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Danish Side Table by George Tanier
Danish Side Table by George Tanier

Danish Side Table by George Tanier

By George Tanier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic raised edge table by George Tanier, imported from Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century
French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century

French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French hand painted table in a neutral shade with a blue hue with one drawer features classic details, such as the raised edge table top and dovetailed drawer.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Raised Edge Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Mosaic Tile Cocktail Table
Raised Edge Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Mosaic Tile Cocktail Table

Raised Edge Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Mosaic Tile Cocktail Table

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Combined with the carved, raised edges, this level of over-engineering in Danish furniture is rarely seen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Ceramic

Vintage Rattan Oval Tray Top Table or Coffee Table with Raised Edge
Vintage Rattan Oval Tray Top Table or Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Vintage Rattan Oval Tray Top Table or Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Located in Yonkers, NY

Whether placed at the center of a lounge area or styled with books and ceramics, this raised rattan table brings texture and warmth to the room.

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Late 20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables

Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables

By John Stuart, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge One Drawer Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables Nightstands

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Petite Victorian Wine Table This lovely table stands on a three footed base
Petite Victorian Wine Table This lovely table stands on a three footed base

Petite Victorian Wine Table This lovely table stands on a three footed base

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Petite Victorian Wine Table This lovely table stands on a three footed base which has a attractive turned centre leg The 1 piece round top has a dainty raised and moulded edge The t...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Black Scandinavian Oval Side Table
Black Scandinavian Oval Side Table

Black Scandinavian Oval Side Table

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Its deep Batavia Black finish and oval shape feature a raised edge inspired by classic tray tables, while still looking sleek and sculptural.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Marble Top Table
Black Lacquered Marble Top Table

Black Lacquered Marble Top Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Louis XV style black lacquered side table with raised edge, polished marble top. One drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England
Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England

Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

The tabletop is veneered in mahogany with inlaid marquetry and a border in the form of a shell motif executed in lemonwood, surrounded by mahogany with line inlay in lemonwood and ha...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century French Black Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table
19th Century French Black Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table

19th Century French Black Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French provincial hand painted table with one drawer features wonderful classic details, such as the raised edge tabel top.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Round Danish Side Table in Oak and Walnut by Anton Kildeberg, 1960s.
Round Danish Side Table in Oak and Walnut by Anton Kildeberg, 1960s.

Round Danish Side Table in Oak and Walnut by Anton Kildeberg, 1960s.

By Anton Kildeberg, Anton Kildebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Elegant design with with three curved legs/tripod and raised edge along table top. Makers mark underneath with production date 13-12-65 and model number 210.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 2 Bedside Tables in Brass and Mahogany by Halvdan Pettersson, 1950s
Set of 2 Bedside Tables in Brass and Mahogany by Halvdan Pettersson, 1950s

Set of 2 Bedside Tables in Brass and Mahogany by Halvdan Pettersson, 1950s

By Halvdan Pettersson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The top surfaces are finished in matching dark-stained mahogany, bordered by a raised brass edge that enhances the tables’ refined appearance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Tilt Top Wine Table, Adam Style, 1880, Three Legs
Antique Walnut Tilt Top Wine Table, Adam Style, 1880, Three Legs

Antique Walnut Tilt Top Wine Table, Adam Style, 1880, Three Legs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Tilt top wine table with drawers under This lovely table stands on a three legged base with a small undertier, at the top there are 2 small drawers that can be accessed best when ...

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Antique 1880s Adam Style Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Tony Paul Tempo Group Tray Tables - A Pair
Mid 20th Century Vintage Tony Paul Tempo Group Tray Tables - A Pair

Mid 20th Century Vintage Tony Paul Tempo Group Tray Tables - A Pair

By Tony Paul, Tempo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring warm-toned wood trays with a gently raised edge, these tables exude a refined yet functional appeal.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Four Chinese Rosewood Nested Tables
Four Chinese Rosewood Nested Tables

Four Chinese Rosewood Nested Tables

Located in London, GB

The tables feature rectangular tops which are edged by raised borders.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood and Travertine Coffee and Side Table Set
Danish Rosewood and Travertine Coffee and Side Table Set

Danish Rosewood and Travertine Coffee and Side Table Set

By Gillis Lundgren

Located in Lutz, FL

Side table has raised edges and travertine top is recessed into the frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

ELLIE 90 Black Ash & Marble Top Coffee Table
ELLIE 90 Black Ash & Marble Top Coffee Table

ELLIE 90 Black Ash & Marble Top Coffee Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

The table’s unique raised edge, partially open on one side, offers both a visual boundary and functional surface protection.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "T'ang Marriage" Bronze Coffee Table
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "T'ang Marriage" Bronze Coffee Table

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "T'ang Marriage" Bronze Coffee Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Bradenton, FL

The imagery is framed by a softly raised bronze edge. Table rests on hand-forged bronze legs, subtly curved, allowing the elaborate top to remain the focal point.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Lovig Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Mini-Coffee /Accent Table
Lovig Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Mini-Coffee /Accent Table

