A loo table is a large nineteenth-century circular or oval table designed for dining, social gatherings, and the card game known as loo. These pieces feature heavy central pedestals and tilting tops that made them versatile and easy to store against walls.

How do you use a tilt top?

The top releases via a catch underneath, allowing the heavy rosewood surface to pivot from a horizontal position to a vertical one. This clever mechanism saved valuable floor space in nineteenth-century drawing rooms when the tables were not required for dining or games.

How do I date a rosewood table?

Dating relies on examining the stylistic clues, cabinet-making techniques, and wood types recorded across the nineteenth century. Early examples often display William IV influences, while later Victorian pieces incorporate specific pedestal carvings and marquetry.

Where should I place a centre table?

These large circular tables suit principal reception rooms, grand halls, and open dining spaces where they can be appreciated from all angles. Because many feature finished timber and elaborate pedestals, they work best positioned centrally rather than pushed against a wall.

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Victorian Rosewood Loo Table

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A victorian rosewood loo table is a grand circular or oval tilt-top piece designed for evening gatherings, offering rich grain and sturdy pillar bases.