Octagonal Tilt Top Table 18th Century

Name: Late 18th Century Octagonal Tilt-top Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA687099
Price: 725 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Turned central column, Tripod cabriole legs, Pad feet
SizeW 66 cm (26 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This late eighteenth century Georgian occasional table is fashioned from solid mahogany in a warm brown colour with a polished finish. The octagonal top features a moulded edge and sits above a turned central column, supported by three tripod cabriole legs terminating in pointed pad feet. Visible details include the timber grain across the flat surface, the decorative turning on the pedestal, and the gentle sweep of the base supports. Measuring 66 cm wide by 66 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a traditional living space. The piece functions as a practical surface for holding lamps, books or cups while contributing classic English country house character to the room.

FAQs

Tilt-top tables gained popularity during the Georgian era in eighteenth-century Britain. They were designed with a hinged mechanism allowing the tabletop to tilt vertically, enabling households to store the table flat against a wall to clear space in multi-functional living rooms.

Primary woods commonly included solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, chosen for their durability and grain pattern. The central column was typically turned on a lathe, supported by three dovetailed legs and held in the horizontal position by a brass tilt catch or bearer block.

Authentic period examples often feature hand-sawn tool marks beneath the tabletop, hand-forged iron or brass catches, and legs attached to the base of the column via sliding dovetail joints. Natural shrinkage across the timber grain over centuries can also result in slight ovaling of turned elements.

These versatile tables function efficiently as side tables adjacent to an armchair or sofa. When not in active use, the top can be tilted vertically to display the timber grain and positioned in an alcove, corner, or hallway.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, or uneven fading.

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Late 18th Century Octagonal Tilt-top Occasional Table

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