{"id":648,"date":"2020-12-15T14:45:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T09:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decorisk.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2022-04-02T14:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T09:28:39","slug":"different-types-of-tables-desks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decorisk.com\/different-types-of-tables-desks\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Tables & Desks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Until the mid-sixteenth century, when the frame table was introduced, most regularly used domestic tables were only roughly-made trestles. Refinements, such as draw-and flap-flop tables, which could be extended or contracted as desired, soon followed. Today, a variety of different occasional pieces or tea, cards gaming and display are available, as well as writing tables, and desks, ranging from small, elegant secretaires to tall bureau-bookcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oak Frame Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1620) Good example of the solidly-built high table typical in the Tudor and Jacobean periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England Butterfly Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1720) Graceful American Version of the gate-leg table,derives its name from the hinged top and movable supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pembroke Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1790) Elegantly-styled table introduced by Hepplewhite and developed by Sheraton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regency Rosewood Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1820) Large circular table with tripod-shaped pedestal and Boulle decoration, popular throughout the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Nouveau Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1900) Tea table by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, in white enamelled wood with flattened legs and slender top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saarinen Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(1950) Pedestal table with white plastic laminate top and cast aluminium base, the first mass-produced “classic” using synthetic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsons’ Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simple and now ubiquitous American design for dining and occasional tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood and Glass Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self-assembly table with X-framed wooden base and glass top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laminated Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sleek design combines traditional pine with synthetic black laminate for a two-toned effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marble Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imposing table which retains its elegance despite the solid proportions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazilwood Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monumental table with unusual sculpted base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occasional Tables<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mahogany Pedestal Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1750) Free interpretation of French Rococo style with carved ornament; originally used as a candle stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Console Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1800) Mahogany table from the Federal period with satinwood marquetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circular Side Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1927) Chromed steel and glass table by Eileen Gray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear-Glass Coffee Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transparent, space-saving table with glass top and perspex base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marble Coffee Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slab of marble on low marble base with neat, chamfered top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nest of Tables<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bronze-framed, glass tables which tuck neatly under each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arched Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Popular shape available in perspex, tavertine, marble and plain wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch Bureau-Bookcase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1720) Acting as both desk and bookcase, the design of this walnut piece is typical of the eighteenth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Secretaire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1765) This adaptable marquetry piece can be used as both table and desk; the front folds down, and the drawers pull up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Bonheur Du Jour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1785) Gracefully-proportioned and simple adaptation of a French design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swedish Mahogany Bureau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1792) English styles were admired by the Swedes during this period, as reflected inn this piece which still retains its own distinctive, solid appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mahogany Knee-Hole Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1860) Popular variation on the massive, eighteenth century French pedestal or library tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Davenport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c. 1900) Small desk with solid front, fold-down top and drawers at the side, ubiquitous at the turn of the century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel-Framed Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scandinavian-style, neat, steel-framed desk with laminate top edged in light oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Knee-Hole Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Large, leather-topped variation on the pedestal desk, with decorative steel banding on one side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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