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19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Table
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Table

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
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A very good quality 19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Occasional Table.  Constructed from hardwood the tilting top has carved decoration of temples, foliage and animals beneath which is a skirt with pierced decoration.

The central pedestal and base is intricately carved with birds, foliage and fruits and stands on four feet in the form of serpents heads.

This rather beautiful piece of furniture is in very good original condition.

Height 75 cm

Height to edge of skirt 65cm

Diameter 92 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Carved Burmese Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167144
Dealers Internal Reference
5184
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Description
A very good quality 19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Occasional Table.
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  Constructed from hardwood the tilting top has carved decoration of temples, foliage and animals beneath which is a skirt with pierced decoration.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.
fig 1. 19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Table

The central pedestal and base is intricately carved with birds, foliage and fruits and stands on four feet in the form of serpents heads.

This rather beautiful piece of furniture is in very good original condition.

Height 75 cm

Height to edge of skirt 65cm

Diameter 92 cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Carved Burmese Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167144
Dealers Internal Ref
5184
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A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.

19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Table

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XV
Archive XVI A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XVI
Archive XVII A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base. View XVII
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A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.
19th C. Burmese Tilt Top Table
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A nineteenth-century dark carved hardwood Burmese tilt-top table shown with the circular top tilted vertically, featuring intricate relief carvings along the border and a heavily sculpted pedestal base.
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Burmese furniture from the nineteenth century is recognized for its dense, intricate hand-carved relief work, often featuring foliage, scrolling vines, and mythological figures. Produced during the Anglo-Burmese period, these pieces blend traditional indigenous carving techniques with European furniture forms such as tilt-top tables and sideboards.

These tables were primarily constructed using dense native hardwoods, predominantly teak or padauk. These timbers were selected for their durability and suitability for deep, precise relief carving, often finished with a dark wax or natural stain.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved construction details, including subtle variations in the deep relief patterns and traditional joinery. The tilt-top mechanism typically features a wooden or iron catch mechanism beneath the circular top, supported by a heavily carved central column and sculpted base.

A Burmese tilt-top table can serve as an accent piece in an entryway, alcove, or living room. When tilted vertically, the decorative carved top acts as a sculptural focal point, while lowering the top creates a functional surface for everyday use.

Regular dusting using a soft, dry brush is recommended to remove dust from the intricate carved recesses. The wood should be positioned away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, and periodic application of a clear beeswax paste helps preserve the finish.
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