0
31,132  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 124  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1205356
FOR SALE
£950
Email
Save
Victorian Rosewood Snap-top Table
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2017
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft
Relevant Links
Id #SA1205356
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Rosewood Snap-top Table

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian rosewood tilt-top table with a beautifully figured circular top and rich, warm colouring throughout. The surface displays the characteristic depth and shimmer of well-chosen rosewood, supported on an ornate carved pedestal with scrolling legs and original castors. The tilt mechanism functions smoothly, allowing the table to stand as an impressive decorative piece when not in use. A classic example of mid-19th-century craftsmanship—graceful, practical, and full of presence.

Up

Height = 157cm (61.8”) 

Width = 135cm (53.1”) 

Depth = 79cm (31.1”) 

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
135cm (53.15")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tilt Top Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205356
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4135
Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

Delivery :

We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .

Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

If you are not sure please do not purchase without contacting us.

Description
A fine Victorian rosewood tilt-top table with a beautifully figured circular top and rich, warm colouring throughout.
“
The surface displays the characteristic depth and shimmer of well-chosen rosewood, supported on an ornate carved pedestal with scrolling legs and original castors.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The tilt mechanism functions smoothly, allowing the table to stand as an impressive decorative piece when not in use. A classic example of mid-19th-century craftsmanship—graceful, practical, and full of presence.

Up

Height = 157cm (61.8”) 

Width = 135cm (53.1”) 

Depth = 79cm (31.1”) 

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
135cm (53.15")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tilt Top Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205356
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4135
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors.
1 / 12
Archive I A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors.

Victorian Rosewood Snap-Top Table

Archive II A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View IX
Archive X A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View X
Archive XI A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View XI
Archive XII A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors. View XII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 616
Items Sold 2,406
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Verified Since Jul 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: 91 Main Street, Thornton, Fife , KY1 4AQ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified
Jul 2017
For Sale
616
Sold
2,406
A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors.
Victorian Rosewood Snap-Top Table
Ref: SA1205356
A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring a polished figured wood top, carved central pedestal, and ornate scroll legs with castors.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Victorian snap-top table, also known as a tilt-top or loo table, features a circular or oval surface attached to a central pedestal via a hinged mechanism. This allowed the tabletop to tilt vertically when not in use, freeing up floor space in 19th-century drawing rooms.

These tables were commonly crafted from high-grade hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Veneers with prominent grain patterns were applied to the top surface, supported by a solid wooden pedestal and carved tripod or quadform legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature original brass spring-catch mechanisms beneath the tabletop, hand-carved details on the pedestal and feet, and genuine rosewood graining. Natural contraction gaps in the underside woodwork and age-appropriate wear to the castors also indicate period construction.

A circular rosewood table functions well as a compact dining table in open-plan spaces or as a central focus point in an entryway or foyer. When tilted vertically, it can be positioned against a wall to highlight the rich timber figure as decorative panelling.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber, and keep the table away from direct heat sources or prolonged sunlight to prevent veneer movement and fading.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories