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Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table C. 1790
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Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table C. 1790

18th century
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A most interesting and unusual solid teak table designed to be bolted to a wooden deck and made of solid teak. The legs united by a substantial ring and bulb turned stretcher and the top with two hinged drop leaves which extend on iron flies. When closed the flies fold into recesses within the sub-frame of the table. The top with thickly cast solid brass straps which allow the table to pivot and with heavy solid brass pendulums which enable the table to be fixed at a variety of angles or to swing freely on the pivots, presumably to level the table in heavy seas. The table can be turned fully over to reveal an open box compartment below and the whole can be unbolted and dismantled so appears to have been designed to for easy and quick transportation.

Teak is a very weatherproof and hardy timber and here it has developed an excellent colour. The table is extremely heavy and the brass weights add to its stability and functionality and are most attractive.

A very unusual piece of furniture, can be fixed level and used as a normal table and it stands well balanced and firm without the need to be bolted down.

Dimensions are:

53.5 inches long, 19 inches wide at the base and 14 inches wide at the top when leaves are down. 31.5 inches wide when leaves are open. 29.5 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Georgian Teak Campaign Table to the 18th Century.

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A most interesting and unusual solid teak table designed to be bolted to a wooden deck and made of solid teak.
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The legs united by a substantial ring and bulb turned stretcher and the top with two hinged drop leaves which extend on iron flies.
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When closed the flies fold into recesses within the sub-frame of the table. The top with thickly cast solid brass straps which allow the table to pivot and with heavy solid brass pendulums which enable the table to be fixed at a variety of angles or to swing freely on the pivots, presumably to level the table in heavy seas. The table can be turned fully over to reveal an open box compartment below and the whole can be unbolted and dismantled so appears to have been designed to for easy and quick transportation.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports.
fig 1. Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table C. 1790

Teak is a very weatherproof and hardy timber and here it has developed an excellent colour. The table is extremely heavy and the brass weights add to its stability and functionality and are most attractive.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports.
fig 2. Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table C. 1790

A very unusual piece of furniture, can be fixed level and used as a normal table and it stands well balanced and firm without the need to be bolted down.

Dimensions are:

53.5 inches long, 19 inches wide at the base and 14 inches wide at the top when leaves are down. 31.5 inches wide when leaves are open. 29.5 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Georgian Teak Campaign Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1239219
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports.

Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table C. 1790

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports. View VI
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An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports.
Georgian Solid Teak Ship's Campaign Table c. 1790
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An 18th-century Georgian solid teak campaign table featuring a tilting rectangular top, a turned cross stretcher, and trestle end supports.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSolid Teak, Metal Fittings
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned stretcher, Trestle base, Tilting top mechanism, Campaign construction

This Georgian solid teak ship's campaign table dates from circa 1790 and serves as a desk or writing table. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber colour with a visible grain across its surfaces, a substantial ring and bulb turned stretcher, and curved trestle end supports fitted with metal hardware. The rectangular top features two hinged drop leaves that extend on iron flies, folding into recesses within the sub-frame when closed, along with thickly cast solid brass straps and heavy solid brass pendulums. The construction allows the top to pivot or swing freely on its pivots, and the whole can be unbolted and dismantled for transport, revealing an open box compartment below when turned fully over. Measuring 136 cm long, 48 cm wide at the base, and 75 cm high, this heavy table stands well balanced and firm on a floor without needing to be bolted down. In a home today, it functions practically as an occasional table or writing desk in a gentleman's library or study, where its unusual maritime mechanism provides both stability and adjustable angles.

FAQs

Campaign furniture was designed for transport by military officers and naval commanders during the 18th and 19th centuries, characterised by demountable or folding designs, sturdy construction, and durable hardwoods like teak or mahogany.

Teak was selected for shipboard furniture due to its high natural oil content and exceptional resistance to moisture, rot, and pest damage, making it ideal for marine environments.

Authentic pieces feature period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, functional metal securing fittings, demountable joints, and natural age-related patina on dense timber.

A campaign table functions effectively as a compact writing desk, side table, or hallway console, providing rich wood tones and historic character alongside contemporary or traditional decor.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or placement near direct heat sources.
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