Lovig Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Mini-Coffee /Accent Table

Located in Kensington, MD

Break away from the pack with this raised parallel edge accent table! It has a similar profile to the Classic 4-legged rectangular accent table but is made interesting by the angular...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage coffee table, Danish Design with V-Shaped Legs, Kurt Østervig 1950s
Vintage coffee table, Danish Design with V-Shaped Legs, Kurt Østervig 1950s

Vintage coffee table, Danish Design with V-Shaped Legs, Kurt Østervig 1950s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The design is ingeniously functional, incorporating a second-tier shelf crafted from cane, which adds texture and practical display space. The raised-edge teak top is the table's cr...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Italian modern white plastic coffee tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
Italian modern white plastic coffee tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

Italian modern white plastic coffee tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

Located in MIlano, IT

The structures are entirely in white plastic, the circumference of the top and on the three legs have raised and shaped edges. The tables have the same size tops but the height of th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand
Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand

Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th Century George II period mahogany octagonal top Kettle Stand, having spindle gallery with brass line inlay to top edge. The Table raised on baluster turned stem endi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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Danish Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table with Raised Edge, Rectangular
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table with Raised Edge, Rectangular

Danish Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table with Raised Edge, Rectangular

Located in Denmark, DK

A rectangular Danish midcentury rosewood table with raised edges on the tabletop. Rosewood veneer and stained wooden legs.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Coffee Table in Teak with Raised Edges, Model 264
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table in Teak with Raised Edges, Model 264

Børge Mogensen Coffee Table in Teak with Raised Edges, Model 264

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Milan, IT

Børge Mogensen coffee table in teak, with raised edges, model 264.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Freestanding nutwood small desk with brass “shoes”. Top with raised edges.
Freestanding nutwood small desk with brass “shoes”. Top with raised edges.

Freestanding nutwood small desk with brass “shoes”. Top with raised edges.

By Kaare Klint, A. J. Iversen, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

Freestanding nutwood small desk with brass “shoes”. Top with raised edges. Front with four profiled drawers with brass handles. H. 77 cm. L. 102 cm. W. 48 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sullivan Rectangular Coffee Table
Sullivan Rectangular Coffee Table

Sullivan Rectangular Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in

Sullivan Rectangular Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Tabletop features stylized, raised edge detail. The Sullivan rectangular table frame is constructed from maple wood applied with oakwood veneer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Irish Games Table
Georgian Mahogany Irish Games Table

Georgian Mahogany Irish Games Table

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H 28 in W 31 in D 22 in

Georgian Mahogany Irish Games Table

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good Georgian mahogany Irish games table, the rectangular reversible top with a raised moulded edge featuring card table with four dished counter pockets on one side, and a ...

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Antique 1760s Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Midcentury Solid Teak Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Danish Midcentury Solid Teak Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen

Danish Midcentury Solid Teak Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Denmark, DK

Produced by France & Daverkosen (after 1957 called France & Son). The table has raised edges along both sides and is newly refinished.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Three-Piece Table Set Designed by Finn Juhl
Danish Modern Solid Teak Three-Piece Table Set Designed by Finn Juhl

Danish Modern Solid Teak Three-Piece Table Set Designed by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Portland, OR

One solid teak coffee table with signature Juhl raised edges. Two solid teak end tables with signature Juhl raised edges and lower shelf.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

French Louis XV sidetable
French Louis XV sidetable

French Louis XV sidetable

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H 30 in W 32 in D 23 in

French Louis XV sidetable

Located in Pasadena, CA

French Walnut Louis XV center table with raised edge, cabriole legs, deer feet & 1 drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Paint-Decorated Table With Raised-Edge Top
19th Century Paint-Decorated Table With Raised-Edge Top

19th Century Paint-Decorated Table With Raised-Edge Top

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Table with a shaped apron and cabriole legs, featuring paint-decorated borders and a bold circular motif on the top surface, as shown in the close-up image. The two-drawer front incl...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1950s Danish Modern walnut coffee table with raised edge
1950s Danish Modern walnut coffee table with raised edge

1950s Danish Modern walnut coffee table with raised edge

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s striking coffe table , made in Denmark solid and sturdy freshly refinished beautiful grain, stamped at the bottom with raised edge sides .

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge
Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge. Made from solid maple.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Danish Modern Teak End Table with Raised Edge by Moreddi, Denmark
Danish Modern Teak End Table with Raised Edge by Moreddi, Denmark

Danish Modern Teak End Table with Raised Edge by Moreddi, Denmark

By Moreddi 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful simple and elegant end cocktail table by Moreddi in teak with raised edge and shelf nice clean condition no chips or scratches.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Rustic 18th Century Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Raised Edge
Rustic 18th Century Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Rustic 18th Century Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th century Chinese pine wood coffee table. The top is framed by a raised wooden edge.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge
Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge. Made from solid maple.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Illums Bolighus Danish Vintage Coffee Table or sidetable with Raised Edge, 1960s
Illums Bolighus Danish Vintage Coffee Table or sidetable with Raised Edge, 1960s

Illums Bolighus Danish Vintage Coffee Table or sidetable with Raised Edge, 1960s

By Illum Bolighus

Located in Oirlo, LI

Danish Vintage Coffee Table With Raised Edge, 1960s Danish coffee table from the sixties with a stylish design IIIums Bolighus .

