Tables
Tables evolved much along the same lines as seating furniture. Simple taven tables morphed into elaborate, fine, carved and gilded console tables with intricate mosaic marble tops. In England in the 16th and 17th centuries very long, narrow, oak tables with bulbous turned legs were made for grand halls to play the game of shuffle-board; in 1542 the game was even prohibited by law! As with chairs, tables were heavy in design and mainly constructed from oak. However, by the end of the 17th century, with the introduction of walnut and gilded carved pine, tables for all rooms and uses became possible and fashionable. The humble, rough tavern table evolved into furniture of quality and beauty. The diversity of what started as simple, utilitarian object is quite remarkable and its history along with bumps, bruises and patina make inspirational choices to furnish our homes. Use, enjoy and pass on to future custodians.
A French walnut writing table
£395.00
A fine marquetry centre table in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
£2800.00
A George III oak lowboy
£550.00
An oak tray top tripod table
£375.00
A large oak gate leg dining table
£2200.00
A French torchere stand
£395.00
A decorative mahogany based occasional table
£290.00
Marble topped mahogany console table
£700.00
A walnut bureau plat
£900.00
A specimen marble table
£1250.00
Early 17th century oak side table
£650.00
A Chinese hardwood marble topped table
£365.00
A mahogany tripod wine table
£375.00
A continental inlaid drum table
£2200.00
10 seat mahogany dining table
£2250.00
Two drawer mahogany writing table
£775.00
A burr walnut writing desk
£1200.00
A free standing low table
£425.00
A Georgian mahogany lamp or wine table
£400.00
Pair of bamboo stands
£390.00