Where did these tables sit?

These tables stood unanchored in the middle of drawing rooms, libraries, and grand hallways. Their freestanding design allowed people to walk entirely around them. In period homes, they acted as central display surfaces for lamps, books, and decorative objects, or served practical purposes for dining and breakfast.

A loo table is a large circular or oval table designed for the nineteenth-century card game of loo. These heavy pieces usually feature tilt tops and sturdy pedestal bases. Because of their generous proportions, they frequently double as large dining or centre tables in modern interiors.

How do I tell Regency from Victorian pieces?

Regency tables, dating from the early nineteenth century, tend to show cleaner classical lines, flame mahogany veneers, and restrained brass detailing. They reflect a strong influence of ancient Greek and Roman design. Victorian pieces, produced later in the century, often embrace heavier proportions, elaborate carved walnut, intricate marquetry, and revival styles like French Louis XV.