Georgian Mahogany Tilt Table 19th Century

Name: Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Birdcage Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA915446
Price: 370 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Turned column, Birdcage mechanism
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This Georgian side table is constructed from solid and close-grained warm brown mahogany with a smooth polished finish on the round tilting top and the supporting pedestal. The piece stands on three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, anchored to a turned column with a birdcage mechanism that allows the circular top to flip vertically. Visible details include subtle grain patterns across the timber surface and traditional turned mouldings at the base of the central column. The table stands 72 cm high with a 74 cm by 74 cm footprint. In a contemporary home, this compact item functions well in an empty corner as a decorative accent or display surface when not in daily use. Tilt-top tables originated in eighteenth-century British households as space-saving furniture designed to be stored flat against a wall when dinner service concluded. The birdcage mechanism beneath the top permits both rotation and tilting for flexible placement in traditional sitting rooms or studies. The sturdy tripod construction provides stability on various floor types while maintaining a traditional aesthetic suited to period and classic interiors.

FAQs

A Georgian birdcage tilt top table features a hinged top mounted on a square wooden frame block termed a birdcage mechanism, allowing the surface to swivel 360 degrees and fold vertically when stored.

These tables were primarily constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring turned central pillars and tripod legs secured with dovetail joints and iron catches.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-planed markings on the underside, original wrought iron latches, hand-forged screws, and natural shrinkage across the solid timber top.

Position the table in an empty corner or alcove with the top flipped upright to display the wood grain, or lower the top to function as an occasional drink or lamp table alongside an armchair.

Keep the timber away from direct radiators or moist air, dust regularly with a clean cloth, and apply beeswax annually to preserve the original patination.

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