Small Mahogany Drop Leaf Table 18th Century

Name: Unusually Small Drop-leaf Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1213211
Price: 685 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Drop leaves, Rule joint
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 115 cm (45 in)

This Georgian Queen Anne side table is fashioned from warm brown mahogany with a smooth polished finish and rule joints along the top edges. The piece stands on slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, supporting a rectangular fixed top flanked by two hinged circular drop leaves. Surface construction details include a plain frieze beneath the top and visible grain patterns across the timber. Overall dimensions measure 71 cm high, 101 cm wide and 115 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this English country house side table functions practically at the end of a sofa or as an occasional surface in a living room. The compact proportions allow placement in smaller spaces while providing extendable surface area when the flaps are raised.

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A drop-leaf table features a fixed central top with hinged side leaves that can be lowered when not in use. Popularised in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this space-saving design allowed versatile placement in smaller living areas.

Eighteenth-century examples were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The folding leaves were joined to the top section using rule joints and supported by hinged gate legs or wooden brackets.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved cabriole legs, pad or claw-and-ball feet, hand-planed underside surfaces, and early hand-cut hinges. Oxidation on the timber underside and natural wear around the leg hinges also signal age.

Compact drop-leaf tables work effectively as occasional side tables beside a sofa, functional bedside stands, or hallway accent pieces. Lowering one or both leaves allows the table to fit flush against a wall in tight spatial arrangements.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber warping or veneer cracking.

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Unusually Small Drop-leaf Table

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