I am not sure it is a table as we think of one !! It looks like a stage or theater when looking at the top pic !! I am making a guess that it was for marionettes !! From looking at the panels,, if I had to guess origin,, Russia or that area would be at the top of my list !! KC might be of help on this,, she has spent some time there !! It may have had a removable top that was damaged over the years !! Would help if we knew what the panels represent !! Another option would be an alter of some type but really don`t think so !! How big is this piece ??