What tables use castors?

Small side tables, Pembroke tables, and larger dining tables utilise castors to ease movement across floors. These fittings appear on pieces designed for frequent repositioning in nineteenth-century interiors.

Are castors original?

Original castors match the period of the table and fit securely into turned wooden feet. Replacements often show mismatched brass patination or screw holes that differ from the surrounding timber age.

Dating relies on timber choice, leg turning styles, and the manufacturing method of the brass wheels. Georgian and Regency pieces display hand-turned elements whereas Edwardian examples exhibit later machine production.

Domestic staff rolled these tables across carpets to adjust room layouts for dining or reading. Drop leaves and drawers added practical utility to the movable surfaces.