Mahogany Tilt Top Table 18th Century

Name: Mahogany Tripod Table with a Tilting Rectangular Top
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1226844
Price: 685 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned column, Cabriole legs, Tilt-top mechanism, Rounded rectangular top
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Georgian occasional table dates to circa 1760 and is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and polished finish. The piece takes the form of a tilt-top table featuring a rounded rectangular top supported by a well-turned central column and three curved cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Visible details include a circular inset mechanism on the surface, turned rings along the pillar, and smooth rounded corners on the tabletop. The item measures 71 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, offering a compact surface area for domestic spaces. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, it functions as a practical side table in a living room, study, or hallway for holding small decorative items or daily accessories.

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Originating prominently in the 18th century, a tilt-top tripod table features a hinged top mounted on a central turned column supported by three cabriole legs, allowing the table surface to tilt vertically when placed against a wall.

These tables were constructed from dense timber such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, utilising hand-turned central pedestals, dovetail joinery beneath the top block, and simple brass latch mechanisms to secure the hinged top.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetails on the underside mounting block, hand-worked iron or brass catch fittings, irregular underside surface marks from hand planes, and natural wear patterns on the feet.

Positioned alongside an armchair or sofa, a tilt-top table serves as a functional occasional surface, or it can be stored with the top tilted vertically in a room corner to display the wood grain as a decorative accent.

Regularly remove dust with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, ensuring the wood is positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or timber shrinkage.

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Mahogany Tripod Table with a Tilting Rectangular Top

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