Value of old tables
Old tables are valued by form first: side table, dining table, console, work table, pedestal table, designer table, or regional antique form. Age matters, but form, quality, and condition matter more.
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The useful first step is to identify the table type, material, construction, size, surface, and whether a maker or designer attribution can be supported.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, medium, completeness, repairs, logistics, and demand can materially change value.
Quick value checklist
- Photograph top, base, underside, legs, feet, joinery, leaves, drawers, labels, repairs, and surface wear.
- Measure height, width, depth, diameter, leaf size, and extended length if applicable.
- Note wood, veneer, inlay, finish, hardware, casters, and whether the table is stable.
- Record any maker label, designer attribution, family history, or prior sales paperwork.
Key value drivers
- Designer or maker-attributed tables can compare differently from ordinary utility tables.
- Wood quality, veneer, inlay, proportions, original surface, and scale affect value.
- Refinishing, veneer loss, instability, missing leaves, and water damage can reduce value.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific drop leaf table.
Shown USD range: USD 40-USD 450. Median of these 8 USD examples: USD 100.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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An oak round drop leaf table | Mallams | 2018-06-07 | 3 | GBP 160 |
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BAKER BANDED DROP LEAF TABLE | Dennis Auction Service | 2024-02-09 | 1143 | USD 280 |
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Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table | Leonard Auction | 2020-08-16 | 19 | USD 50 |
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Baltimore Sheraton Drop Leaf Table | Cordier Auctions & Appraisals | 2018-08-12 | 470 | USD 100 |
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DIMINUTIVE QUEEN ANNE DROP LEAF TABLE. | Amelia Jeffers | 2024-11-30 | 541 | USD 450 |
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ANTIQUE SMALL CHERRY DROP LEAF TABLE. | William Smith Auctions | 2023-02-22 | 413 | USD 100 |
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CHARAK Vtg Handmade Wood Marquetry Drop Leaf Table | The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. | 2022-05-18 | 99 | USD 80 |
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An 18thC oak drop leaf table with a single leaf an… | Claydon Auctioneers | 2025-09-01 | 1627 | GBP 24 |
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Federal Birchwood Blind-Drawer Drop Leaf Table | Nye & Company | 2025-09-10 | 89 | USD 40 |
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Sheraton Style Drop Leaf Table, Early 19th Century | Bremo Auctions | 2018-03-24 | 40 | USD 100 |
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18th C English Oak Drop Leaf Table with Pad Foot | Kavanagh Auctions | 2024-11-23 | 190 | CAD 160 |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Live source access was blocked; the exact record matched Appraisily's immutable pipeline provenance. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
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