A solid yew wood tripod occasional table of small size and good colour and patina, slightly taller than many tripod tables.

The circular, three piece top above a gun barrel column and downswept legs with pointed and shaped, pad feet.

(an historic repair to one of the legs where it meets the stem).

Probably English, circa 1780 - 1800.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Yew Tripod Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1213488

Description

A solid yew wood tripod occasional table of small size and good colour and patina, slightly taller than many tripod tables.

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The circular, three piece top above a gun barrel column and downswept legs with pointed and shaped, pad feet.

Havard and Havard

(an historic repair to one of the legs where it meets the stem).

Probably English, circa 1780 - 1800.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Yew Tripod Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1213488

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Popularised in 18th-century Britain, these compact tables feature a circular top mounted on a turned pedestal stem and three cabriole legs. Originally created to hold tea kettles, candles, or wine glasses, they served as versatile portable furniture in formal reception rooms.

Cabinetmakers typically used dense native hardwoods such as yew, walnut, mahogany, and oak. Yew wood was particularly prized for its distinctive grain pattern, strength, and rich natural reddish-brown tone.

Authentic Georgian examples usually exhibit hand-turned central columns, hand-cut dovetail joints securing the legs to the stem, and slight shrinkage across the circular top causing it to become mildly oval over time.

Due to its compact footprint, a tripod table works effectively beside an armchair as a drink stand, within a reading nook, or as a display pedestal for table lamps and ceramic items.

Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish maintains the wood finish. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement and drying.