Where should I place a console table?

These tables suit hallways, drawing rooms and dining spaces where floor space is limited. Their shallow depth allows them to sit flush against a wall beneath a mirror or painting. Freestanding versions can also float in larger rooms, offering a finished appearance from every angle.

How do I use a fold-over top?

The hinged top swings open to double the surface area for card games, tea or writing. Many examples conceal a lined well or space beneath the folding leaf. Care is needed when operating the swivel mechanism to avoid straining the pivot joints.

How do I identify a Regency piece?

Key indicators include classical architectural motifs, brass inlay, scroll or lyre supports and rosewood veneers. The construction methods reflect cabinet making practices from the early nineteenth century. Secondary woods and fixing types provide further context for dating an individual table.