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18th Century Cuban Mahogany Tea Table
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18th Century Cuban Mahogany Tea Table

18th century
Description

Fine quality mahogany tea table made in the period of Chippendale in the 18th century,

The table is entirely original and has not had any alterations or restorations.

The condition is excellent.

Ideal as a side / Hall or lamp table. Or .. even what it was designed for…a tea table.

Height. 77cms

Width 91 cms

Depth 44 cms

Inspection and/ or collection welcome here in Somerton.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

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James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Georgian Cuban Mahogany Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1238632
Description
Fine quality mahogany tea table made in the period of Chippendale in the 18th century,

The table is entirely original and has not had any alterations or restorations.

The condition is excellent.

Ideal as a side / Hall or lamp table. Or .. even what it was designed for…a tea table.

Height. 77cms

Width 91 cms

Depth 44 cms

Inspection and/ or collection welcome here in Somerton.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Georgian Cuban Mahogany Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1238632
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An 18th-century Cuban mahogany tea table featuring a polished foldover top, rounded corners, a deep apron, and slender turned legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century Cuban mahogany tea table featuring a polished foldover top, rounded corners, a deep apron, and slender turned legs.

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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 73
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An 18th-century Cuban mahogany tea table featuring a polished foldover top, rounded corners, a deep apron, and slender turned legs.
18th Century Cuban Mahogany Tea Table
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An 18th-century Cuban mahogany tea table featuring a polished foldover top, rounded corners, a deep apron, and slender turned legs.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Cuban Mahogany
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFoldover top, Turned legs, Rounded corners, Flame mahogany apron

This Georgian tea table originates from the eighteenth century in the Chippendale period, constructed from Cuban mahogany in a rich brown shade with a polished finish. The design incorporates a foldover top with rounded corners above a flame mahogany apron, supported by slender turned legs. Subtle grain variations and warm amber tones run across the wooden surfaces, while the slender legs taper towards plain circular feet. Measuring 91 cm wide, 77 cm high, and 44 cm deep, the proportions suit placement against a narrow wall space in a hallway, living room, or reception room. It serves functionally as an occasional table, side table, lamp table, or traditional tea table within an English country house interior.

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During the Georgian era, tea consumption was a prestigious social ritual, prompting the creation of specialised tables designed for serving. These tables typically featured a foldover top that allowed them to be placed neatly against a wall when closed and expanded into a larger surface during gatherings.

High-grade dense timber, predominantly Cuban mahogany, was favoured for its rich figure, durability, and resistance to warping. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints, wood pegging, and brass butt hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of period craftsmanship, such as uneven hand-sawn markings on unexposed undersides, hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and a distinct weight resulting from dense tropical hardwoods.

Positioned flat against a wall, a foldover tea table serves as an elegant hall console or side table in a living room. Styling with modern artwork, ceramic lamps, or minimalist decor creates a refined contrast between period woodwork and contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers sheen. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying, fading, or movement in the wood.
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