How do extra leaves work?

Extra leaves drop into the centre of the table when the pillars are pulled apart. Mechanisms vary between periods, but most rely on timber runners or alignment pins.

How many people do they seat?

Seating capacity ranges from compact four-seat drop-leaf versions up to grand tables seating twenty or more. Length increases according to the number of pillars and added leaves.

Are all these tables from the Regency period?

The selection includes authentic 19th-century and Georgian pieces alongside later revival models from around nineteen hundred to nineteen twenty. Styles span Regency, William IV, and George III eras.

What woods were used?

Mahogany is the primary timber seen across these listings, including figured and Cuban varieties. Oak also appears in structural elements alongside brass hardware.