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Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table
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Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table

19th century
Description

An antique Victorian figured mahogany dining and centre table with an unusual serpentine-shaped top and a beautifully carved pedestal base.

The generously sized solid mahogany top has a moulded edge and an attractive shaped outline with sweeping curves and rounded lobes. The warm figured mahogany displays a rich colour and natural grain throughout.

The table is raised on a substantial turned central column with carved oval detail above four bold scrolling supports. Each leg terminates in a discreet castor allowing the table to be moved with ease.

The top tilts vertically when not in use making the table practical to store against a wall while also displaying its decorative outline. When lowered it provides a useful dining surface and would also make an impressive centre table in a large entrance hall drawing room or reception area.

Condition report

In good original condition with minor marks and signs of use consistent with age and character. The table is solid, sturdy and functional with a good rich colour.

Dimensions

Height: 74 cm (29.1 in)

Width: 136 cm (53.5 in)

Depth: 105 cm (41.3 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Tilt Top Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225354
Dealers Internal Reference
3195
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An antique Victorian figured mahogany dining and centre table with an unusual serpentine-shaped top and a beautifully carved pedestal base.
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The generously sized solid mahogany top has a moulded edge and an attractive shaped outline with sweeping curves and rounded lobes.
London City Antiques

The warm figured mahogany displays a rich colour and natural grain throughout.

fig 1. A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table

The table is raised on a substantial turned central column with carved oval detail above four bold scrolling supports. Each leg terminates in a discreet castor allowing the table to be moved with ease.

fig 2. A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table

The top tilts vertically when not in use making the table practical to store against a wall while also displaying its decorative outline. When lowered it provides a useful dining surface and would also make an impressive centre table in a large entrance hall drawing room or reception area.

fig 3. A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table

Condition report

In good original condition with minor marks and signs of use consistent with age and character. The table is solid, sturdy and functional with a good rich colour.

Dimensions

Height: 74 cm (29.1 in)

Width: 136 cm (53.5 in)

Depth: 105 cm (41.3 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Tilt Top Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225354
Dealers Internal Ref
3195
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base.

Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-Top Dining Centre Table

Archive II A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View II
Archive III A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base. View XII
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A Victorian figured mahogany tilt-top centre table shown with its oval serpentine top tilted vertically, supported by a carved tripod pedestal base.
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A Victorian tilt-top centre table is a piece of 19th-century furniture designed with a hinged tabletop that can be tilted vertically when not in use. This allowed homeowners to clear floor space in multipurpose rooms while displaying the wood grain of the tabletop against a wall.

Victorian centre tables were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Internal structural blocks and latch mechanisms were typically made from oak, pine, or cast brass.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, hand-turned pedestal columns, and original brass catch mechanisms beneath the top. Natural wear on the underside of the base and period-appropriate castors are also key indicators of authenticity.

A tilt-top table can serve as a focal point in an entrance hall, positioned either flat with decorative ceramics or tilted vertically to showcase the timber grain. It can also function as a compact dining or breakfast table in traditional and contemporary living spaces.

Mahogany tables should be positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading. Dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically protects the wood finish without causing synthetic buildup.
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