Mahogany Tilt Top Table 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Tilt Top Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232193
Price: 378 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned column, Tripod base, Circular top, Cabriole legs
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian occasional table belongs to the English Country House style and serves as a practical pedestal piece. The frame consists of solid warm brown mahogany with a visible timber grain, finished with a moulded outer edge to the circular top and mounted on a tripod base with cabriole legs and pad feet. The central pedestal features elaborate ring-turning details, and the top includes a functional tilting mechanism alongside natural surface wear and patina from age. It measures 72 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 87 cm deep. Such a versatile occasional table fits naturally into a living room or study as a convenient side surface for books, lamps, or small display items. The tilting top mechanism allows the table to stand flat against a perimeter wall when floor space is limited, making it useful in narrow hallways or compact reception rooms.

FAQs

A tilt-top table is a design featuring a hinged tabletop that rotates from a horizontal position to a vertical position, allowing the piece to be stored flat against a wall when not in use. This functional style gained widespread popularity across Europe and North America during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Nineteenth-century tilt-top tables were typically crafted from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Construction methods featured a central hand-turned pillar, dovetailed tripod leg joints, and a brass or iron catch mechanism securing the top to the block.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details, irregular turned column profiles, original iron or brass latches, and natural wood oxidisation underneath the tabletop. Evidence of hand-saw marks and original wear around the hinge block also indicates historical authenticity.

An antique tilt-top table can be styled as an occasional side table beside contemporary seating or placed in a hallway. Alternatively, locking the top in its vertical position showcases the timber figure and grain as a decorative structural backdrop.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading.

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19th Century Mahogany Tilt Top Table