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Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table
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Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

18th century
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A fine example of a Georgian mahogany tilt top table. The top is a single piece of Cuban mahogany. The base has a baluster stem with wythen turning, it stands on finely shaped legs. The whole has the most wonderful colour and patina, particularly the top. The table is in good untouched antique condition with a historic repair to the underside on the top bracing a crack in the timber. The table is a great example in this piece of period furniture, with a great look and superb patina. C.1780.

Overall sizes in inches:

32 ¼ by 32 ¾ wide

28 ¼ high

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1081951
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A fine example of a Georgian mahogany tilt top table. The top is a single piece of Cuban mahogany. The base has a baluster stem with wythen turning, it stands on finely shaped legs. The whole has the most wonderful colour and patina, particularly the top.
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The table is in good untouched antique condition with a historic repair to the underside on the top bracing a crack in the timber.
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The table is a great example in this piece of period furniture, with a great look and superb patina. C.1780.

Overall sizes in inches:

32 ¼ by 32 ¾ wide

28 ¼ high

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081951
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs.

Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs. View VIII
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany tilt-top table featuring a circular surface, a turned central pedestal, and three splayed cabriole legs.
Georgian mahogany tilt top tripod table
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned pedestal, Cabriole legs, Pad feet
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This Georgian occasional table is a tilt-top tripod piece constructed from mahogany with a dark brown finish and a single-piece top. The design includes a circular surface with a tilt-top mechanism, a baluster stem featuring wythen turning on the central pedestal, three splayed cabriole legs, and pad feet. The wood displays a wonderful colour and patina across the timber, alongside an untouched antique condition that includes a historic repair to the underside on the top bracing a crack. Measuring 72 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 83 cm deep, the table fits comfortably into a fireplace alcove as a functional surface. In a contemporary home, this English Country House piece serves well as a side table for drinks or books in a living room, study, or hallway corner. The proportions allow it to sit beside seating while providing a useful top surface that can be tilted upright when floor space is needed. The traditional timber construction and classic tripod base bring authentic period character to domestic interior schemes without dominating the room.

FAQs

A Georgian tilt-top tripod table is an 18th-century occasional table characterized by a circular top mounted on a hinge mechanism. This mechanism allows the top to tilt vertically when not in use, enabling the table to be stored flush against a wall to conserve room space.

These tables were predominantly crafted from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain and durability. Construction typically involved a turned central stem supported by three hand-dovetailed cabriole legs, secured with a brass catch or wooden tilt block.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the underside of the tripod legs, original iron or brass tilt latches, and subtle hand-planing marks on the timber. The underside of the wood often exhibits natural dark patination and shrinkage consistent with age.

A tilt-top table functions as a flexible side table beside a sofa or armchair, or positioned in an empty alcove. The top can be left flat to hold lamps and books, or tilted vertically against a wall to display the natural grain of the timber as a decorative background feature.

Maintain the timber surface by regularly dusting with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or uneven fading of the natural finish.
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