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Antique George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table
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Antique George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table

18th century
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A mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany Occasional Table, having well-carved circular piecrust edge top raised on gun-barrel stem with spiral twist carving, supported on acanthus leaf & cartouche decorated legs ending on ball & claw feet.

Diameter:61 cm

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Height
69cm (27.17")
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1117987
Dealers Internal Reference
6764
Description
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany Occasional Table, having well-carved circular piecrust edge top raised on gun-barrel stem with spiral twist carving, supported on acanthus leaf & cartouche decorated legs ending on ball & claw feet.

Diameter:61 cm

Height
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1117987
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6764
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
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Archive I A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

Antique George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table

Archive II A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. View V
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2016
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A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
Antique George III period mahogany tripod table
Ref: SA1117987
A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust top, a turned pedestal stem, and three carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectTripod Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Mahogany
  • MotifsPiecrust rim, Claw and ball feet, Acanthus carved knees, Turned column
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in)

This George III period tripod table dates from the 18th century and is executed in dark mahogany timber with a rich reddish-brown tone. The piece takes the form of an occasional table, featuring a circular top finished with a scalloped piecrust rim. The surface rises on a central turned pedestal stem ornamented with spiral twist carving above a gun-barrel profile. Three carved cabriole legs support the structure, detailed with acanthus leaf decoration and cartouches at the knees, and terminate in traditional claw and ball feet. Measuring 69 cm in high with a 61 cm diameter, the compact proportions make this English country house table well suited for placement at the end of a sofa or beside a reading chair in a living room. The piece functions effectively as a decorative stand for displaying small lamps, ceramics, or books while providing a stable surface in domestic interiors.

Originating in 18th-century Britain during the reign of King George III, a tripod table is a small accent table characterised by a central turned pedestal supported by three cabriole legs. Frequently featuring piecrust or dish tops, these versatile tables were originally designed to hold tea sets, candles, or wine glasses in high-society drawing rooms.

Dense, close-grained mahogany was the primary timber selected by 18th-century cabinetmakers for its strength and rich tone. The tops were often hand-turned or carved from solid planks, joined to a turned central stem using traditional timber joinery and dovetail blocks.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand craftsmanship, such as hand-planed underside surfaces, slightly irregular hand-carved details, and original iron or brass fixings. The timber should exhibit natural patination and minor age-related shrinkage marks around the joints.

Position the table beside an armchair or sofa as an elegant end table for books and drinks, or place it in a quiet alcove with a table lamp to illuminate architectural details. Its slim pedestal profile makes it ideal for compact spaces without visually overcrowding the room.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or severe fading of the original finish. Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the wood grain.
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