George III Oak Tilt-top Tripod Table – Circa 1800 19th Century

Name: George III Oak Tilt-top Tripod Table – Circa 1800
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245904
Price: 430 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned pedestal column, Splayed tripod legs, Circular top
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 73 cm (29 in)

This George III side table dates from the Georgian period around 1800 in an English country house style. The piece comprises a solid oak circular plank top with a warm brown colour and a visible grain, raised on a turned central pedestal column supported by three splayed tripod legs. Surface details include characterful marks and scratches consistent with age and use, a turned baluster profile on the column, and shaped cabriole legs. Measuring 71 cm high and 73 cm wide, the table is compact enough for placement at the end of a sofa or as a lamp stand in a living room, hallway or study.

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A Georgian tilt-top tripod table is an eighteenth-century English occasional table featuring a circular surface hinged onto a central turned pedestal, supported by three curved legs. The tilt-top mechanism allowed the table surface to fold vertically so it could be placed against a wall when not in use.

Tables from the George III period were predominantly crafted from native English oak or imported mahogany. Construction typically involved hand-planed solid wood tops, turned central balusters, and splayed legs secured with dovetail joints and iron or brass latches.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, iron or wrought-brass tilt mechanisms, uneven wear on the legs, and hand-planed undersides on the table top. The proportion of the turned column and the shaping of the tripod feet also correspond to late eighteenth-century craftsmanship.

An antique tripod table works as an accent side table beside an armchair or sofa, providing a functional surface for lighting or books. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight corners, reading nooks, or entryways.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood grain. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking, splitting, or warping of the solid oak top.

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George III Oak Tilt-top Tripod Table – Circa 1800