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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Georgian Oak Side Table

From Dickinsons Antiques

£1,200

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19th century

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A Fine Quality 19th Century Chippendale Style Occasional Table

From Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

£495

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Antique William IV Walnut & Mahogany Wine Table C.1830

19th century

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Antique William IV Walnut & Mahogany Wine Table C.1830

From Founders Antiques

£445

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1900 - 1920

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Trio of Mahogany Edwardian Wine Tables

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£410

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Exceptional George II Side Table/lowboy Attributed to Giles Grendey

18th century

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Exceptional George II Side Table/lowboy Attributed to Giles Grendey

From Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

£22,000

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Regency Burr Oak Tripod Occasional Table / Lamp Table

19th century

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Regency Burr Oak Tripod Occasional Table / Lamp Table

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£2,400

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18th century

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George III Writing Desk/side Table

From Hunt Gather Antiques

£765

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1900 - 1920

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Burr Walnut Sofa Table

From Camden Antiques

£575

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Occasional Wine Table

From Shackladys Antiques

£295

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Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table C.1820

19th century

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Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table C.1820

From Founders Antiques

£545

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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.

19th century

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Walnut & Mahogany Tripod Table

From Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

£760

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Carved Cuban Mahogany Wine Table – Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£556

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19th century

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William 1vth Mahogany Occasional Table

From Helios and Co Antiques

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Burr Walnut Tray Top Side Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£575

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19th century

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Fine Regency Pembroke Table

From Holmes Antiques

£1,200

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19th century

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Fabulous Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Folding Side Lamp Hall Table

From Richardsons Antiques

£295

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Georgian Carved Occasional Table

Georgian Oak Side Table

A Fine Quality 19th Century Chippendale Style Occasional Table

Antique William IV Walnut & Mahogany Wine Table C.1830

Trio of Mahogany Edwardian Wine Tables

Exceptional George II Side Table/lowboy Attributed to Giles Grendey

Regency Burr Oak Tripod Occasional Table / Lamp Table

George III Writing Desk/side Table

Burr Walnut Sofa Table

Mahogany Occasional Wine Table

Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table C.1820

Walnut & Mahogany Tripod Table

Antique 19th Century Carved Cuban Mahogany Wine Table – Fine Quality

William 1vth Mahogany Occasional Table

Antique Burr Walnut Tray Top Side Table

Fine Regency Pembroke Table

Fabulous Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Folding Side Lamp Hall Table

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