How do you open a swivel top table?

The upper leaf rotates ninety degrees on a centre pivot to rest across the frame, then folds back to double the surface area. Inside this movement, many examples reveal a hidden recess or well designed for storing cards and counters.

What were mahogany swivel top tables used for?

These tables served dual purposes in period homes, functioning as console or side tables against walls when closed. When pivoted and unfolded, they provided a stable surface for tea service or evening card games in the parlour.

How can I tell a Regency table from a Victorian one?

Regency pieces often feature brass inlay, pedestal bases with sabre legs, and classical proportions dating from around eighteen hundred to eighteen twenty. Victorian versions tend to have heavier proportions, bolder carved detailing, and darker polished timber finishes from the mid-nineteenth century onwards.

What is flame mahogany?

Flame mahogany is a decorative veneer harvested from the junction where branches meet the main tree trunk. This specific cut creates a dramatic, rolling pattern that resembles flickering fire, prized by cabinet makers for top surfaces.