How do folding tea tables function?

These tables operate using a hinged leaf that pivots on a central pivot or swings out on a gateleg frame to double the surface area. The mechanism allows the furniture to sit compactly against a parlor wall when not in use. When expanded, the secondary flap rests upon the extended framework to provide a stable platform for tea service or cards.

What is a Sutherland table?

A Sutherland table is a specific form of drop-leaf table characterised by very narrow fixed centre leaves and wide folding flaps supported by swinging gatelegs. This design minimises the footprint of the furniture when folded completely down. Victorian makers produced these in walnut and mahogany, frequently incorporating inlaid marquetry or turned spindle supports.

How are card tables different from tea tables?

Card tables typically feature a fold-over top lined with baize or felt on the interior surface, designed specifically for evening gaming and social play. Tea tables focus on a polished wooden surface intended for displaying porcelain and serving refreshments. Many nineteenth-century examples combine both functions, providing a finished wood top that conceals a gaming surface underneath.

Where were Anglo-Indian tables made?

Anglo-Indian tables originate from nineteenth-century workshops in regions such as Hoshiarpur and Benares, combining traditional Indian carving techniques with British furniture forms. Artisans utilised padauk and exotic woods inlaid with brass or carved with intricate foliage and animal motifs. These pieces reflect the cross-cultural exchange of the colonial period, resulting in distinctive occasional and side tables.

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A victorian folding tea table is a versatile surface engineered for entertaining, pivoting and expanding to suit the drawing room.

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Baby Walnut Sutherland Table

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Rare Anglo Indian Antique Carved Table

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C19th Mahogany Tea Table with Four Swept Legs and Carved Detailing

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C19th Mahogany Tea Table with Four Swept Legs and Carved Detailing

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Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Sutherland Table

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Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Sutherland Table

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Walnut Card Table

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Walnut Card Table

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19th Century Carved Walnut and Ebonised Card Table

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Antique Burr Walnut Baby Sutherland Occasional Table

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Antique Burr Walnut Baby Sutherland Occasional Table

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19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Card Table

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Fine Burr Walnut Sutherland Oval Table

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The documented forms include Sutherland tables, Pembroke tables, demi-lune consoles, and octagonal occasional tables originating from British and Anglo-Indian workshops.

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A Card Table by Lamb of Manchester

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Antique Fold-over Games Table, English, Edwards & Roberts, London Circa 1880

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Antique Fold-over Games Table, English, Edwards & Roberts, London Circa 1880

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19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

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Sheesham Wood Bone Inlaid Hoshiapur Folding Table

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Sheesham Wood Bone Inlaid Hoshiapur Folding Table

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Edwardian Solid Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Sutherland Occasional Table C1890

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Solid Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Sutherland Occasional Table C1890

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William IV Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table

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Victorian Folding Tea Table

Baby Walnut Sutherland Table

Rare Anglo Indian Antique Carved Table

C19th Mahogany Tea Table with Four Swept Legs and Carved Detailing

Victorian Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Sutherland Table

Walnut Card Table

Walnut Card Table

19th Century Carved Walnut and Ebonised Card Table

Antique Burr Walnut Baby Sutherland Occasional Table

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Card Table

Fine Burr Walnut Sutherland Oval Table

A Card Table by Lamb of Manchester

Antique Fold-over Games Table, English, Edwards & Roberts, London Circa 1880

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Card Table

Sheesham Wood Bone Inlaid Hoshiapur Folding Table

Edwardian Solid Mahogany Small Drop Leaf Sutherland Occasional Table C1890

William IV Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table

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