorian Period burr walnut and walnut fold over games table. The demi lune top veneered in beaut...
Regency Mahogany Serving Table
A fine quality Regency period mahogany serving table, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship typi...
Regency Flame Mahogany Brass Inlaid Drum Table
An outstanding Regency period flame mahogany drum table of exceptional quality, adorned with intrica...
19th century Spanish ebonised table
A fantastic and incredibly striking late 19th century Spanish ebonised table. Probably some type of...
Regency mahogany side table
A very elegant Regency single drawer mahogany side table. The table has two dummy drawers either si...
A Fabulous Pair of Hand Carved Italian Console Tables
A Fabulous Pair of Italian Marble Topped Console Tables. Late 18th Century hand carved and hand pain...
Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table
A fine quality Regency period mahogany Pembroke table, of elegant and versatile design. The well-fig...
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
A charming Victorian mahogany work table with refined proportions and attractive detailing. The well...
William IV Mahogany Card Table
A fine William IV mahogany card table of elegant proportions and superb colour. The rectangular top...
Edwardian Satinwood Bijouterie Table
A refined Edwardian bijouterie table in beautifully figured satinwood, featuring a glazed oval lift-...
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Centre Table
A fine quality Victorian burr walnut oval centre table of generous proportions, boasting exceptional...
19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
A superb 19th century carved mahogany coffee table of striking form and fine craftsmanship. The shap...
George III Mahogany Tea Table
A fine George III mahogany tea table of demi-lune form, dating from the late 18th century. The hinge...
Georgian Mahogany Hall Table
A charming Georgian mahogany hall table of elegant proportions, featuring a single full-width drawer...
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table By Edwards & Roberts
A fine late 19th-century Louis XV style card table by the distinguished London cabinetmakers Edwards...
A Chinese Chippendale Design Mahogany Console Table.
A Chinese Chippendale design mahogany console table. The rectangular solid mahogany top with a carve...
A Victorian Period Burr Walnut Oval Planter.
A Victorian Period burr walnut oval planter. Having a serpentine shaped removable top with a central...
Victorian oval walnut work table
This Victorian oval walnut worktable was made circa 1865
It is of an oval shape with a drawer and a...
Antique 2 tier curio cabinet
This Antique 2 tier curio cabinet was made circa 1880, in Paris, France.
It is of rare large size a...
A Late 18Thc Carved Oak Console
A late 18thC carved oak console. Raised on cabriole legs with carved knees and toes and above a serp...
Large 19thc Rosewood Curio Cabinet
Large 19thc rosewood curio cabinet
This large19thc rosewood curio cabinet was made circa 1870....
Georgian Mahogany Supper Table
Good Quality early Georgian mahogany supper table circa 1760 .
The large dished I piece top is i...
19th Century Walnut Side Table
Fine quality walnut serpentine parcel gilt side table .
The side table has a single drawer with...
A French Empire Period Mahogany Console Table
A French Empire Period mahogany console table. The rectangular grey fossilised marble top above a fl...
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a black leather w...
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.