Hello! I purchased this table recently ($300cad) and love it but would like to know more about it. I have tried to do some research on my own but can't seem to find much. Does anyone have info to share? What would true value be? Is this an old table?
I was told it was used in our local Eatons department store (Winnipeg MB) as a display table for men's ties. When the store closed in 1999, the woman I bought it from purchased it and has had it until now. But would it date back to early 1900s possibly? Is it worth having it fixed? The bottom shelf is not fitting well therefore doesn't sit well. I am new to collecting. But was taken by this table and excited to have it in my home. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Beautiful table. Some history behind the glass ball/claw legs. The ball and claw foot was introduced in the 1700s. The design of the ball and claw originated in the Orient and later circulated throughout Europe. Claws holding a stone is a symbol taken from Chinese myths. The ball and claw was popular in England from 1710 until 1750.
Beautiful table and it appears that you probably got it for a good price.
However, the bottom line is that your purchase price has now set the appraisal value at $300cad ($232 US dollars).
Any furniture such as this is usually sold as 'local pick up only' as shipping costs would be very high. This means your area will set the value, as your area may be good or bad for this type of furniture.
Although this style of furniture was popular in the 1800s, it was also popular in the 1950s, so this means it would take an appraiser to determine when your table was made and also the true value.
You cannot look at similar tables to determine the value of your table, as there are too many variables.
I believe this is a very good example of this style table and may be set at a good price in the US. Since we do not know what country you live in, this may not be a good example for you.
www.vintagefinderswarehouse.com/
This history of how the ball and claw feet came about is very interesting.
www.dutchcrafters.com/
Could you please tell me what this table would have been used for? It almost looks to me like it's some kind of a library table where you could stack books in there, but I just can't really imagine.
It looks like a table that several people could do their work or studying in.
Determining the current value of a used piece of furniture may be found on an online auction site or from a local antique dealer. This is a page about value of John Breuner oak table.
This is a page about finding the value of an antique folding table. You can make some interesting and possibly valuable finds at thrift and resale stores.
I just bought this antique mid century coffee table and I'm curious about the function of the side with the little cubbyhole. Have you ever seen this before or was it something custom made?
Can anyone help me identify this style of leg or possible age range? It is on an old library or trestle desk/table.
The table has two drawers hidden on the table ends.
It is solid oak and built with dowels, old style nails, and staples.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
this definitely a 19th century/Victorian affectation, what with the clawfoot and the Ionic column at the top of the leg, with bespeaks a return to neoclassical aesthetics.
In particular the clawfoot was popular during what's known as the 'Queen Anne' era: "Many of the antique claw foot tables of the Queen Anne era, which lasted from approximately 1725-1755, stood on gracefully curved, slender cabriole legs. "antiques.lovetoknow.com/
but if I had to guess, via a hint from the previous article, I think this table is more in the American Empire style of the 1800's en.wikipedia.org/
"With the turn of the century, furniture designs reflected the return to neoclassical styles. American Empire style tables stood on flared legs often terminating in the clawed feet of lions and eagles."
I am looking for history/manufacture on an old wooden table. It has markings on back - 2318OMB WA.
I acquired this gorgeous table at an estate sale, but cannot seem to locate images online to identify the design style/period. It appears to be a library table? Any help would be greatly appreciated! 
Can anyone help me? I inherited this, and I really don't know what I have. I know the leaves slide out and that the chairs have been reupholstered.
I just bought this at a thrift store and can't find anything like it on the internet. It is wrought iron, kidney shaped, and has a marble top.
Anybody know anything about this cool little table? It has handles too.
