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18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table
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18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

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A Charming 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Occasional Table, Of Rectangular Form, Having Superbly Figured Top Retaining Exceptional Colour And Patina Throughout, Over One Frieze Drawer And Elegant Turned Supports Forming Rare Spider Leg Action.

This beautiful 18th century table is constructed from superb mahogany timbers, which have clearly been cherished and looked after over the years, resulting in an absolutely fabulous colour & patina.

The term spider leg action of course refers to the turned upright supports, of which there are eight, like a spider, hence the name. These asre all extremely nicely turned and are very, very elegant with breaks or repairs to speak of, which is pretty unusual.

This design of 18th century table was copied a lot during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so it is unusual to find a genuine 18th century example, especially in the kind of condition that this one is.

Aside from being very beautiful, this table is of course incredibly functional. With the drop flap sides, it can be easily tucked away into a small space, pretty much anywhere around the home when not in use, to be brought out and opened up as and when required. There is also of course the versatility of being able to use it with just one flap up.

As with all items we offer for sale this table has been inspected by our trained traditional antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is in tip top condition before being offered for sale.

Circa 1750.

Height 27in.

Width 11in (flaps down).

Width 30in (flaps up).

Depth 27in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Spider Leg Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1172706
Dealers Internal Reference
9078
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A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

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Description
A Charming 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Occasional Table, Of Rectangular Form, Having Superbly Figured Top Retaining Exceptional Colour And Patina Throughout, Over One Frieze Drawer And Elegant Turned Supports Forming Rare Spider Leg Action.
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This beautiful 18th century table is constructed from superb mahogany timbers, which have clearly been cherished and looked after over the years, resulting in an absolutely fabulous colour & patina.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany spider leg table featuring drop leaves, a single frieze drawer with a brass ring handle, and slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

The term spider leg action of course refers to the turned upright supports, of which there are eight, like a spider, hence the name. These asre all extremely nicely turned and are very, very elegant with breaks or repairs to speak of, which is pretty unusual.

fig 2. An 18th-century mahogany spider leg table featuring drop leaves, a single frieze drawer with a brass ring handle, and slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
fig 2. 18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

This design of 18th century table was copied a lot during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so it is unusual to find a genuine 18th century example, especially in the kind of condition that this one is.

fig 3. An 18th-century mahogany spider leg table featuring drop leaves, a single frieze drawer with a brass ring handle, and slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
fig 3. 18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

Aside from being very beautiful, this table is of course incredibly functional. With the drop flap sides, it can be easily tucked away into a small space, pretty much anywhere around the home when not in use, to be brought out and opened up as and when required. There is also of course the versatility of being able to use it with just one flap up.

fig 4. An 18th-century mahogany spider leg table featuring drop leaves, a single frieze drawer with a brass ring handle, and slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
fig 4. 18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

As with all items we offer for sale this table has been inspected by our trained traditional antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is in tip top condition before being offered for sale.

Circa 1750.

Height 27in.

Width 11in (flaps down).

Width 30in (flaps up).

Depth 27in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Spider Leg Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172706
Dealers Internal Ref
9078
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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An 18th-century mahogany spider leg table featuring drop leaves, a single frieze drawer with a brass ring handle, and slender turned legs connected by stretchers.
18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpider legs, Turned stretchers, Drop-leaf mechanism, Brass ring handle

This Georgian occasional table from the 18th century takes a rectangular form with a drop-leaf mechanism and a single frieze drawer fitted with a brass drop ring handle. Constructed from dark brown mahogany timbers with a polished finish, the piece features eight slender turned upright supports known as spider legs, connected by detailed turned stretchers and terminating in small turned feet. The figured top retains a rich patina, complemented by smooth mouldings around the drawer front and visible wood grain throughout the drop leaves and frame. Measuring 69 cm in height with a depth of 69 cm, and a width ranging from 28 cm with flaps down to 76 cm with flaps up, this compact table fits neatly at the end of a sofa or in narrow hallways. Homeowners can use the drop-leaf surface fully extended for drinks and books, or partially folded down against a wall in smaller living spaces when floor area is limited.

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A spider leg table is an 18th-century style of light drop-leaf table characterised by exceptionally slender turned legs and interconnected stretchers, originating during the Georgian period.

These tables were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany or walnut, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery, turned legs, and brass drop handles on small frieze drawers.

Authentic pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, original rule joints along the hinged drop leaves, hand-cut dovetails on frieze drawers, and natural patination across the wood.

Given its compact footprint and collapsible leaves, this style functions as an occasional side table beside a sofa, an entryway accent, or a bedside surface.

Regularly dust with a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax along the grain periodically, avoiding direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage.
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