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19th-century Tilt-top Padouk Side Table
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19th-century Tilt-top Padouk Side Table

19th century
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A superb example of 19th-century furniture design, this side table is crafted from padouk hardwood and features a beautifully balanced profile. It makes a beautiful statement piece for use alongside an armchair, as an occasional piece in a study, or as a lamp stand in a quiet corner.

The table is defined by its highly functional tilt-top mechanism, allowing the surface to lift seamlessly for space-saving storage or a striking upright display. The square top features elegant, edge detailing that highlights the dense quality and exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of period padouk cabinetry.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

* Height: 78 cm

* Width/Depth: 56cm

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Colton Antiques has dated this Padouk Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

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A superb example of 19th-century furniture design, this side table is crafted from padouk hardwood and features a beautifully balanced profile.
It makes a beautiful statement piece for use alongside an armchair, as an occasional piece in a study, or as a lamp stand in a quiet corner.
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fig 1. A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet.
fig 1. 19th-century Tilt-top Padouk Side Table

The table is defined by its highly functional tilt-top mechanism, allowing the surface to lift seamlessly for space-saving storage or a striking upright display. The square top features elegant, edge detailing that highlights the dense quality and exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of period padouk cabinetry.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

Height: 78 cm

Width/Depth: 56cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Padouk Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116209
Dealers Internal Ref
023
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Archive I A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet.

19th-Century Tilt-Top Padouk Side Table

Archive II A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet. View IV
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A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet.
19th-Century Tilt-Top Padouk Side Table
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A 19th-century square padouk side table with a carved gadrooned edge, central carved pedestal column, and a quadform base on scroll feet.
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A tilt-top table features a hinged top mechanism that rotates vertically on a central pedestal base, allowing for compact storage when not in use. Padouk is a dense exotic hardwood native to tropical regions, favoured in 19th-century cabinetmaking for its rich grain and durability.

These tables were constructed using dense timbers such as padouk, mahogany, or rosewood, supported by hand-carved pedestal columns and quadform bases. The tilt mechanism relies on a timber catch block and metal release latches secured beneath the tabletop surface.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-turned joinery beneath the top, and natural patination within the timber grain. Padouk is characterised by its heavy weight, tight grain structure, and deep reddish-brown tone.

This type of table serves as a functional accent alongside an armchair, positioned in a reading corner, or placed in a hallway. The vertical tilt capability allows the decorated tabletop surface to be displayed against a wall when extra floor space is required.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice a year following the timber grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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