Mahogany Drop Leaf Table 18th Century

Name: 18th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Tea Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1026672
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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An eighteenth-century English mahogany drop leaf tea table featuring hinged flaps and slender wooden legs.

18th century English mahogany drop leaf tea table

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ObjectTables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsHinged drop leaves, Slender turned legs, Scalloped aprons, Pad feet
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 115 cm (45 in)

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Drop leaf tea tables gained popularity in Britain during the 18th century as the social ritual of tea drinking became fashionable among the upper and middle classes, requiring versatile furniture that could be easily stored or expanded when needed.

These tables were typically crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring hinged drop leaves supported by swing legs, mortise and tenon joints, and hand-turned structural components characteristic of the period.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period hardware, and the natural patina and oxidisation developed over centuries of use.

An antique table functions well as a compact side table or occasional surface in a living room, adding historic warmth and textural contrast against contemporary upholstery and minimalist decor.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking, and cleaning only with a soft, dry cloth while avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.

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18th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Tea Table