What is a brass occasional table used for?

These pieces function as portable surfaces placed beside seating or beds to hold lamps, drinks, or books. Their compact proportions allow them to move easily around a room as needed. Certain variations, such as two-tier etageres or magazine racks, offer dedicated space for periodicals and smaller display items.

How do I date a brass table?

Dating relies on combining the underlying style, construction techniques, and materials. Pieces from the 1920s and 1930s often show Art Deco or modernist influences alongside traditional brass work. Earlier nineteenth-century examples frequently pair brass inlay with dense timbers like rosewood or mahogany, reflecting Regency or Victorian cabinet-making standards.

Cairoware describes brass metalwork decorated with intricate hand-engraved patterns inlaid with copper and white metal. This tradition gained popularity in Egypt during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Tables in this style often feature hexagonal tops and folding wooden bases designed for easy transport.

How do I clean brass and copper?

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft cloth to preserve the natural patina accumulated over decades. Aggressive polishing can strip away historic surface character and delicate engraving. For pieces with leather, marble, or lacquered tops, care must be taken to keep moisture away from vulnerable joints and inset materials.

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A brass occasional table brings a warm metallic gleam to a room, offering a versatile surface that moves easily wherever required.

1920 - 1940

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Pretty French Mahogany Occasional Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£925

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Marquetry Inlaid Louis XVI Style Gueridon, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Marquetry Inlaid Louis XVI Style Gueridon, Circa 1890.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,000

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Regency Revival Mahogany Coffee Table Table

19th century

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Regency Revival Mahogany Coffee Table Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency

19th century

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4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table C.1850

19th century

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Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table C.1850

From Regent Antiques

£1,550

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19th century

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Pair of Antique French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Étagères

From The Antique Furniture Company

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Sofa Side Table

From James R Millington Antiques

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Lovely 18thc Mahogany Pembroke Side Table

18th century

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A Lovely 18thc Mahogany Pembroke Side Table

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£1,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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George III Sheraton Period Satinwood Table

18th century

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George III Sheraton Period Satinwood Table

From Walton House Antiques

£1,895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Butlers Tray Circa 1880

From Beau Nash Bath

£1,180

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings show pieces spanning the 1920s and 1930s, utilising brass, copper, leather, white metal, and glass in forms that include side tables and magazine racks.