How do I use a tilt-top table?

Release the brass catch beneath the surface to pivot the circular top into a vertical position for compact storage. Return the top to the horizontal plane and secure the latch firmly before placing objects on the surface.

Are these tables suitable for everyday dining?

These nineteenth-century circular tables offer generous proportions and sturdy pedestal bases well suited to daily meals. Use protective mats to guard the polished rosewood finish against heat and moisture marks.

How do I tell Regency from Victorian examples?

Regency and William IV pieces often display bolder architectural pedestal carving, brass inlays, and classical proportions dating from the early decades. Victorian variations tend towards heavier frames, snap-top mechanisms, and more ornate floral or foliate carvings from the mid-nineteenth century onwards.

How do I care for rosewood furniture?

Keep timber surfaces away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the rosewood veneer from drying or fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply occasional specialist wax to maintain the deep lustre.