Mahogany Drop Leaf Table 19th Century

Name: Small Mahogany Drop Leaf Table .
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240402
Price: 245 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Wood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Drop leaf flaps, Drawer knobs, Keyhole escutcheons
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This early 19th-century Regency side table stands on slender, ring-turned legs supporting a rectangular top with drop-leaf flaps on either side. Constructed from dark brown mahogany, the piece has a warm timber finish and incorporates two stacked drawers fitted with small dark wooden knobs and central brass keyhole escutcheon plates. The compact proportions measure 73 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, extending to a width of 83 cm when both leaves are opened. Suitable for positioning at the end of a sofa or in a narrow hallway, this free-standing item includes dummy drawers on the reverse side. The structure remains in good condition with no evidence of woodworm.

FAQs

A mahogany drop leaf table is a compact piece of furniture featuring hinged side flaps that can be raised to extend the surface area or folded down to save space. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these versatile tables were frequently used as work tables, sewing tables, or tea tables.

Traditional examples are constructed from solid mahogany timber or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawers and hand-turned legs. Hinges are typically mortised into the underside of the leaves, supported by wooden fly-rail or gate-leg mechanisms.

Authentic period tables display hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original turned timber or brass knobs, and natural timber shrinkage along the grain over time. Hand-planed undersides and uneven aged patination further indicate period construction.

A small drop leaf table functions as a compact bedside surface or an occasional table beside a sofa. Positioned with one leaf lowered against a wall, it offers a space-efficient platform for table lamps and decorative accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or timber movement.

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