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Small George III Oak Tripod Table
Sturmans Antiques
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Sturmans Antiques

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Small George III Oak Tripod Table

18th century
Description

A lovely George III period snap top oak country house tripod table with superb original colour and patina c.1760. Circular planked figured oak snap folding top with original catch release, sat over an elegant turned column support with slender moulded tripod foot at the base. Presented in excellent original unrestored condition with a rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Oak Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217423
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number CS428
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Description
A lovely George III period snap top oak country house tripod table with superb original colour and patina c.1760.
Circular planked figured oak snap folding top with original catch release, sat over an elegant turned column support with slender moulded tripod foot at the base.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in excellent original unrestored condition with a rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Oak Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217423
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number CS428
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small George III period oak tripod table featuring a circular top supported by a turned central column and three curved legs.
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A small George III period oak tripod table featuring a circular top supported by a turned central column and three curved legs.
Small George III Oak Tripod Table
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A small George III period oak tripod table featuring a circular top supported by a turned central column and three curved legs.
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Originating in 18th-century Britain during the reign of King George III, a tripod table is a small occasional table featuring a central turned column supported by three splayed legs. Typically used for serving tea or supporting candles, these tables were designed for portability and placement within Georgian living spaces.

Georgian tripod tables were predominantly crafted from solid English oak, mahogany, or fruitwood, featuring a hand-turned central column joined to three legs using dovetail joints or iron strap plates beneath the block. Tops were often formed from two or three boards, sometimes incorporating a snap-table tilt mechanism.

Authentic George III examples display signs of hand-planing on the underside of the top, hand-cut joinery, and irregular turned mouldings. Original iron bearers beneath the block, natural timber shrinkage over centuries, and an aged patina with uneven wear on the pad feet further indicate genuine period construction.

A small oak tripod table serves as an accent piece positioned beside an armchair or sofa to hold a lamp, book, or beverage. Its compact footprint and warm wood tones add historic texture to contemporary minimalist settings or traditional English country aesthetic schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber splitting, warping, or colour fading.
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