What is an accent table used for?

An accent table serves as a functional surface for lamps, drinks, or books while adding decorative interest to a living space or hallway. These small furnishings fit easily beside chairs or in empty corners. Historically, specific forms were designed for specialised tasks, such as candle lighting, writing, or displaying plants and decorative objects.

How do I identify the period?

Dating relies on observing the combination of timber, construction methods, and stylistic revival influences present in the piece. For instance, heavier carved oak often points towards nineteenth-century revivals of earlier styles, while satinwood and painted details frequently indicate Edwardian manufacture. Comparing the hardware, joinery techniques, and overall silhouette against documented examples helps narrow down the decade of production.

Where should I place one?

These compact pieces work well beside sofas, armchairs, or beds where a reachable surface is practical. They also fit into narrow hallways or empty alcoves as display points for lamps or ceramics. Because many examples feature finished sides all around, freestanding placement in the middle of a room or near a window remains a viable option.

Are nest of tables practical?

A nest of tables provides multiple surfaces that occupy the floor space of only a single small table when stacked together. This arrangement suits rooms where extra surface area is needed occasionally. They appear frequently in early twentieth-century oak and mahogany, offering both utility and straightforward storage.

Search 0

4,391 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Style Accent Table

LATEST STOCK

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Style Accent Table

548 items · page 35 of 35

← Page 35 of 35 →

An antique style accent table brings useful surface space and period character to a room, ranging from mahogany occasional pieces to French marquetry designs.

18th century

Save

Super Georgian Mahogany Side Table

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£1,295

FOR SALE

tables

19th century

Save

French Decorative Table

From French Lavender Antiques and Interiors

£490

FOR SALE

tables

1900 - 1920

Save

Pair of Glass and Iron Side Lamp Sofa Tables

From James Ribbons Antiques

£325

FOR SALE

tables

1900 - 1920

Save

Pair of Oak Console Tables in the Arts & Crafts Manner

From Chapel Antiques

£1,250

FOR SALE

tables

← 1 ... 31 32 33 34 35 →

65,675

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

637

Antique Uploads This Month

445,885

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Style Accent Table

Super Georgian Mahogany Side Table

French Decorative Table

Pair of Glass and Iron Side Lamp Sofa Tables

Pair of Oak Console Tables in the Arts & Crafts Manner

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories