What is a cantterbury used for?

Canterburys were designed to hold sheet music, periodicals, or books close to a seating area. Their partitioned compartments kept bound materials upright and organised. Fitted with small wheels, these stands could be rolled near a piano or reading chair and pushed away when floor space was required.

How do I tell Regency from Georgian pieces?

Regency items generally feature bolder classical revival motifs, such as brass inlays, sabots, and heavier rosewood or mahogany grains. Proportions often lean towards heavier, architectural lines. Georgian designs tend to rely on carving rather than metal inlay, showing distinct bracket feet or plain mahogany surfaces before the more mobile, wheel-mounted trend dominated.

Are these castors original?

Original castors match the period timber, metal patination, and fixing methods standard to early nineteenth-century cabinet making. Brass sockets should show natural wear consistent with age. Replacements are common because rolling components endured heavy friction and weight over generations of daily domestic movement.

Can I use these tables on modern wooden floors?

Original metal castors can scratch delicate modern timber if rolled under heavy weight. Placing protective cups underneath prevents marking. Ensure the small wheels rotate freely before moving the table across any finished surface to avoid dragging the brass mount directly on the floor.

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Regency Furniture on Castors

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Regency furniture on castors brings mobility to formal dining rooms and libraries, pairing mahogany and rosewood with brass wheels for effortless room re-arrangements.