What is a Pembroke table?

A Pembroke table is a compact design featuring drop leaves supported by hinged brackets. This format allowed tables to sit neatly against a wall until extra surface space was required.

How do I use a tilt top table?

A tilt top table mechanism allows the wooden surface to pivot upright on its base. This clever design saved valuable floor space in smaller rooms when the table was not in active use.

What is a dumb waiter?

A dumb waiter consists of multiple circular tiers arranged vertically on a single central column. These pieces served as convenient auxiliary storage for serving items during meals.

How do I identify a Georgian table?

Georgian tables date from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, displaying classic proportions and restrained decoration. Cabinetmakers of this era relied heavily on solid mahogany and precise craftsmanship rather than heavy ornamentation.