An Antique Tilt Top Table - With Inlay 19th Century

Name: An Antique Tilt Top Table - With Inlay
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241512
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut Veneer, Hardwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Turned pedestal column, Triform base, Tilt-top catch mechanism

This early Victorian miniature tilt tripod table exemplifies English Country House style, rendered in warm brown walnut veneer and hardwood with brass elements. The circular top features a burr walnut finish, decorated with a central floral marquetry inlay of contrasting dark and light woods, enclosed by two concentric stringing circles. A tilt-top catch mechanism allows the top to orient vertically. The support structure comprises a turned pedestal column rising from a triform base, terminating in small brass feet. This piece measures 19.5 cm wide by 14.5 cm high. Such an occasional table suits display on a desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece in an empty corner of a traditional study or living space.

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A tilt top table, also known as a snap table, features a hinged tabletop that tilts vertically when not in use to conserve space. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these versatile items served as tea tables or occasional side tables in traditional English homes.

These tables typically feature a solid hardwood base, such as walnut or mahogany, topped with decorative timber veneers. Marquetry and parquetry techniques were employed to create intricate floral or geometric inlays using contrasting timbers, fruitwoods, or mother-of-pearl accents.

Authentic antique examples usually feature hand-carved joinery, original iron or brass catch mechanisms underneath the tabletop, and signs of genuine age such as light surface wear or natural patination. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-sawn timber marks and age-appropriate shrinkage in the timber veneer.

An antique tilt top table functions as an occasional side table next to an armchair, or positioned in a hallway corner with the top tilted upward to display its inlaid timber work as decorative art.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the timber grain. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying, cracking, or lifting.

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An Antique Tilt Top Table - With Inlay