What is a tripod tier table?

A tripod tier table is a multi-level piece with three legs, often called a dumb waiter or etagere. These tables offer stacked surfaces for serving or display.

How were these tables used?

They were used historically to hold food, drink or tableware during meals without requiring constant attendance. Today they function as occasional side tables or lamp stands.

Which periods do they come from?

The recorded pieces originate mainly from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including Georgian and Victorian eras. Design details often reflect the prevailing style of those periods.