What is a snap table used for?

These pieces served primarily as supper tables, tea tables, or occasional surfaces in period drawing rooms. When finished with the meal, the top snapped into a vertical position so the furniture could be pushed against the wall.

How do I identify a Georgian style snap table?

Look for a circular timber top supported by a central pillar and three curving legs. Key indicators include tilt mechanisms, tripod bases, and optional decorative borders such as pie crust edges.

What is the difference between 18th century and revival pieces?

Eighteenth century examples display the original patination and timber shrinkage of the period in which they were first made. Georgian revival pieces, built later in the 19th or 20th centuries, copy those earlier proportions using traditional cabinet-making methods.

How do I live with a tilt top table?

Position the table beside a chair or sofa where its compact footprint can handle everyday cups and books. You can keep the top tilted against a wall when you need extra floor space in smaller rooms.