What is a snap top table?

A snap top table is an occasional or dining piece featuring a hinged mechanism that allows the circular surface to pivot and lock into a vertical position. This clever design meant the furniture could be pushed flat against a wall to save floor space in smaller eighteenth-century rooms.

How do you use a tilt top table today?

These pieces serve well as lamp tables beside armchairs or as occasional surfaces in living areas and hallways. Their tilting mechanism also lets you display the figured timber grain as decorative wall-facing art when the table is not holding drinks or books.

What woods were used for Georgian tables?

Cabinetmakers relied heavily on mahogany imported from Cuba and Honduras, alongside native English oak and walnut. Finer examples frequently showcase decorative veneers such as flame mahogany or burr walnut on the primary circular boards.

What is a birdcage mechanism?

A birdcage is an ingenious assembly of small wooden spindles and blocks situated directly beneath the table top. It allows the surface to rotate independently while also tilting, giving the user two distinct movements in one clever support.

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A georgian snap table brings ingenious folding action and timber warmth to a room, offering the versatility of a surface that clears away when not in use.