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18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
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18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table

18th century
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An 18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table.

The round one piece top is great colour and well figured mahogany. The stem of the table is finely turned and incorporates a spiral fluted collar. The base has very finely carved rocaille and leaf work carving on the knees and pad feet with further leaf carved detailing. The top is supported on a bird cage support, always a sign of superior quality. The table has acquired a lovely patination with age and use. This is a very good model of an English tripod table.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1160718
Dealers Internal Reference
3839
Description
An 18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table.

The round one piece top is great colour and well figured mahogany. The stem of the table is finely turned and incorporates a spiral fluted collar.

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The base has very finely carved rocaille and leaf work carving on the knees and pad feet with further leaf carved detailing.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The top is supported on a bird cage support, always a sign of superior quality. The table has acquired a lovely patination with age and use. This is a very good model of an English tripod table.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160718
Dealers Internal Ref
3839
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table with a circular tilt-top surface displayed vertically above a carved turned column and cabriole legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany tripod table with a circular tilt-top surface displayed vertically above a carved turned column and cabriole legs.

18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table

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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table with a circular tilt-top surface displayed vertically above a carved turned column and cabriole legs.
18th Century English Mahogany Tripod Table
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Originating in Great Britain during the early 18th century, tripod tables were designed as versatile, movable occasional furniture primarily used for serving tea or wine. Many featured a tilt-top mechanism allowing the circular top to be folded vertically so the table could be stored neatly against a wall when not in use.

These tables were typically crafted from solid timbers such as dense Cuban mahogany or walnut. Construction involved a turned central pillar supported by three hand-shaped cabriole legs anchored with a iron spider or wooden block, alongside a hand-carved latch mechanism beneath the tabletop.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn mark variations beneath the top, original iron catches, and uneven wear consistent with age. Additionally, genuine pieces feature hand-carved leg joints, natural timber shrinkage over time, and a original wax patina rather than synthetic varnish.

Place the table beside an armchair as an occasional drink stand, or tilt the top vertically and position it in an unused alcove to display the rich grain of the timber. Pairing traditional mahogany with contemporary upholstery creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year using a soft lint-free cloth, buffing gently in the direction of the grain to retain the natural patina.
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