18thc. Honduras Mahogany Drop Leaf Supper Table 18th Century

Name: 18thc. Honduras Mahogany Drop Leaf Supper Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA877826
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Drop leaf flaps, Rule joint hinges
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 112 cm (44 in)

This Georgian drop leaf supper table originates from the 18th century and is constructed from Honduras mahogany with a warm brown timber colour. The surface has a polished finish showing natural wood grain variations across the top and down the folded drop leaf flaps. The construction incorporates cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, alongside visible rule joint hinges connecting the leaves to the main surface. The table stands 70 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 112 cm deep. In a modern interior, the piece functions well as a compact dining surface, a side table against a hallway or living room wall, or an occasional table opened out for meals or social gatherings. The foldable leaves allow the footprint to adjust according to available space and seating requirements in a dining room, living area, or study.

FAQs

A Georgian drop-leaf supper table is an 18th-century piece of furniture designed with hinged side flaps that lift up to extend the surface area for dining or entertaining. When the leaves are lowered, the table assumes a compact footprint, making it ideal for flexible living spaces in historic homes.

18th-century drop-leaf tables were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, oak, and walnut. Craftspeople utilised traditional joinery methods, including hand-cut dovetails and wooden rule joints along the hinged edges.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-planed underside surfaces, original iron or brass hinges with hand-cut screws, and characteristic period leg forms like cabriole or turned legs ending in pad or claw-and-ball feet. Natural wood shrinkage across the grain over centuries often results in slightly oval tops when fully open.

Place the table against a wall with its flaps down to function as a hall console or side table, accessorised with contemporary ceramics or lighting. Alternatively, position it in a dining space with one or both leaves extended to provide adaptable seating arrangements.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wax patina. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage and warping.

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18thc. Honduras Mahogany Drop Leaf Supper Table

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