S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tray Table to the 18th Century.
Coffee tables back then were always full height, effectively side tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th century onwards.
Based on the above there is a variety of different methods to incorporate a coffee table into an interior for people who wish to furnish their properties with genuine antique furniture, whilst still allowing for the practicalities and function which is required in modern times.
Therefore it is now incredibly common to find 18th and 19th century trays of varying shape, size and design utilised as coffee tables. As with all the others that we have seen this particular tray has been fitted onto a low, practical and sturdy stand constructed from old antique wood. It’s worth noting that generally this means an old broken table, or something similar which was destined for the scrapheap or bonfire, has therefore also been recycled and re-purposed.
As with all items which we offer for sale this antique coffee table has received a thorough inspection and natural wax polish by our traditional antique furniture restorers before being offered for sale. There is one old repair, using the original piece, to one of the shaped sides, this blends in and was clearly carried out some time ago and it can be seen in the attached images. There is also various old blemishes, digs, scrapes and scuffs, however all of these are consumate with age and are very much part of the character and history of the piece.
Circa 1800.
Height 23.75in.
Width 20.5in.
Depth 13in.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tray Table to the 18th Century.
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