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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18th Century Coffee Table in Walnut

From Youlls Antiques

£795

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1900 - 1920

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Walnut 2 Drawer Side Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£925

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18th century

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Fine Quality 18th Century George II Mahogany Tripod Table with Superb Original, Rich Patina

From LVS Decorative Arts

£5,250

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19th century

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Unusual Mahogany Writing Table / Side Table

From Athey Antiques

£675

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19th century

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Early 19th C. Oak Side Table

From The Old Yard

£625

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18th century

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18th Century Side Table

From Hunt Gather Antiques

£695

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Antique Burr Walnut Occasional / Coffee Table

1920 - 1940

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Antique Burr Walnut Occasional / Coffee Table

From The Antique Shop

£365

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Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table

19th century

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Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table

From London City Antiques

£1,485

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18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Lamp Table.

From F E Anderson Antiques

£325

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19th century

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Rare Pair of 19th Century, George 3rd Style Mahogany Occasional Tables (From the Estate of the Late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, Sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)

From Georgian Antiques

£2,450

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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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Antique Mahogany Tripod Table Tilt Top

From Penderyn Antiques

£650

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Occasional Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£395

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Quality Antique George III Mahogany Wine Table/ Kettle Stand

18th century

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Quality Antique George III Mahogany Wine Table/ Kettle Stand

From London City Antiques

£2,100

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Antique Rare George III Carved Mahogany Folding Corner Table

19th century

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Antique Rare George III Carved Mahogany Folding Corner Table

From London City Antiques

£1,385

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Carved Tripod Table

From Spitalfields House

£1,200

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Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£525

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Georgian Carved Occasional Table

18th Century Coffee Table in Walnut

Walnut 2 Drawer Side Table

Fine Quality 18th Century George II Mahogany Tripod Table with Superb Original, Rich Patina

Unusual Mahogany Writing Table / Side Table

Early 19th C. Oak Side Table

18th Century Side Table

Antique Burr Walnut Occasional / Coffee Table

Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table

Georgian Mahogany Lamp Table.

Rare Pair of 19th Century, George 3rd Style Mahogany Occasional Tables (From the Estate of the Late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, Sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)

Antique Mahogany Tripod Table Tilt Top

Antique Mahogany Occasional Table

Quality Antique George III Mahogany Wine Table/ Kettle Stand

Antique Rare George III Carved Mahogany Folding Corner Table

Rare 18th Century Carved Tripod Table

Antique Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

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