Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Tea Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Tea Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA947371
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Boxwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine front, Boxwood stringing, Tapered legs, Fold-over top
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Edwardian tea table comes in warm brown mahogany with boxwood stringing inlay along the frieze and tapered square legs. The piece has a serpentine front and a fold-over top with rounded corners. The timber displays rich grain patterns and polished surfaces throughout the structure. Three distinct visible details include the delicate light wood stringing, the shaped serpentine edge of the tabletop, and the smooth tapered form of the four corner legs. Practical dimensions measure 77 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Placement works well beside the front door or in an entrance hallway to hold daily accessories. The slim profile fits neatly against walls in living rooms or studies as an occasional surface. Displaying decorative items or serving drinks on the folded top surface suits social gatherings and quiet moments alike. The traditional English country house style blends easily with classic and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

An Edwardian serpentine tea table is an occasional piece of furniture produced between 1901 and 1910, featuring a contoured front apron and a hinged top designed to swing or fold open for social gatherings.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense mahogany, often embellished with lighter timber inlays such as boxwood or satinwood stringing, along with brass piano hinges for the folding mechanism.

Authentic pieces feature clean joinery, original brass hardware, natural timber grain variation, tapered square legs, and subtle geometric or ribbon inlays typical of the eras Neo-Classical revival style.

Positioned against a wall when folded, it functions as a compact console table for displaying ceramics or lighting, and can be extended into a room when additional table surface is required.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the wood grain, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture exposure.

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