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Gilt & Ivory Lacquered Segmented Pedestal Floor Lamp
Gilt & Ivory Lacquered Segmented Pedestal Floor Lamp

Gilt & Ivory Lacquered Segmented Pedestal Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Gilded wood and ivory lacquered resin segments form the pedestal base with a round raised edge table top. Ivory lacquered resin column and single socket illumination.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Minimalist Wooden Desk with Raised Edge by Erik Riisager Hansen
Minimalist Wooden Desk with Raised Edge by Erik Riisager Hansen

Minimalist Wooden Desk with Raised Edge by Erik Riisager Hansen

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1

Located in Madrid, ES

Sleek desk made of hardwood with partly raised edge. Slim tapered legs. Drawer section with three drawers. Designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile
Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile

Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare end table with raised edge and tile insert, in freshly refinished chocolate finish, circa 1950s, the ceramic tiles have no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

A French Mid 19th Century Pinewood Work Table
A French Mid 19th Century Pinewood Work Table

A French Mid 19th Century Pinewood Work Table

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H 28.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in

A French Mid 19th Century Pinewood Work Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top having canted corners and framed within a raised gallery edge, the table having one drawer that opens to either side and a shaped apron, raised on straight legs c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tables

Materials

Pine

Chunky Victorian Wine Table or Occasional Lamp Table  This is a lovely table
Chunky Victorian Wine Table or Occasional Lamp Table  This is a lovely table

Chunky Victorian Wine Table or Occasional Lamp Table This is a lovely table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chunky Victorian Wine Table or Occasional Lamp Table This lovely table stands on a very attractive Barley Twist three footed leg It has a solid round top which has a slightly rai...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pine X-Frame Painted Work Table
19th Century Pine X-Frame Painted Work Table

19th Century Pine X-Frame Painted Work Table

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H 32.25 in W 68.25 in D 25.3 in

19th Century Pine X-Frame Painted Work Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century pine X-frame painted work table, circa 1890. Tongue and groove pine top with raised table edge.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Tables

Materials

Pine

Dutch Renaissance Style Oakwood Draw Leaf Extension Dining Table
Dutch Renaissance Style Oakwood Draw Leaf Extension Dining Table

Dutch Renaissance Style Oakwood Draw Leaf Extension Dining Table

Located in Casteren, NL

The horizontal stretcher is geometric in shape with a moulded and raised edge. As this table was meant to be used by different numbers of guests it has a draw leaf at each end of the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

Petite Walnut Wine Table
Petite Walnut Wine Table

Petite Walnut Wine Table

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H 25 in Dm 12 in

Petite Walnut Wine Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The 1 piece round Walnut top has a dainty raised and moulded edge. The table is in good sound condition there are a few ring marks on the top which has a slightly faded patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

PP Mobler Inspired Triangle Table
PP Mobler Inspired Triangle Table

PP Mobler Inspired Triangle Table

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H 21 in W 32 in D 30 in

PP Mobler Inspired Triangle Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive side table with raised edge, sleek legs and striking walnut grain.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Three Sided Tables by Peder Pedersen
Three Sided Tables by Peder Pedersen

Three Sided Tables by Peder Pedersen

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H 22.5 in W 33 in D 20 in

Three Sided Tables by Peder Pedersen

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of triangular teak end tables with raised edges.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Studio Craft Round Tripod Side Table
Studio Craft Round Tripod Side Table

Studio Craft Round Tripod Side Table

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H 20.75 in Dm 13.5 in

Studio Craft Round Tripod Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid walnut tripod side table. The table features an oiled walnut frame, sculpted tripod legs and a round table top with a slightly raised edge.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small 19th Century Mahogany Wine Table
Small 19th Century Mahogany Wine Table

Small 19th Century Mahogany Wine Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This lovely table it stands on a three footed base and has attractive turned centre leg The one piece round mahogany top has a dainty raised and moulded edge The table is in very g...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Small Mahogany Wine Tables
Pair of Small Mahogany Wine Tables

Pair of Small Mahogany Wine Tables

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of small mahogany wine tables A delightful pair, the tables stand on a three footed base and has a attractive turned centre leg The 1 piece round mahogany tops have a dain...

Category

Vintage 1910s Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Raised Edge Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal raised edge table for your home. A raised edge table — often made from wood, hardwood and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage raised edge table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the raised edge table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right raised edge table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made raised edge table over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Conant Ball and Erik Riisager Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Raised Edge Table?

A raised edge table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,678, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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