What rooms suit an 18th century oak pedestal table?

These compact tables fit easily beside armchairs as lamp or wine stands, or serve as display surfaces in hallways and sitting rooms. Their modest footprints allow them to occupy awkward corners where larger furniture cannot go.

How do I spot a tilt top mechanism?

Look beneath the tabletop where a wooden block catch secures the pivoting mechanism to the central pillar. When released, the top tips vertically to rest flat against the shaft.

Are these tables heavy to move?

Most tripod tables and candle stands are lightweight and designed to be carried easily from room to room. Larger pedestal desks and supper tables, however, require two people to lift safely.