19th Century Burr Elm and Oak Tilt Top Tripod Table

Name: 19th Century Burr Elm and Oak Tilt Top Tripod Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244999
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A nineteenth-century tilt-top tripod table with an octagonal burr elm top displayed upright on a turned oak pedestal stem with three cabriole legs.

19th Century Burr Elm and Oak Tilt Top Tripod Table

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialBurr Elm, Oak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Burr grain figure, Turned pedestal stem, Cabriole legs
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 59 cm (23 in)

This early 19th-century Georgian side table is an English country house piece constructed from burr elm and oak with a warm brown timber colour and a distinct burr grain figure. It has a well-figured octagonal top displayed upright, a finely turned pedestal stem, and three cabriole legs. The table stands 71 cm high and 59 cm wide. Placed in a fireplace alcove, this small occasional table works well for holding a reading lamp, a cup of tea, or a small decorative object next to a seating arrangement. The tilt-top mechanism allows the top to fold flat when not in use, making it practical for compact living spaces and traditional or period-inspired interiors.

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Originating in the eighteenth century, tilt-top tripod tables were designed with a hinged latch mechanism that allows the tabletop to pivot vertically. This functional construction enabled the table to be folded and placed against a wall when not in use, maximising floor space in Georgian and Victorian reception rooms.

These tables typically feature a central turned column made of solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, resting on three hand-shaped cabriole legs. Tops frequently incorporated decorative timber veneers, such as highly figured burr elm or walnut, secured with hand-cut catch mechanisms underneath.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-planed joinery, original iron or brass tilt-latches, and slight irregularities in the turned column stem. The underside often reveals hand-sawn timber marks and age-related shrinkage along the wood grain.

This versatile piece functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a armchair or sofa. Alternatively, the top can be secured upright in the tilted position to display the distinctive timber figure while placed inside a fireplace alcove or narrow corner.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent the burr veneer from lifting, and handle the spring-latch gently when tilting the top.

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