How were occasional tables used historically?

These compact tables served multiple domestic purposes, acting as movable stands for tea, reading materials, or lighting. Their portability allowed occupants to place them beside seating areas as needed. Larger variants functioned as supper tables or writing surfaces within reception rooms. Their flexible design made them essential furnishings in period interiors.

What is a tilt-top table mechanism?

A tilt-top mechanism uses a hinged block beneath the surface allowing the table top to pivot vertically. This allowed the furniture to be tucked away against room perimeters when unoccupied. Many examples incorporate a birdcage device beneath the hinge, enabling the vertical top to also rotate horizontally. This engineering reflects the ingenuity of period cabinetmakers.

How do I identify a Georgian piece?

Authentic pieces from the Georgian era display characteristic timber choices like dense mahogany or walnut, accompanied by hand-cut joints. Look for proportions, hand-carved tripod legs, and period surface patination. Later nineteenth-century revivals often replicate these forms but utilise different internal construction methods or machine tooling. Comparing the timber ageing and joinery helps clarify the manufacturing period.

How should I care for antique timber?

Protect antique wood by maintaining stable room humidity and avoiding direct exposure to strong sunlight or heat sources. Gentle dusting with a dry cloth prevents surface accumulation. Apply occasional natural wax feeds sparingly to nourish the grain and preserve the patina. Avoid modern silicone polishes that can permanently alter the historic finish.

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A georgian carved occasional table is a versatile antique support piece bringing warmth and period craft to small spaces.

18th century

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Late 18thc Mahogany Silver Table

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£2,200

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£455

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18th century

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Antique Oak Side Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£490

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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Fine Chippendale Style Mahogany Wine Tables

From Ebury Trading

£1,950

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Table

From Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

£850

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19th century

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William IV Mahogany Pier Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,395

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Side Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£850

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18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Side Table

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£2,500

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19th century

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19th Century Serpentine Mahogany Centre Table

From Walton House Antiques

£1,250

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18th century

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A Fine George II Mahogany Tea Table

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,750

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The listings on this page span the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, featuring woods like mahogany, oak, walnut, and rosewood across side, wine, and tilt-top forms.

Antique Georgian Regency Gillows Goncalo Alves Tripod Flower Lamp Occasional Pie Crust Side Wine Table Gillow

19th century

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Antique Georgian Regency Gillows Goncalo Alves Tripod Flower Lamp Occasional Pie Crust Side Wine Table Gillow

From CJ Antiques

£3,465

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19th century

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Antique William IV Drop Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£1,375

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19th century

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A Regency Mahogany Dropleaf Side Table

From Chequers Antiques

£1,275

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Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table C1800

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table C1800

From Aramis Antiques

£450

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Georgian Silver Table

From Spitalfields House

£6,850

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A Rare Pair of Fine Quality Sheraton Mahogany Wine Table with Spiral Fluted Stem in Excellent Condition.

18th century

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A Rare Pair of Fine Quality Sheraton Mahogany Wine Table with Spiral Fluted Stem in Excellent Condition.

From A Brookes

£5,375

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Georgian Carved Occasional Table

Late 18thc Mahogany Silver Table

Mahogany Nest of 3 Tables

Antique Oak Side Table

A Pair of Fine Chippendale Style Mahogany Wine Tables

18th Century Oak Table

William IV Mahogany Pier Table

18th Century Oak Side Table

Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Side Table

19th Century Serpentine Mahogany Centre Table

A Fine George II Mahogany Tea Table

Antique Georgian Regency Gillows Goncalo Alves Tripod Flower Lamp Occasional Pie Crust Side Wine Table Gillow

Antique William IV Drop Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany 19th Century

A Regency Mahogany Dropleaf Side Table

Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table C1800

Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Georgian Silver Table

A Rare Pair of Fine Quality Sheraton Mahogany Wine Table with Spiral Fluted Stem in Excellent Condition.

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