Tilt Top Table

Besides serving as functional pieces, antique tilt-top tables are also reflections of a bygone era of design and craftsmanship. Various styles and periods can be found in antique tilt-top tables, from elegant Victorian designs to modern mid-century designs. Typically, these tables stand upright on carved or turned pedestals, atop three legs. Despite its utilitarian uses, this table style was more popular due to its aesthetics than its functionality. Collectors and fans have been fascinated by these tilting tables throughout history. 

 In England, tilt-top tables became popular in the early 18th century and were used as dining tables, tea tables, gaming tables, and candle holders. The period was characterized by lavish marquetry, ornate inlays, and elegant cabriole legs, reminiscent of Rococo and Neoclassical styles. Aside from their functional beauty, these tables also demonstrated a sense of taste and luxury. It was not long before these tables became a household necessity in 18th-century America. American parlors and drawing rooms became commonplace with tilt-top tables between 1740 and 1790. American furniture was made with a great deal of inspiration from English furniture makers in the 18th century. During the 17th and 18th centuries, an increasing number of American pieces had solid provenances, giving them proof of their American origin. The tables were designed in the styles of the Chippendale, Federal, and English Queen Anne. The Federal Period saw the continued production of tilt-top tables, many of which featured neoclassical pillars and legs. 

Most of these tables feature ornate carvings, inlays, paintings, or veneers on their pedestals and tops. A Chippendale table is richly decorative with elaborate carvings, while a Queen Anne table is characterized by graceful lines and fine details. On the other hand, Victorian tables are larger and more elaborately carved, often with marble tops and wood inlays. There are different types of tops for such tables, including plain tops, round tops, cookie-corner tops, pie-crust tops, and plate tops. Various shapes of pedestals, tops, and legs were designed based on their original structure and shape. Usually made of mahogany, tilt-top tables can also be made of cherry or walnut. As one of the most popular types of furniture, tilt-top tables are still highly sought after by collectors today.

Tilt Top Table for Auction

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