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An Elegant Regency Mahogany Revolving Dumb Waiter, Circa 1820.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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An Elegant Regency Mahogany Revolving Dumb Waiter, Circa 1820.

19th century
Description

This refined early 19th-century dumb waiter is crafted in mahogany and features three graduated circular tiers, each edged with finely carved reeded moulding. The tiers are supported on a well-turned central column, allowing the upper sections to revolve smoothly, making the piece both practical and decorative.

The stand is raised on three graceful cabriole legs, giving it a light and elegant stance typical of the Regency period. The mahogany displays a warm, mellow colour and attractive grain, with a well-preserved surface showing minor marks and wear consistent with age and use.

Originally intended for use in the dining room for serving dishes, wine or desserts, this dumb waiter remains highly versatile today. It works equally well as a side table, lamp stand, plant stand or display piece, adding vertical interest and period character to an interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

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SA1198662
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C2738
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Description
This refined early 19th-century dumb waiter is crafted in mahogany and features three graduated circular tiers, each edged with finely carved reeded moulding.
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The tiers are supported on a well-turned central column, allowing the upper sections to revolve smoothly, making the piece both practical and decorative.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base.
fig 1. An Elegant Regency Mahogany Revolving Dumb Waiter, Circa 1820.

The stand is raised on three graceful cabriole legs, giving it a light and elegant stance typical of the Regency period. The mahogany displays a warm, mellow colour and attractive grain, with a well-preserved surface showing minor marks and wear consistent with age and use.

fig 2. A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base.
fig 2. An Elegant Regency Mahogany Revolving Dumb Waiter, Circa 1820.

Originally intended for use in the dining room for serving dishes, wine or desserts, this dumb waiter remains highly versatile today. It works equally well as a side table, lamp stand, plant stand or display piece, adding vertical interest and period character to an interior.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Mahogany Dumb Waiter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198662
Dealers Internal Ref
C2738
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base.

An Elegant Regency Mahogany Revolving Dumb Waiter, Circa 1820.

Archive II A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base. View II
Archive III A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base. View III
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A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base.
An elegant Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter, circa 1820.
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A three-tiered Regency mahogany revolving dumb waiter featuring graduated circular trays supported by a turned stem and tripod base.
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A dumb waiter is a tiered piece of movable dining furniture introduced in the 18th century and popularized during the Regency period. Designed with two or three rotating circular shelves, it allowed diners to self-serve food, wine, and condiments without the presence of household servants.

Regency dumb waiters were predominantly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, prized for its strength and deep colour. Construction typically features a central turned column supporting graduated circular trays, terminating in a tripod base with cabriole legs and brass castors.

Authentic period pieces display hand-turned central columns, hand-cut joinery, and natural shrinkage or slight distortion to the circular timber tiers over time. Original brass revolving mechanisms, period brass castors, and genuine surface patina further confirm authenticity.

In modern settings, a dumb waiter functions as an occasional side table, plant stand, or bar tier in a dining room or living area. The graduated shelves provide vertical display space for books, glassware, or decorative ceramics without occupying a large floor footprint.

Preserve mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources or damp environments, and ensure the central revolving mechanism remains clean and free of debris.
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