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.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a black leather w...
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bijouterie Display Table
This Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bijouterie Display Table offers a lovely place to showcase your colle...
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Sutherland Table by Jenks & Woods
This Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Sutherland Table by Jenks & Woods, has a very stylish loo...
Edwardian Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table
This Edwardian Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table has some genuinely nice details to it. St...
Victorian Walnut Sutherland Table
This large Victorian Walnut Sutherland Table has a very stylish base as well as a beautifully figure...
Stunning Pair of 19thC Chinese Demi Lune Tables
Simply stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Demi Lune Tables, that can either by used as a pair of...
Georgian Satinwood Card Table
This simply stunning demi lune Georgian Satinwood Card table, with a wealth of cross banding and mar...
Rosewood Inlaid Triangular Drop Leaf Table
This late Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Triangular Drop Leaf Table is not only very pretty but also extr...
Heavily Carved 19th C Burmese Round Table
This heavily carved round occasional table is of very generous proportions and makes a real statemen...
Inlaid Mahogany Occasional Table
This rectangular Inlaid Mahogany Occasional Table is not only extremely useful, but also very decora...
19thC Rosewood Stretcher Table
This fine quality early 19thC Rosewood Stretcher Table, has many fine details as evidence of the qua...
Satinwood Tray on Stand
This highly decorative Satinwood Tray on Stand is not only extremely stylish but also very practical...
19thC Oval Mahogany Occasional Table
This 19thC Oval Mahogany Occasional Table has a refined style and design to it. With the tapered leg...
Carved Oriental Occasional Table
This good quality Carved Oriental Occasional Table, is very well carved, being both crisp and deep....
19thC Mahogany Occasional Tip Table
This refined 19thC Mahogany Occasional Tip Table, is constructed of very good quality timber that is...
French Parquetry Table
This stunning French Parquetry Table has a whole host of lovely features to enjoy. Extremely elegant...
A George III Satinwood Pembroke Table
A George III Satinwood Pembroke table. Of beautifully figured West Indian satinwood and banded in ro...
Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
A good 17th Century drop leaf table of small proportions. The table top is made from three wide plan...
A George III Mahogany Demi-lune Card Table / Console Table
A fine late 18th Century Sheraton period mahogany card table of untouched colour and patina. The fol...
Victorian Rosewood Lamp Table
Fine quality early Victorian rosewood lamp table circa 1840 .
The table has a circular top 41 cm...
An Exhibition Quality Collingson & Lock Rosewood, Coromandel And Kingwood Inlaid Table
An Exhibition Quality Collingson & Lock rosewood, coromandel and kingwood inlaid table. The rectangu...
Pair Of Victorian Inlaid Walnut Card-tables
This Pair of Victorian walnut card-tables are matched. They were made in the same workshops but marr...
Victorian walnut baby Sutherland table
This Victorian walnut baby Sutherland table was made circa 1870.
It is of a rounded oval shape, Sut...
George I style walnut tea table
This superb Georgian style walnut tea table was made circa 1900.
You couldn’t ask for a better desi...
Italian Side Table
Early 19th century Italian marquetry writing table with five drawers. Various timbers in the marquet...
Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Drop Leaf Occasional Table
This Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Drop Leaf Occasional Table is of an unusual but very elegant design....
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
An exceptional quality free standing Regency antique sofa table in figured mahogany with ebony scrol...
Golden Oak Barley Twist Wind Out Extending Table
The Golden Oak Barley Twist Wind Out Extending Table is an antique piece from the Victorian era (183...
Regency Sofa Table In Rosewood
Fine quality Regency sofa table with brass inlay. Raised on elegant brass castors the table is craft...
Antique gilt console table
This Antique gilt console table was made circa 1860.
The serpentine shaped white marble top sits on...
Victorian inlaid walnut basket base table
This Victorian inlaid walnut basket base table was made circa 1875.
I always admire these tables wi...
Regency rosewood sofa table
This Regency rosewood sofa table was made circa 1820.
This sofa table stands on a central column wi...
Adam mahogany demi lune console table
This Adam style mahogany demi-lune table was made in the Edwardian period circa 1900.
This console...
Queen Anne style walnut lowboy
This Queen Anne style walnut lowboy was made circa 1920.
This walnut lowboy is a classic design of...
William IV rosewood card table
This William IV rosewood card table was made circa 1830
The rectangular top with the delicate beade...
Victorian inlaid walnut card table
This Victorian inlaid walnut card table was made circa 1865.
The top is of a shaped outline with fi...
Victorian inlaid rosewood envelope card table
This Victorian inlaid rosewood envelope card table was made circa 1885.
These envelope card tables...
George II red walnut lowboy
This George II red walnut lowboy was made circa 1740.
The George II red walnut lowboy stands on the...
Inlaid Satinwood Nest of 4 Tables
A fine quality Edwardian period quartetto , or nest of 4, graduated tea tables. Of excellent constru...
Regency mahogany drum table
Regency mahogany drum table with Zebrawood banding
This exquisite Regency mahogany drum table is a...
Regency brass inlaid rosewood sofa table
This outstanding Regency period sofa table showcases the refined artistry and sophistication charact...
Ipswich Oak Side Table
A charming Ipswich oak side table with a fold over top. Very well constructed in solid English oak,...
French Walnut Flap Table
A good 19th century French walnut flap table. Of serpentine form and fitted with a sumptous black le...
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Superb 19th century rosewood sofa table .The wonderfully figured top with a fall flap at either side...
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Table
This Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Table is of a useful size as well as being very decorative. Stan...
19thC French Marquetry Tripod Table
This 19thC French Marquetry Tripod Table is highly decorative and is of a particularly useful size....
Primitive Occasional Table
This Primitive Occasional Table, in the form of a Joint Stool, has character by the bucketload. With...
Beautiful Georgian Card Table
A most wonderful Georgian card table .The shaped well figured top opening to reveal a green baize ,w...
Good Quality Continental Torchere
This Good Quality Continental Torchere is both very refined and well-drawn. The central column is de...
Good Quality Mahogany Spider Leg Drop Leaf Table
This Good Quality Mahogany Spider Leg Drop Leaf Table combines both elegance and practicality offeri...
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.