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Mahogany Coaching Table Circa 1900
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Mahogany Coaching Table Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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A superb mahogany coaching table circa 1900. With serpentine shaped legs joined by turned cross rails. The underside has the brass makers stamp of W H Saunders of Cirencester whose premises were at 5 The Market Place, Cirencester, Glos.

During Roman times Cirencester was the second largest city in Britain after London and is now known as the Capital of the Cotswolds.

Folding coaching tables were used in the age of carriages or coaches for easy transportation, storage and set-up but are now a versatile addition to the modern home.

Height - 71cm / 28"

Top - 47.5cm x 67cm / 18.5" x 26"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Coaching Table to the 1900s.

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368/07/0
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A superb mahogany coaching table circa 1900. With serpentine shaped legs joined by turned cross rails.
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The underside has the brass makers stamp of W H Saunders of Cirencester whose premises were at 5 The Market Place, Cirencester, Glos.
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fig 1. An antique mahogany coaching table featuring a hinged folding top, cross-framed legs, and turned stretchers set against a stone wall.
fig 1. Mahogany Coaching Table Circa 1900

During Roman times Cirencester was the second largest city in Britain after London and is now known as the Capital of the Cotswolds.

Folding coaching tables were used in the age of carriages or coaches for easy transportation, storage and set-up but are now a versatile addition to the modern home.

Height - 71cm / 28"

Top - 47.5cm x 67cm / 18.5" x 26"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Coaching Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238024
Dealers Internal Ref
368/07/0
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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An antique mahogany coaching table featuring a hinged folding top, cross-framed legs, and turned stretchers set against a stone wall.
Mahogany coaching table circa 1900
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An antique mahogany coaching table featuring a hinged folding top, cross-framed legs, and turned stretchers set against a stone wall.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsX-frame legs, Hinged folding top, Turned stretchers, Brass hinges

This Edwardian mahogany coaching table dates from circa 1900 and exemplifies traditional English Country House design. The piece has a rich warm brown colour and a smooth polished finish that highlights the natural grain of the timber. Key construction elements include a rectangular hinged folding top joined centrally by visible brass hinges, elegant serpentine-shaped X-frame legs, and vertical turned wooden stretchers positioned between the leg joints. The frame stands steadily on gently curving feet that meet the ground cleanly. Standing 71 cm high with a top measuring 47.5 cm by 67 cm, it provides a practical surface for everyday use. Originally designed for easy transport in horse-drawn carriages, this versatile occasional table functions well in a modern interior as a convenient side table at the end of a sofa, a compact lamp table in a living room, or a portable display surface in a study. The folding mechanism allows the structure to be collapsed quickly for storage or repositioning around the home, combining period utility with flexible placement options.

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Coaching tables were portable folding tables designed in the late 18th and 19th centuries to be stored aboard horse-drawn carriages for use during travel stops and roadside meals.

They were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak to withstand transport, often featuring brass hinges and an X-frame mechanism for folding.

Authentic period examples typically feature hand-cut brass hinges, central folding seams across the tabletop, turned stretchers, and signs of wear along the X-frame joints.

These versatile tables function effectively as flexible side tables beside armchairs, within narrow hallway alcoves, or folded flat when additional floor space is required.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, and avoid placing wet or hot items directly onto the polished top surface.
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