Are these tables made of solid ebony?

Some pieces utilise solid ebony or heavy veneers, particularly those originating from colonial workshops where the timber was locally abundant. Other examples employ ebonised wood over secondary timbers to achieve a similar dark finish. Examination of the underside and grain patterns helps reveal whether a piece is solid exotic hardwood or a secondary timber given an ebonised surface treatment.

How do I care for an ebony table?

Maintenance requires keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight, which can dry out dense tropical hardwoods and cause splitting in historical veneers. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth preserves the natural sheen of the dark polished surface. Harsh chemical polishes should be avoided in favour of traditional waxes suited to antique furniture, applied sparingly to maintain the integrity of the wood and any brass or parcel-gilt details.

What is the difference between a centre table and a side table?

A centre table is finished on all sides to stand freely in the middle of a room, functioning as a primary decorative and utilitarian surface. Side tables are generally constructed to sit flush against a wall or within a specific interior alcove. Historical examples of both types appear in various periods, with centre tables often featuring elaborate tripod bases or central pedestals designed for all-angle viewing.

How can I tell a seventeenth-century table from a nineteenth-century one?

Seventeenth-century pieces often display Flemish Baroque or William and Mary characteristics, such as basket tops, heavy structural mouldings, and intricate parquetry work. Nineteenth-century interpretations frequently lean towards Regency, Aesthetic Movement, or Anglo-Ceylonese colonial styles with distinct turning and specimen wood accents. Joinery techniques, tool marks, and the choice of secondary woods inside drawers or beneath tabletops provide further physical evidence for dating an antique piece accurately.

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A black ebony table brings a dense, dark grain and a heavy presence into a room, offering centuries of cabinet-making craft in solid wood, ebonised surfaces, and fine veneers.