Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter 18th Century

Name: 18thc Two Tier Dumb Waiter Round Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA767731
Price: 580 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Georgian Mahogany Circular Dumb Waiter

Georgian

George III Period Dumb Waiter

18th Century

Antique Mahogany Dumb Waiter Stand

Victorian

Mahogany Sheraton Revival Etagere

1920

Antique Whatnot Stand, Two Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900

Victorian

Mahogany 2 Tier Occasional Table

Edwardian

A Three Tier Mahogany Dumb Waiter

1920

An Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Two Tier Table.

Edwardian

Nineteenth Century Adjustable Stand

19th Century

Mahogany and Satinwood Etagere

1910

Georgian Mahogany Dumb Waiter C.1800

1800

18th C Mahogany Dumb Waiter Table

18th Century

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTripod pad feet, Turned central column, Tray-moulded tops
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This Georgian dumb waiter table dates from the eighteenth century, constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and a polished finish. The two circular graduated tiers feature raised tray-moulded edges and revolve around a turned baluster column, standing on a tripod base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet with castors. Visible details include an old repair to one toe and natural grain variations across the wood surfaces. The piece measures 78 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 67 cm deep, with the top tier measuring 53 cm in diameter. It provides practical tiered surface space and works well placed in an empty corner of a living room, dining room, or hallway for displaying objects or serving items.

FAQs

A dumb waiter is a multi-tiered side table originating in 18th-century Britain, designed to hold serving dishes, condiments, and wine so diners could serve themselves without servants present in the dining room.

Georgian dumb waiters were predominantly constructed from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-turned solid timber central columns and hand-shaped tripod legs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber undersides, hand-cut dovetail or block joinery beneath the pedestal, raised tray mouldings carved directly into or applied to the tier edges, and natural dark oxidisation on unpolished surfaces.

A two-tier dumb waiter functions well as an accent drinks stand or multi-level plant display when positioned in an empty room corner, beside an armchair, or in a hallway alcove.

Position the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping or cracking, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish twice annually using a clean, soft cloth.

Millers Antiques

18thc Two Tier Dumb Waiter Round Table