What defines Regency period dining table design?

Regency dining tables, produced predominantly in Britain and Ireland during the early nineteenth century, are characterized by classical proportions, multi-pedestal bases, and swept reeded legs. They frequently feature extension mechanisms using insert leaves to accommodate large gatherings.

What materials were traditionally used in crafting Regency dining tables?

These tables were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or high-grade mahogany veneers, valued for their stability and rich reddish-brown grain. Hardware typically includes cast brass toe caps, brass castors, and brass fork clips to join the sections together.

How can you identify an authentic Regency dining table?

Authentic Regency tables show period construction markers, such as hand-cut dovetails on leaf-support runners, original brass cap castors with hand-threaded screws, and hand-carved reeding on the legs and table top edges.

How do you style a monumental dining table in a modern interior?

In contemporary settings, balance the substantial scale of a multi-pedestal table by surrounding it with understated contemporary dining chairs or neutral upholstered seating, positioning it in a room with grand architectural proportions.

What is the proper care routine for antique mahogany dining tables?

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft cotton cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and use protective pads under hot dishes to prevent water marks or heat bloom.

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Antique Monumental Irish Regency Four Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table Seating 26 with Five Leaves

Name: Antique Monumental Irish Regency Four Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table Seating 26 with Five Leaves
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199841
Price: 95000 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by London City Antiques

Description

An exceptional and monumental genuine Irish Regency quality mahogany extending dining table of outstanding scale and presence, dating to circa 1820.

This remarkable and rare example stands upon four beautifully turned and fluted pedestal columns each raised on elegant reeded sabre legs terminating in original brass caps and castors. The proportions are superb giving the piece both architectural strength and refined elegance — entirely consistent with the finest Irish Regency craftsmanship of the early 19th century.

The rich mahogany top displays a wonderful depth of colour and figuring with a warm even tone across the entire surface. The moulded edge is finely executed and uniform throughout reflecting the superior workmanship expected of a table of this calibre.

The table is constructed in multiple sections and is supplied with five additional leaves allowing it to extend to an extraordinary full length of over 5.4 metres (17.71 in). When fully extended it comfortably seats up to 26 people, making it ideal for grand dining rooms, country houses, estates, embassies, or large-scale formal entertaining.

The engineering is excellent — solid, stable and designed for both practicality and visual impact. The original brass caps and castors allow for ease of movement despite its impressive proportions.

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine early 19th century Irish Regency table of true statement scale, combining elegance, versatility and commanding architectural presence.

Condition

The table is in excellent antique condition for its age.

Structurally sound and solid throughout.

The mahogany retains a rich, even colour with only minor age-related surface wear consistent with nearly 200 years of careful use.

All four pedestals are strong and stable.

Leaves fit well and extend correctly.

Original brass caps and castors remain in place and function as intended.

A superb and highly impressive example.

Dimensions

Height: 71 cm (28 inches)

Width: 157 cm (61 3/4 inches)

Length: 371 cm (146 inches)

Extended Length: 541 cm (213 inches) (17.74 feet)

Five Additional Leaves Included

Date: 1820

Origin: Irish

Physical Dimensions

Height

71cm (27.95")

Width

157cm (61.81")

Depth

371cm (146.06")

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Dining Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1199841

Dealers Internal Reference

3006

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Description

An exceptional and monumental genuine Irish Regency quality mahogany extending dining table of outstanding scale and presence, dating to circa 1820.

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This remarkable and rare example stands upon four beautifully turned and fluted pedestal columns each raised on elegant reeded sabre legs terminating in original brass caps and castors.

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The proportions are superb giving the piece both architectural strength and refined elegance — entirely consistent with the finest Irish Regency craftsmanship of the early 19th century.

fig 1. An exceptionally long antique mahogany Regency dining table supported by four reeded pedestal bases with brass castors. — fig 1. Antique Monumental Irish Regency Four Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table Seating 26 with Five Leaves

The rich mahogany top displays a wonderful depth of colour and figuring with a warm even tone across the entire surface. The moulded edge is finely executed and uniform throughout reflecting the superior workmanship expected of a table of this calibre.

fig 2. An exceptionally long antique mahogany Regency dining table supported by four reeded pedestal bases with brass castors. — fig 2. Antique Monumental Irish Regency Four Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table Seating 26 with Five Leaves

The table is constructed in multiple sections and is supplied with five additional leaves allowing it to extend to an extraordinary full length of over 5.4 metres (17.71 in). When fully extended it comfortably seats up to 26 people, making it ideal for grand dining rooms, country houses, estates, embassies, or large-scale formal entertaining.

fig 3. An exceptionally long antique mahogany Regency dining table supported by four reeded pedestal bases with brass castors. — fig 3. Antique Monumental Irish Regency Four Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table Seating 26 with Five Leaves

The engineering is excellent — solid, stable and designed for both practicality and visual impact. The original brass caps and castors allow for ease of movement despite its impressive proportions.

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine early 19th century Irish Regency table of true statement scale, combining elegance, versatility and commanding architectural presence.