What is a tilt table used for?

These tables served as adaptable furniture in nineteenth-century homes, functioning as intimate dining spots, breakfast surfaces, or occasional wine stands. When not in use, the top folded flat so the piece could stand compactly against a wall.

How do you operate the tilt mechanism?

A brass catch or spring latch beneath the top releases the mechanism, allowing the heavy wooden surface to pivot upward on its central axis. Gravity and a secure lock hold it flat when you push it back down for use.

Are these tables solid mahogany?

Many examples feature solid mahogany construction, particularly on smaller tripod wine tables and turned pedestals. Larger breakfast tables frequently employ dense mahogany veneers, including highly figured flame mahogany applied over sturdy secondary timbers.

How do I spot a Regency style table?

Regency and Regency Revival pieces often display classical restraint, featuring bold pedestals, reeded columns, and substantial brass paw feet. They emphasise clean architectural lines rather than the heavy carved ornamentation seen on later Victorian examples.