What is a parlour table used for?

These tables served multiple functions in historic homes, ranging from holding tea services and reading material to supporting card games and parlour amusements. They provided adaptable surfaces that could be moved easily where needed. Today, they function well as decorative display surfaces or functional occasional tables in living spaces, holding lamps, plants, and books while adding period character to a room.

How do I date a mahogany parlour table?

Dating relies on observing structural characteristics, timber choices, and stylistic cues. Georgian and early Victorian pieces often feature heavier timbers and hand-cut joinery, whilst Edwardian tables lean towards lighter frames, satinwood inlay, and multiple tiers. Secondary woods, finish types, and hardware like castors also offer clues. Comparing the decorative motifs to revival styles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries helps narrow down the decade of manufacture.

Are these tables sturdy enough for daily use?

Most parlour tables are robustly constructed from solid mahogany and sturdy secondary timbers designed for everyday household service. Occasional and centre tables handle normal loads like lamps and books with ease. However, delicate items such as fold-over card tables or multi-tiered occasional tables require gentle handling, particularly when moving them across thick carpets or operating older hinges and joints.

How do I care for mahogany furniture?

Mahogany benefits from consistent indoor humidity and protection from direct sunlight, which can fade the rich reddish-brown tones over time. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth prevents particulate build-up on polished surfaces. Occasional applications of appropriate wax maintain the sheen and nourish the wood. Avoid placing wet glasses or hot items directly on the antique finish to prevent water rings and heat damage.

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Mahogany parlour tables bring warmth and versatility to a room, offering practical surfaces shaped by Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian hands.

Victorian Oval Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

19th century

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Victorian Oval Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Mahogany Centre Table.

From A and B Antiques

£565

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Quality Antique 'Chippendale Revival' Mahogany Centre Table

19th century

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Quality Antique 'Chippendale Revival' Mahogany Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£1,285

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Wonderful Victorian Mahogany Centre Table

19th century

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Wonderful Victorian Mahogany Centre Table

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

19th century

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Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

From Masons Antiques

£3,750

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Victorian Mahogany Circular Top Centre Table

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Circular Top Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Inlaid Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table

1900 - 1920

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Inlaid Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table

From Limited Editions

£160

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Fine Quality Large Mahogany & Inlaid Centre Table

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Large Mahogany & Inlaid Centre Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£4,850

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Edwardian Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£150

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Sheraton Revival Mahogany Shaped Occasional Table

1900 - 1920

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Sheraton Revival Mahogany Shaped Occasional Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£625

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Listings feature mahogany parlour tables spanning the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, alongside revival styles like Chippendale and Louis XV.

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£450

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19th century

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C19th Mahogany Golf Game Table

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£3,250

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Edwardian Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Centre Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Centre Table

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Centre Table

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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Edwardian Mahogany and Satin Wood Crossbanded Sutherland Table with Canted Corners

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany and Satin Wood Crossbanded Sutherland Table with Canted Corners

From Y Not Antiques

£250

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Mahogany Parlour Table

Victorian Oval Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

Antique Mahogany Centre Table.

Quality Antique 'Chippendale Revival' Mahogany Centre Table

Wonderful Victorian Mahogany Centre Table

Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

Victorian Mahogany Circular Top Centre Table

Inlaid Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table

Fine Quality Large Mahogany & Inlaid Centre Table

Edwardian Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Shaped Occasional Table

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Oval Occasional Table

C19th Mahogany Golf Game Table

Edwardian Mahogany Shaped Top Centre Table

Edwardian Mahogany Centre Table

Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Centre Table

Edwardian Mahogany and Satin Wood Crossbanded Sutherland Table with Canted Corners

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