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Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
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Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

18th century
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A Very Good Quality George III Period, Late 18th Century, Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter Having Three Well Figured Circualr Tiers, With Folding Drop Flaps, United By Elegant Turned Central Support, Terminating On Tripod Legs With Fluted Decoration And Original Brass Castors.

Dumb waiters, which are often referred to as buffets, or whatnots, were generally made as an additional piece of occasional furniture, used in the dining room for the storage of food and drink which is about to be served. They were quite often made in pairs, or even larger groups for large country houses and the first references to their use appears to have been around the middle of the 18th century.

Following on from dinner, once the ladies had retired to a different room, the dumbwaiters would be moved across and loaded with drink and cigars, allowing the gentleman to help themselves to whatever they may require throughout the course of the rest of the evening.

This is a nice example of its type, sporting three tiers instead of the more common two tiers which are found on the folding examples and constructed from good quality mahogany timbers. It also boasts real elegance and sophistication.

Circa 1800

Height 46in.

Top Tier Diameter 15.5in.

Middle Tier Diameter 19.5in.

Bottom Tier Diameter 24in.

Gaps Between Tiers 13.25in & 12.5in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumbwaiter to the 18th Century.

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SA1002163
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8990
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Description
A Very Good Quality George III Period, Late 18th Century, Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter Having Three Well Figured Circualr Tiers, With Folding Drop Flaps, United By Elegant Turned Central Support, Terminating On Tripod Legs With Fluted Decoration And Original Brass Castors.

Dumb waiters, which are often referred to as buffets, or whatnots, were generally made as an additional piece of occasional furniture, used in the dining room for the storage of food and drink which is about to be served.

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They were quite often made in pairs, or even larger groups for large country houses and the first references to their use appears to have been around the middle of the 18th century.
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fig 1. A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

Following on from dinner, once the ladies had retired to a different room, the dumbwaiters would be moved across and loaded with drink and cigars, allowing the gentleman to help themselves to whatever they may require throughout the course of the rest of the evening.

fig 2. A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

This is a nice example of its type, sporting three tiers instead of the more common two tiers which are found on the folding examples and constructed from good quality mahogany timbers. It also boasts real elegance and sophistication.

Circa 1800

Height 46in.

Top Tier Diameter 15.5in.

Middle Tier Diameter 19.5in.

Bottom Tier Diameter 24in.

Gaps Between Tiers 13.25in & 12.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dumbwaiter to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002163
Dealers Internal Ref
8990
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors.

Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

Archive II A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors. View XI
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Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors.
Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
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A three-tier Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter featuring circular drop-leaf surfaces, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectTiered Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReeded tripod legs, Turned central column, Folding drop-leaves, Brass castors

This Georgian mahogany dumbwaiter from the 18th century serves as a tiered occasional table. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber colour with well-figured circular tiers containing folding drop-leaves, a turned central column, and reeded tripod legs finished with original brass castors. Standing 117 cm tall with tier diameters of 39 cm, 50 cm, and 61 cm, the construction includes fluted decoration on the legs and visible wood grain patterns across the horizontal surfaces. Originally designed for dining room service to hold food, drink, and cigars, the table suits placement in an empty corner of a home today. The three graduated tiers offer practical display space while occupying minimal floor area, making the piece suitable for holding decorative objects or serving refreshments during gatherings in traditional or contemporary interiors.

FAQs

A dumbwaiter is a tiered side table developed in the 18th century, featuring multiple circular shelves mounted on a central axis. It was designed to enable diners to serve themselves without servants remaining in the dining room.

Georgian dumbwaiters were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, featuring lathe-turned central columns, brass folding hinges, and brass socket castors on the base legs.

Authentic Georgian examples display graduated tier sizes, hand-cut joinery, turned column details, natural wood oxidisation, and period-correct brass hardware.

A tiered dumbwaiter functions as an occasional side table beside armchairs, a plant display stand in an entrance hall, or a multi-level accent table in a dining room corner.

Dust surfaces using a clean microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally along the wood grain, keeping the timber away from central heating radiators and direct sunlight.
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