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19th Century Circular Birch Tilting Occasional Table
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19th Century Circular Birch Tilting Occasional Table

19th century
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19th century circular birch tilting occasional table circa 1890.

Good quality practical table for multiple uses around the home.

Circular top veneered with a tiger birch timber.  tilting top which is locked into place by a peg.  raised on a turned stem and 3 cabriole legs, terminating on a carved paw foot.

Very minor surface marks, rich golden colour and ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Birch Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.2cm (27.24")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191364
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3623
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Description
19th century circular birch tilting occasional table circa 1890.

Good quality practical table for multiple uses around the home.

Circular top veneered with a tiger birch timber.  tilting top which is locked into place by a peg.  raised on a turned stem and 3 cabriole legs, terminating on a carved paw foot.

Very minor surface marks, rich golden colour and ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Birch Tilt Top Table to the 19th Century.

Height
69.2cm (27.24")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191364
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3623
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base.
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Archive I A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base.

19th Century Circular Birch Tilting Occasional Table

Archive II A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base.
19TH CENTURY CIRCULAR BIRCH TILTING OCCASIONAL TABLE
Ref: SA1191364
A 19th-century circular birch tilt-top table featuring a turned central column and a tripod leg base.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBiedermeier
  • MaterialBirch
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned central pedestal, Tripod cabriole legs
  • SizeH 69.2 cm (27 in) x W 76.2 cm (30 in) x D 76.2 cm (30 in)

This nineteenth-century occasional table belongs to the Biedermeier style and dates to approximately 1890. Constructed from birch with a tiger birch veneer on the circular top, the timber exhibits a rich golden honey-brown colour with varied grain patterns and very minor surface marks. The top features a tilt-top mechanism locked into place by a peg, supported by a turned central stem that leads down to three cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. Measuring 69.2 cm high, 76.2 cm wide, and 76.2 cm deep, it is practical for everyday use around the home. In a modern interior, the table suits placement in an empty corner as an accent piece, or beside a chair in a living room or study to hold lamps, books, or drinks. Its compact circular surface and sturdy tripod base make it versatile for multiple uses in traditional or contemporary English country house settings where flexible occasional furniture is required.

FAQs

Tilt-top tripod tables developed in the 18th century and remained popular throughout the 19th century as flexible living arrangements expanded in European homes. Designed with a catch mechanism, the tabletop tilts vertically so the piece can be stored flush against a wall when not required for serving tea, writing, or display.

These tables were commonly crafted from hardwoods such as birch, mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with natural oil or shellac polishes. Construction typically involved hand-turned central pillars, hand-dovetailed or pegged block mechanisms beneath the top, and tripod legs joined via wooden dowels or hand-cut mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular or hand-cut screws, and naturally aged brass catch mechanisms underneath the top. Examination of the underside often reveals shrinkage, tool marks, and age-appropriate patination surrounding the turned pedestal block and leg joints.

A birch tilt-top table serves as a functional side table alongside contemporary upholstered sofas or armchairs, adding warmth through its natural timber tone. When tilted vertically, it functions as a decorative architectural element in an empty corner or alcove, highlighting the grain of the circular top.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or colour fading. Periodical applications of a natural beeswax polish applied with a soft cloth will preserve the patina and protect the surface from moisture.
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