0
17,152  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 25  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1121993
FOR SALE
£3,600
Email
Save
18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
Holmes Antiques
for sale €4,212     $4,572
£3,600

Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1121993
PDF SHARE
SAVE

18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A fine and rare mid 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table of excellent colour and patina. The boldly shaped legs with superbly carved claw & ball foot. The top with crisply carved original pie crust edge. The square block that supports the underneath of the top has been replaced at some stage, otherwise the piece is in complete original condition.

It is a wonderful and well carved example, so nice to see one with an original pie crust carved top, having lovely untouched underneath surface.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121993
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine and rare mid 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table of excellent colour and patina. The boldly shaped legs with superbly carved claw & ball foot. The top with crisply carved original pie crust edge.
“
The square block that supports the underneath of the top has been replaced at some stage, otherwise the piece is in complete original condition.
Holmes Antiques

It is a wonderful and well carved example, so nice to see one with an original pie crust carved top, having lovely untouched underneath surface.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121993
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Holmes Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet.
1 / 10
Archive I An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet.

18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet. View X
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 227
Items Sold 544
Holmes Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified
Jan 2011
For Sale
227
Sold
544
An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet.
18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
Ref: SA1121993
An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular scalloped piecrust top, a turned column, and three cabriole legs ending in carved feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, tripod tables feature a circular top supported by a single central column resting on three splayed legs. Popular during the Georgian era, they functioned as mobile accent furniture for serving tea, resting wine glasses, or holding candles.

These tables were primarily constructed from solid dense mahogany, often Cuban timber, noted for its stability and rich grain. Construction methods included hand-carved pillars, sliding dovetail joints attaching the legs to the central shaft, and often a tilt-top brass catch mechanism.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-saw marks, irregular underside tool marks, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Examine the underside for hand-forged iron bearer plates, original brass tilt-top latches, and asymmetric hand-carved leg details.

Place the table adjacent to an armchair or sofa to function as an end table holding a lamp or books. Its slim profile adds dark timber tones and sculptural lines that contrast well against neutral contemporary fabrics.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to avoid timber movement or cracking. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, buffing gently along the direction of the wood grain.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories