What defines a Regency twin pillar dining table?

A Regency twin pillar dining table features a rectangular surface with rounded corners, supported by two central turned columns resting on splayed legs ending in brass castors. Popularised in the early 19th century, this construction maximised legroom by eliminating traditional perimeter corner legs.

What materials and construction methods were traditionally used?

High-grade timbers such as Cuban or Honduran mahogany were favoured for their dense grain and structural stability. Construction typically involved solid turned pedestals, hand-shaped tripod or quadruped legs, and brass cap castors attached with steel screws.

How can you identify authentic pieces from this era?

Authentic period examples and early reproductions display reeded or moulded splayed legs, original brass caps, and castors. Examining the underside reveals dark patinated timber, structural bearer rails, and traditional brass fork joinery where removable leaves insert.

How do you style a Regency dining table in a modern interior?

Pair the polished mahogany timber with modern upholstered dining chairs in neutral linen or velvet to create structural contrast. Positioning the table beneath a contemporary minimalist chandelier balances classical proportions with modern design.

How should a polished mahogany dining table be maintained?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain. Protect the surface from heat and liquids using mats, positioning the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent movement in the timber.

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Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, circa 1910

A handsome Regency style twin pillar dining table, made by a skilled cabinetmaker circa 1910, with a beautifully figured mahogany top displaying the rich colour and character of earlier Georgian timber.

This impressive early 20th-century dining table is particularly interesting because the cabinetmaker recycled Georgian timber, which was plentiful at the time and considered superior to much of the newly available timber. The use of well-seasoned Georgian mahogany gives the tabletop exceptional depth of colour, grain and patina, with a character that is difficult to reproduce in later timber.

The table follows the elegant Regency twin pillar dining table tradition, with two substantial pedestal supports and gracefully swept legs beneath. The warm, highly figured mahogany top has softly rounded corners, giving the table a refined appearance while making it practical for comfortable dining.

A 54cm (21 1/4in) removable leaf allows the table to be extended when additional seating is required. It measures 156cm (61 1/2in) closed and extends to an impressive 210cm (82 3/4in) with the leaf in place.

A versatile and decorative piece of early 20th-century antique furniture, this Regency style dining table would make an elegant centrepiece in a traditional dining room, country house, period property or sophisticated contemporary interior.

The combination of Regency-inspired design recycled Georgian mahogany and skilled cabinetmaking makes this an especially appealing example of the early 20th-century revival of historic furniture styles. Twin pillar extending tables of this form are recognised for their distinctive pedestal construction and practical ability to accommodate additional diners. 

Key Features

• Regency style twin pillar dining table

• English, circa 1910

• Made by a skilled early 20th-century cabinetmaker

• Constructed using recycled Georgian mahogany

• Richly figured, warm-coloured mahogany tabletop

• Elegant twin pedestal / twin pillar base

• Gracefully swept supporting legs

• Brass detailing to the feet

• Removable central leaf extension

• Seats additional guests when extended

Dimensions

Length closed: 156cm / 61 1/2in

Length extended: 210cm / 82 3/4in

Width: 107cm / 42in

Height: 73cm / 28 3/4in

Leaf: 54cm / 21 1/4in

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

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• This Regency style twin pillar dining table is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

210cm (82.68")

Depth

107cm (42.13")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Regency Twin Pedestal Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1228980

Dealers Notes

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Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, circa 1910

A handsome Regency style twin pillar dining table, made by a skilled cabinetmaker circa 1910, with a beautifully figured mahogany top displaying the rich colour and character of earlier Georgian timber.

This impressive early 20th-century dining table is particularly interesting because the cabinetmaker recycled Georgian timber, which was plentiful at the time and considered superior to much of the newly available timber.

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The use of well-seasoned Georgian mahogany gives the tabletop exceptional depth of colour, grain and patina, with a character that is difficult to reproduce in later timber.

Hingstons of Wilton

fig 1. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 1. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

The table follows the elegant Regency twin pillar dining table tradition, with two substantial pedestal supports and gracefully swept legs beneath. The warm, highly figured mahogany top has softly rounded corners, giving the table a refined appearance while making it practical for comfortable dining.

fig 2. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 2. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

A 54cm (21 1/4in) removable leaf allows the table to be extended when additional seating is required. It measures 156cm (61 1/2in) closed and extends to an impressive 210cm (82 3/4in) with the leaf in place.

fig 3. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 3. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

A versatile and decorative piece of early 20th-century antique furniture, this Regency style dining table would make an elegant centrepiece in a traditional dining room, country house, period property or sophisticated contemporary interior.

fig 4. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 4. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

The combination of Regency-inspired design recycled Georgian mahogany and skilled cabinetmaking makes this an especially appealing example of the early 20th-century revival of historic furniture styles. Twin pillar extending tables of this form are recognised for their distinctive pedestal construction and practical ability to accommodate additional diners. 

fig 5. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 5. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

Key Features

• Regency style twin pillar dining table

• English, circa 1910

• Made by a skilled early 20th-century cabinetmaker

• Constructed using recycled Georgian mahogany

• Richly figured, warm-coloured mahogany tabletop

fig 6. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 6. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

• Elegant twin pedestal / twin pillar base

• Gracefully swept supporting legs

• Brass detailing to the feet

• Removable central leaf extension

• Seats additional guests when extended

Dimensions

Length closed: 156cm / 61 1/2in

fig 7. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 7. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

Length extended: 210cm / 82 3/4in

Width: 107cm / 42in

Height: 73cm / 28 3/4in

Leaf: 54cm / 21 1/4in

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 8. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 8. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 9. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 9. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 10. A polished mahogany twin pillar dining table featuring rounded corners, two turned central pedestals, and splayed legs resting on brass castors. — fig 10. Regency Style Twin Pillar Dining Table – Recycled Georgian Mahogany, Circa 1910

•

• This Regency style twin pillar dining table is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.