What is a coaching table?

A coaching table is a portable piece featuring a folding X-frame base and a removable tray top. They were built for easy transport during travel. In modern rooms, they function well as flexible side tables or bedside stands that fold flat when not required.

How do fold-over card tables work?

Fold-over card tables feature a top hinged along the back edge that rotates and opens out to double the surface area. The pivoting top rests on a swinging frame or gate leg. Beneath the folding top, many examples include a concealed storage well designed for holding playing cards and counters.

Where were campaign tables used?

Campaign tables were manufactured for British military officers, diplomats, and travellers on colonial service. Their folding frames and removable parts allowed rapid packing into crates. Today, their robust construction and practical folding design make them durable additions to studies and living areas.

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Victorian folding furniture comprises ingenious space-saving tables, chairs, and screens in mahogany, walnut, and rosewood designed for travel, compact living, and versatile entertaining.