Mahogany Tilt Top Table 19th Century

Name: George IV Mahogany Tilt-top Occasional Table, Circa 1825
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232586
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorge IV
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned stem with carved knop, Tripod base, Pad feet
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 80 cm (31 in)

This George IV occasional table dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies the grand Regency style in solid mahogany. The circular top features a moulded edge and a rich warm brown colour with visible grain, aged patination, and gentle surface wear. Beneath the well-figured timber, a brass catch operates the tilt-top mechanism, allowing the surface to fold vertically. The central turned stem includes a spiral-fluted carved knop and leads downward to a shaped tripod base with three swept legs. These legs terminate in rounded pad feet, completing the traditional silhouette of the piece. Measuring 71 cm high by 80 cm wide, this compact table serves practical purposes in various domestic settings. Homeowners can position the piece in an empty corner as a decorative stand for lamps or ornaments, or place it beside a chair in a living room or study. The tilting mechanism makes the table suitable for rooms where floor space is limited, allowing quick storage against a wall when needed. The combination of turned woodwork and carved details brings traditional character to period interiors and classic spaces alike.

FAQs

Popularised in the 18th and early 19th centuries, a tilt-top table features a circular or oval surface mounted on a catch mechanism, allowing the top to pivot vertically when not in use to save space along room perimeters.

Tables from the George IV era were predominantly crafted from solid dense mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-carved central columns, brass latch mechanisms, and traditional dovetail or wooden wedge joinery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut brass latch hardware on the underside, hand-turned central columns, slight hand-carving asymmetry, and natural wood oxidisation beneath the table surface.

Position the table in an alcove, beside an armchair, or in a hallway corner as an occasional surface, paired with modern ceramics or contemporary lamps to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the table away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber warping or finish degradation.

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George IV Mahogany Tilt-top Occasional Table, Circa 1825

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