How do I extend a mahogany banqueting table?

Most large examples utilise either drop-in leaves supported by telescopic rails or a mechanical wind-out system operated with a crank handle. Turning the handle separates the pedestals to create the precise gap required for the extra timber sections. Once opened to the correct width, the loose leaves drop into position and lock together using brass alignment pins or clips beneath the top. This design lets hosts adjust the seating capacity from intimate dinners to gatherings exceeding twenty guests.

What periods do these tables come from?

The pieces span the Georgian, Regency, William IV, and Victorian eras, alongside twentieth-century revival interpretations. George III and Regency examples often feature reeded legs and brass toe castors. Victorian iterations tend toward heavier proportions and deeper figured mahogany surfaces. Revival pieces from the early twentieth century replicate these earlier styles using traditional construction methods.

How many people can these tables seat?

Seating capacity ranges widely depending on the number of pedestals and extra leaves incorporated into the design. Standard twin pillar models typically accommodate ten to twelve diners comfortably. Four-pedestal tables equipped with multiple leaves expand significantly to seat twenty-two to twenty-eight people. The length and structural pillars determine the maximum seating limits.

What is Cuban mahogany?

Cuban mahogany is a dense, heavy hardwood harvested in the Caribbean and widely used in fine British cabinet making. It is prized for its rich, dark colour and dramatic grain figures. Due to historical depletion, furniture built from this specific timber possesses a distinctive weight and depth of tone that distinguishes it from later mahogany varieties.

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A mahogany banqueting table provides vast timber surfaces built to seat large gatherings through multiple pedestals and removable leaves.

William IV Extending Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat Twelve

19th century

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William IV Extending Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat Twelve

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£2,650

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19th century

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A Cuban Mahogany Extending Dining Table

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£12,500

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19th century

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Regency Mahogany Dining Table

From Thakeham Furniture

£6,600

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Irish Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table

19th century

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Irish Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£2,695

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Gillows Superb 19thc Mahogany Extending Dining Table

19th century

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Gillows Superb 19thc Mahogany Extending Dining Table

From Helios and Co Antiques

£28,950

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Gillows Large Extending Mahogany Inlaid Dining Table C1870

19th century

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Gillows Large Extending Mahogany Inlaid Dining Table C1870

From Helios and Co Antiques

£26,950

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Exhibition Quality Gillows of Lancaster Dining Table

19th century

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Exhibition Quality Gillows of Lancaster Dining Table

From Georgian Antiques

£7,250

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An ‘Imperial’ Action Mahogany Extending Dining Table Attributed to Gillows

19th century

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An ‘Imperial’ Action Mahogany Extending Dining Table Attributed to Gillows

From Shackladys Antiques

£9,800

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1900 - 1920

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Three Pedestal Dining Table

From The Fine Art Fund

£15,000

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18th century

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Gillow's Style Mahogany Dining Table

From Georgian Antiques

£8,750

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Listings feature mahogany banqueting tables spanning the Georgian, Regency, William IV, and Victorian periods, alongside early twentieth-century revival pieces.

Regency Mahogany Three Pillar Dining Table

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Three Pillar Dining Table

From Moxhams Antiques

£12,850

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Antique Mahogany Wind Out Extending Dining Table

1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Wind Out Extending Dining Table

From The Antique Shop

£1,495

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A Fine Regency Mahogany Gillows Narrow Extending Dining Table 120cm Wide

19th century

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A Fine Regency Mahogany Gillows Narrow Extending Dining Table 120cm Wide

From A Brookes

£9,250

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Georgian Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 12

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 12

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,950

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Quality William IV Extending Mahogany Dining Table and 3 Original Leaves

19th century

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Quality William IV Extending Mahogany Dining Table and 3 Original Leaves

From Georgian Antiques

£7,750

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Regency Mahogany 3 Leaf Extending Dining Table.

19th century

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Regency Mahogany 3 Leaf Extending Dining Table.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£895

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Mahogany Banqueting Table

William IV Extending Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat Twelve

A Cuban Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Regency Mahogany Dining Table

Irish Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Gillows Superb 19thc Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Gillows Large Extending Mahogany Inlaid Dining Table C1870

Exhibition Quality Gillows of Lancaster Dining Table

An ‘Imperial’ Action Mahogany Extending Dining Table Attributed to Gillows

Three Pedestal Dining Table

Gillow's Style Mahogany Dining Table

Regency Mahogany Three Pillar Dining Table

Antique Mahogany Wind Out Extending Dining Table

A Fine Regency Mahogany Gillows Narrow Extending Dining Table 120cm Wide

Georgian Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 12

Quality William IV Extending Mahogany Dining Table and 3 Original Leaves

Regency Mahogany 3 Leaf Extending Dining Table.

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