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Vintage & Antique Tables for Sale

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Antique tables have long been central to domestic life, serving practical needs while reflecting the craftsmanship of their period. Whether made for dining, writing, or occasional use, the quality of timber and joinery was fundamental. Today, antique tables remain sought after not only for their design, but for the materials and traditional construction methods that define them.

Broadly speaking, antique tables date from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, each period favouring different timbers and finishes as availability, fashion, and trade evolved.


Periods, Timber and Style

Georgian tables are most closely associated with mahogany. Imported in quantity from the Caribbean and Central America, mahogany was prized for its strength, fine grain, and ability to take a deep polish. It allowed cabinet makers to create elegant proportions, refined legs, and stable dining tables capable of spanning wide tops without warping. Earlier Georgian examples may also be found in walnut, particularly in the first half of the 18th century, before mahogany became dominant.

Victorian tables reflect a broader use of materials. While mahogany remained popular, oak saw renewed interest, particularly in country and Gothic-inspired interiors. Rosewood, imported from Brazil, became fashionable for centre tables and occasional pieces due to its rich colour and striking grain. Construction during this period often became heavier, reflecting both taste and the shift towards machine-assisted production.

Edwardian tables frequently returned to lighter aesthetics. Satinwood and inlaid decoration became fashionable in revival styles, while mahogany continued in more restrained forms. The grain was often selected for visual effect, with cross-banding and stringing used to add subtle contrast.


Construction and Surface

Traditional joinery remains a key indicator of quality. Solid plank tops, hand-cut dovetails, and mortise and tenon joints suggest earlier manufacture. Over time, a natural patina develops, particularly on frequently used surfaces. This mellowing of colour and texture is one of the most valued characteristics of antique tables.


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$797

Antique Mahogany Demi-lune Fold Over Card Table

£ 595

€690
$797

Penderyn Antiques

£ 595

€690
$797

Vintage French Brass Side Table

£ 595

€690
$797

Marylebone Antiques

€ 1,350

£1,164
$1,559

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

€ 1,350

£1164
$1559

Alain Michel Antiques

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Large HMB Mobler Swedish Teak Coffee Table

£ 535

€620
$716

Large HMB Mobler Swedish Teak Coffee Table

£ 535

€620
$716

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

£ 695

€806
$931

Large Vintage Indian Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island

£ 695

€806
$931

Timeless Furniture UK

£ 475

€551
$636

Antique Victorian Rosewood Side Table

£ 475

€551
$636

Marylebone Antiques

£ 1,500

€1,739
$2,008

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Console Table

£ 1,500

€1739
$2008

Marylebone Antiques

£ 1,495

€1,733
$2,002

Large French Refrectory Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Table

£ 1,495

€1733
$2002

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£ 965

€1,119
$1,292

Victorian Games/coffee Table

£ 965

€1119
$1292

Witch Antiques

£ 390

€452
$522

Pair Quality Mahogany Gallery Top Tripod Wine Tables

£ 390

€452
$522

Town House Traders Ltd

£ 450

€522
$603

Vintage French Lucite and Gold Plated Drinks Trolley

£ 450

€522
$603

Marylebone Antiques

£ 595

€690
$797

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table

£ 595

€690
$797

Penderyn Antiques

£ 475

€551
$636

Georgian Style Figured Walnut Side Table / Stand

£ 475

€551
$636

Marylebone Antiques

£ 600

€696
$803

George III Style Occasional Table c.1900

£ 600

€696
$803

Georgian Antiques

£ 450

€522
$603

Neat-sized Elm Coffee Table

£ 450

€522
$603

Georgian Antiques

Millers Antiques

Georgian Bow Side Table

£ 850

€986
$1,138

Georgian Bow Side Table

£ 850

€986
$1138

Millers Antiques

£ 1,385

€1,606
$1,854

Antique Rare George III Carved Mahogany Folding Corner Table

£ 1,385

€1606
$1854

London City Antiques

£ 1,295

€1,502
$1,734

Victorian Whatnot 3 Tier Shelf

£ 1,295

€1502
$1734

Antikki Interiors

£ 3,500

€4,058
$4,686

Large Regency Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table

£ 3,500

€4058
$4686

Georgian Antiques

£ 2,150

€2,493
$2,879

Early 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

£ 2,150

€2493
$2879

James O'Malley Antiques

£ 295

€342
$395

Antique Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table c.1890

£ 295

€342
$395

Founders Antiques

£ 895

€1,038
$1,198

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk c.1910

£ 895

€1038
$1198

Founders Antiques

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Wine Table

£ 135

€157
$181

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Wine Table

£ 135

€157
$181

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

£ 295

€342
$395

Antique Napoleon III Footstool

£ 295

€342
$395

Harmony Antiques

£ 5,800

€6,725
$7,766

Regency Mahogany Centre Table by Walker Lancaster

£ 5,800

€6725
$7766

James O'Malley Antiques

£ 975

€1,131
$1,305

Victorian Rosewood Loo Table

£ 975

€1131
$1305

Camden Antiques

£ 445

€516
$596

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sewing Table c.1880

£ 445

€516
$596

Founders Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Table

£ 240

€278
$321

Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Table

£ 240

€278
$321

Town House Traders Ltd

£ 1,495

€1,733
$2,002

Victorian Oak 2 Leaf Extending Dining Table

£ 1,495

€1733
$2002

Philip Hunt Antiques

£ 1,395

€1,618
$1,868

Unusual Burr Oak Stretcher Table

£ 1,395

€1618
$1868

Philip Hunt Antiques

Vintage and Antique Table FAQs


How can you tell if an antique table really is antique?

Telling whether an antique table is genuinely antique — rather than later reproduction — comes down to construction, timber, surface, and context. No single detail proves age on its own; it’s the combination that matters.


Timber and Period Use

The type of wood can offer early clues. In Britain, walnut dominated late 17th and early 18th-century furniture before mahogany became widely available from the 1720s onwards. Georgian tables are most often made from solid mahogany, chosen for its strength and ability to hold fine carving. The colour should be deep and mellow, not raw or uniform.

Victorian tables may use mahogany, oak, or rosewood, with oak seeing a revival later in the century. By the Edwardian period, lighter woods such as satinwood and inlaid decorative veneers became fashionable. However, timber alone does not confirm age — many later reproductions copy earlier woods. What matters is how the timber has aged. Genuine antique wood develops a natural patina: slight irregularities in colour, subtle shrinkage around joints, and wear consistent with use.


Construction Techniques

Early tables were made entirely by hand. Look for hand-cut dovetails (slightly uneven in spacing), mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, and saw marks that run straight rather than circular. Circular machine saw marks suggest post-mid-19th century production.

Undersides are particularly revealing. Tool marks, oxidation to exposed timber, and consistent ageing in concealed areas all support authenticity. Reproduction pieces often look too clean underneath.


Makers and Designers

Certain makers can add confidence. Georgian cabinet makers such as Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheraton established influential designs, though genuinely signed pieces are rare. Victorian firms like Gillows of Lancaster and London were known for high-quality craftsmanship and sometimes stamped their furniture. A maker’s mark, original label, or documented provenance strengthens authenticity considerably.


Signs of Age and Use

Shrinkage gaps in solid tops, slight warping consistent with centuries of seasonal movement, and old repairs carried out sympathetically are normal. Overly perfect surfaces, uniform colouring, or artificial distressing are warning signs.

In the end, determining whether a table is truly antique relies on experience. The wood, the joinery, the wear, and the design must all align with the claimed period. When they do, the result is a piece that feels coherent — not manufactured to look old, but genuinely shaped by time.


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