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18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
Holmes Antiques
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18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table with birdcage action of very good colour and in excellent original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA898134
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table with birdcage action of very good colour and in excellent original condition.
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA898134
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular top, a central turned baluster pedestal, and three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular top, a central turned baluster pedestal, and three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular top, a central turned baluster pedestal, and three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table featuring a circular top, a central turned baluster pedestal, and three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
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Popularised in the 18th century, Georgian tripod tables feature a central turned column supported by three cabriole legs. These versatile pieces were designed as flexible social furniture for serving tea, display, or side seating in British interiors.

These tables were typically crafted from solid mahogany or oak, featuring hand-turned pedestals and tripod bases joined with dovetail or pegged construction. The tops were often secured using a iron or brass catch mechanism allowing them to tilt vertically when not in use.

Authentic 18th-century examples exhibit hand-sawn tool marks, irregular underside timber shrinkage, and natural oxidisation around metal catches. The underside of the tripod legs typically shows hand-cut joinery rather than modern machine precision.

Position the table alongside an armchair as an occasional drink rest, or place it in a reading nook topped with a small lamp and books. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for enhancing empty corners or narrow living room spaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality natural beeswax polish twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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