What is a butler's tray table?

A butler's tray table consists of a removable wooden tray resting on a collapsible folding stand. This design allowed servants to carry provisions to a room and fold the stand away when the service concluded.

How do gateleg tables fold?

Gateleg tables use hinged flaps supported by pivoting legs that swing out from the central frame. When the legs are swung back against the frame, the leaves drop down vertically to save floor space.

Where were campaign tables used?

Campaign tables were built for military officers on active service requiring portable furniture that packed flat. They utilise folding frames and removable tops to facilitate transport during military campaigns.

What is an Anglo-Indian table?

Anglo-Indian tables are pieces produced in India during the British colonial period for export or domestic use. They frequently feature dense padauk timber, intricate hand-carving, and brass or ivory inlay work.

How do I care for a wooden folding table?

Care involves dusting with a soft cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the polished timber surface. Avoid placing folding tables near direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and hinge strain.

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A folding wooden side table offers flexible surface space and straightforward storage, appearing here in forms ranging from butler's trays to gatelegs.