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Name: Small Edwardian Mahogany Tripod Table with Shaped Pie Crust Rim
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1230723
Price: 215 GBP
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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPiecrust rim, Turned pedestal, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet

This Edwardian side table exemplifies the enduring appeal of Georgian style within an English Country House interior. Fashioned from mahogany, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with a rich polished finish. The circular top features a raised scalloped piecrust rim with a wavy profile. A turned central pedestal with fluting supports the upper surface, resting upon three cabriole legs. Each leg terminates in a ball and claw foot. The table measures 45 cm in diameter by 69 cm in height. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside a favourite armchair, this small tripod table serves as a convenient surface for a reading lamp, a cup of tea or a decorative small object. The compact proportions allow the table to fit easily into smaller sitting rooms, corners or hallways without dominating the floor space. Traditional woodworking details, including the carved cabriole legs and the intricate edge moulding of the top, bring subtle texture and visual interest to a living space.

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A piecrust tripod table is an occasional table featuring a scalloped or moulded rim resembling a pastry crust, supported by a central turned column and three cabriole legs. Popularised in 18th-century England, these versatile tables were originally designed for serving tea or wine.

These tables were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its fine grain and structural stability. Construction techniques typically included hand-carved pedestal details, hand-moulded edges, and legs secured to a central block with dovetail joints.

Authentic 18th-century examples display signs of hand-carving along the piecrust border, subtle asymmetry from hand tools, and natural shrinkage in the top along the wood grain. Inspecting the underside reveals patination, original iron or wooden tilt-top latches, and hand-cut dovetail joints where the legs meet the central column.

A mahogany wine table functions as an accent piece beside an armchair, an end table by a sofa, or positioned in a reading alcove. Pairing it with a modern ceramic lamp or simple glassware creates a balanced contrast between historic timber textures and contemporary decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading of the finish.

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Small Edwardian Mahogany Tripod Table with Shaped Pie Crust Rim

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