How do I use a tilt-top table?

The top pivots on a horizontal hinge, allowing it to lock flat for dining or tilt vertically to save space against a wall. This practical design allowed large breakfast and centre tables to be moved aside when the room was needed for other activities.

Where should I place a centre table?

These pieces are finished on all sides to stand freely in the middle of a room, rather than pushed against a wall. They function well in entrance halls, libraries, or drawing rooms where access from multiple sides is useful.

How do I distinguish George III from Regency styles?

George III pieces often display restrained classical carving and rich mahogany tones dating from the later eighteenth century. Regency examples frequently incorporate bolder brass inlays, rosewood veneers, and heavier pedestal bases influenced by classical antiquity.