is it a knob on a drawer in the table?
googling I found this sentence
"Some old dresser pulls are simply metal or wood knobs attached to the drawer. This is common in sewing cabinets or spool cabinets, but you'll also see basic knobs on antique dressers, side tables, and other pieces. It is difficult to use knobs to date a piece of furniture, since this simple design has been popular for centuries."