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.

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut and Marble Top Italian Coffee Table

Unusual Antique Victorian quality carved walnut and marble top Italian coffee table having a rectang...

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Console Hall Table

An antique English Victorian mahogany serpentine console hall table, beautifully crafted in figured...

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Centre Table

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood inlaid centre table having a fantastic quality rosewo...

Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Centre Table

Antique Victorian quality freestanding burr walnut centre table having a quality burr walnut serpent...

Fine Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table

Fine antique William IV rosewood card/side table with a fantastic figured rosewood top that lifts up...

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Centre Table

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut shaped centre table having a quality burr walnut serpentine sh...

Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Drop Leaf Centre Table

Unusual Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid drop leaf centre table having a quality attractive...

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Freestanding Centre Table

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany freestanding centre table having a quality sha...

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Fold Over Tea/Side Table

Antique George III quality mahogany fold over tea/side table having a quality mahogany fold over top...

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Freestanding Side Table

Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany freestanding side table having a quality mahogany top wi...

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card/Side Table

Quality antique Victorian burr walnut card/side table having a quality burr walnut top with a thumb...

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Pembroke Table

Antique George III quality mahogany Pembroke table having a quality mahogany top with two drop leave...

19thC Two Drawer Mahogany Bow Front Side Table

This 19thC Two Drawer Mahogany Bow Front Side Table is very well drawn and refined. Standing on cris...

Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Inlaid Card/Side Table

Quality antique regency mahogany inlaid card/side table having a superb quality inlaid mahogany swiz...

Rare 18th Century American Antique Chippendale Serving/Console Table

Rare American Chippendale serving/console table having a magnificent block front mahogany top with a...

Regency Mahogany Coffee Table

A super Regency style mahogany coffee table, reeded legs with brass cup castors, reeded freize, and...

Burr tip up table

  This is a superb tip up tripod table, with a wonderful burr top and a lovely pale colour. The wood...

Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console

Excellent quality Chippendale style mahogany sofa console, standing on heavy ball and claw carved le...

Burr Walnut Drop Flap Table

A charming drop flap table in burr walnut in the Queen Anne style. Dating from the early 20th centur...

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Magazine Rack / Occasional Table

A superb quality Victorian burr walnut Canterbury of elegant proportions richly figured throughout a...

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.