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Drop Flap Table.
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Drop Flap Table.

18th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
Description

Mahogany 1760s large drop flap pad foot table a glorious colour and in excellent condition a lovely table looks even better under a down light at nighttime.

D 141cm W closed 52cm W open 151cm H 72? will confirm measurement

A lovely period table.

£950 93LV

A pre-delivery inspection check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Drop Leaf Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09709722
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Rounded pad feet on turned tapering legs: mid-eighteenth-century design.
Rule joints along the leaves: standard cabinet-maker construction for flush-folding tops.
Wide single-piece timber leaves: sourced from mature old-growth mahogany.
Mellow amber tone across the surfaces: natural fading from centuries of light.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244246
Dealers Internal Reference
93 LV
Description
Mahogany 1760s large drop flap pad foot table a glorious colour and in excellent condition a lovely table looks even better under a down light at nighttime.

D 141cm W closed 52cm W open 151cm H 72? will confirm measurement

fig 1. A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet.
fig 1. Drop Flap Table.

A lovely period table.

£950 93LV

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A pre-delivery inspection check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best.
A and B Antiques

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Drop Leaf Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09709722
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Rounded pad feet on turned tapering legs: mid-eighteenth-century design.
Rule joints along the leaves: standard cabinet-maker construction for flush-folding tops.
Wide single-piece timber leaves: sourced from mature old-growth mahogany.
Mellow amber tone across the surfaces: natural fading from centuries of light.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244246
Dealers Internal Ref
93 LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Archive I A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet.

Drop Flap Table.

Archive II A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet. View II
Archive III A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet. View III
Archive IV A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet. View IV
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A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet.
Drop flap table.
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A circular Georgian mahogany drop-leaf dining table with fully extended flaps supported by slender turned legs ending in pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop flaps, Pad feet, Rule joints, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Drop-leaf tables emerged in sixteenth-century England as space-saving furniture designed for flexible living spaces. They feature a fixed central top with one or two hinged leaves that drop down when not required, allowing the table to be positioned against a wall or extended for dining.

During the Georgian era, cabinetmakers primarily constructed drop-leaf tables from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak. The structural joints utilized traditional mortise and tenon joinery, while iron rule-joint hinges were employed to seamlessly join the leaves to the main tabletop.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut rule joints along the table edges, hand-forged iron hinges with original iron screws, and hand-planed underside surfaces. Legs often feature pad feet or turned details, with natural timber shrinkage visible along the grain lines.

A drop-leaf table provides compact dining solutions in small apartments or breakfast nooks. When folded, it functions as a console or side table, while pairing it with modern dining chairs creates an eclectic contrast between historical timber and contemporary design.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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