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Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian
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Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique parlour drinking table. A Scottish, oak tilt-top country house occasional table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Delightful country estate table, with exceptional figuring

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Resplendent throughout with warm caramel hues for a refined appearance

Wide rectangular top ideal for a game of cards, or occasional dining

Set upon an articulated tilt-top, held securely to the reverse with a brass latch

Broad turned support stand, playing host to a trio of long cabriole legs

The whole riding smoothly upon a set of brass castors

This is a striking antique parlour drinking table, with a striking country house appearance and of excellent quality and form. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 73cm (28.75'')

Folded Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Folded Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Folded Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Tilt-top Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201579
Dealers Internal Reference
25960
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This is an antique parlour drinking table.
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A Scottish, oak tilt-top country house occasional table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

Delightful country estate table, with exceptional figuring

fig 1. A Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table featuring a rectangular top, a turned central pedestal, and tripod legs with brass casters.
fig 1. Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Resplendent throughout with warm caramel hues for a refined appearance

fig 2. A Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table featuring a rectangular top, a turned central pedestal, and tripod legs with brass casters.
fig 2. Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian

Wide rectangular top ideal for a game of cards, or occasional dining

Set upon an articulated tilt-top, held securely to the reverse with a brass latch

Broad turned support stand, playing host to a trio of long cabriole legs

fig 3. A Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table featuring a rectangular top, a turned central pedestal, and tripod legs with brass casters.
fig 3. Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian

The whole riding smoothly upon a set of brass castors

This is a striking antique parlour drinking table, with a striking country house appearance and of excellent quality and form. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 73cm (28.75'')

Folded Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Folded Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Folded Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Tilt-top Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201579
Dealers Internal Ref
25960
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table featuring a rectangular top, a turned central pedestal, and tripod legs with brass casters.
Antique Parlour Drinking Table, Scottish Oak, Tilt Top, Country House, Victorian
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A Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table featuring a rectangular top, a turned central pedestal, and tripod legs with brass casters.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsTurned pedestal column, Tripod cabriole legs, Brass casters, Rounded rectangular top
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 101.5 cm (40 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian Scottish oak tilt-top parlour table dates to circa 1890 in the country house style. The piece presents a medium brown timber with warm caramel hues, fine grain interest, medullary rays, and a desirable aged patina. A wide rounded rectangular top sits on an articulated mechanism with a brass latch on the reverse, supported by a broad turned central pedestal column. The base comprises a trio of long cabriole legs terminating in brass casters. Measuring 73 cm high, 101.5 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, the table provides a practical surface for occasional dining or a game of cards. In a modern home, it serves well as an occasional table at the end of a sofa or in a living room, ready for daily use with solid joints and construction.

FAQs

Tilt-top tables were designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as space-saving occasional furniture for parlours and drawing rooms. The hinged top allowed the surface to fold vertically, enabling the piece to be stored neatly against a room perimeter when not in use for tea or refreshments.

Scottish cabinetmakers frequently utilized locally sourced native oak, known for its dense grain and durable structural properties. Construction methods relied on hand-turned central pedestals, dovetail jointing on tilting blocks, and hand-forged brass catch mechanisms alongside splayed tripod legs.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature iron or brass spring latches beneath the tabletop, hand-turned pedestal columns, and original brass casters secured to the feet. Inspecting the underside reveals uneven saw marks and naturally aged timber oxidisation consistent with Victorian craftsmanship.

These versatile tables serve effectively as occasional side tables placed beside armchairs or sofas to hold lighting and literature. Alternatively, they can be displayed with the top tilted vertically against a wall or in a fireplace alcove as a functional decorative feature.

Maintain the surface by applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain every six to twelve months, followed by buffing with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid placing the timber in direct proximity to modern heat sources or damp environments to prevent splitting or warping.
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