Mahogany Tilt Top Table 19th Century

Name: Mid-19th Century Tilt-top Mahogany Occasional Table with Scalloped Edge
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA943791
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A mid-19th century mahogany occasional table with a scalloped piecrust rim, spiral-turned central column, and tripod cabriole legs.

Mid-19th century tilt-top mahogany Occasional Table with scalloped edge

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsScalloped edge, Spiral turned column, Cabriole legs, Pad feet
SizeW 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 68.5 cm (27 in)

This Victorian occasional table dates from the mid-19th century and follows a classic English country house design. Constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, the piece has a circular one-piece top finished with a raised scalloped edge and a tilt-top mechanism. The central support consists of a spiral-turned column rising from a tripod base with cabriole legs and pad feet. Measuring 68.5 cm wide by 68.5 cm deep, this versatile table fits easily into a traditional interior scheme. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, it provides a stable surface for drinks, books or decorative lamps while occupying a minimal footprint in a living room or study.

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Tilt-top tripod tables emerged in Britain during the early eighteenth century as versatile social furniture for serving tea. The mechanism allowed the top to flip vertically, enabling the table to be moved to the perimeter of a room when not in use.

High-grade dense mahogany was the predominant timber used due to its stability, fine grain, and ability to hold intricate carving. The catch mechanisms beneath the tabletop were typically crafted from solid brass or wrought iron.

Authentic period examples feature handmade iron or brass release latches, hand-carved dovetail joints securing the legs to the central column, and natural asymmetrical shrinkage in the circular top caused by wood aging over decades.

Position the table beside an armchair or sofa as an elegant side table, or set it in a room corner with the top tilted upward to display its rich timber grain and carved moulding as decorative background art.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or surface fading.

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Mid-19th Century Tilt-top Mahogany Occasional Table with Scalloped Edge