Antique tripod tables were first seen in the early 18th century, used as a candle holder as they could be easily moved around the room where light was needed. Antique tripod tables have a carved or turned pedestal, stand on three legs and have a hinged top that tilts up into a vertical position, so they can be stored away when not in use. The tops are circular ( the very best having a one piece solid mahogany tilt top ) and operates on the original iron mechanism. Some mechanisms are called a ‘bird cage’ and this enables the table top to spin on the pedestal, this was usually used as a gaming table. The dish top design, is a raised moulded edge around the top that protects items from being accidentally knocked off the table top. Country tripod tables were usually made from Oak, Fruit-wood or Elm and were made from two or three planks of solid wood rather than one full solid top. 19th Century examples can be veneered in Walnut or Rosewood with interesting decoration from a chessboard top to a segmented sunburst design. Here at Antiques World we get many antique tables for sale but if you are specifically looking for a tripod table, have a look below at a few we currently have on offer.
Antique Tripod Tables for Sale
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Regency Mahogany Twin Pillar Antique Dining Table£1,650.00 -
Superb Quality Twin Pedestal Antique Dining Table£1,450.00
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Elegant Antique Regency Rosewood Games Table£1,450.00
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Elegant Victorian Mahogany Antique Workbox / Side Table£1,450.00
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Spectacular Inlaid Antique Victorian Walnut Centre Table£1,450.00
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Stunning Antique Victorian Rosewood Dining Table£1,295.00
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Antique Inlaid Black Forest Occasional Table£1,295.00
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Spectacular William IV Mahogany Antique Work Table£1,295.00
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Small Victorian Amboyna Antique Occasional Table£795.00
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Elegant 19th Century Antique Mahogany Occasional Table£695.00
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Antique Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table£695.00
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Fine Antique Regency Tripod Table / Occasional Table£695.00
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Unusual Satinwood Victorian Jardinière / Side Table£595.00
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Country House Low Antique Georgian Oak Circular Table£495.00
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Elegant 19th century Mahogany Antique Lamp Table£495.00
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Quality Antique Georgian Mahogany Occasional Table£495.00
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Rare Early 19th Century Antique Burr Yew Table£0.00
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Magnificent Figured Walnut Inlaid Antique Oval Walnut Dining Table£0.00
Styles of Antique Tripod Tables
Some previous examples we have sold include this rare Mahogany Birdcage Antique Supper Tripod table circa 1790. It has a one piece beautifully carved shaped tilt top with gaming Wells, tilt top mechanism and four pillar birdcage action platform. This quality antique table stands on an elegant carved turned pedestal with acanthus leaf carvings and has tripod splayed legs again with beautiful carvings and pad feet.
Of the finest quality, this antique small burr walnut Victorian tripod table dates from ca. 1860 and is the ideal piece for a wine or lamp table. It has a beautifully figured circular top with moulded edge above an elegant turned central pedestal, has a tripod shaped base with small turned finials and has turned bun feet with concealed small brass castors.
This 18th Century Tripod Table of super quality. The pedestal is elegantly turned and stands on tripod splayed legs with pad feet. The top itself is constructed from a solid piece of mahogany and tilts on its original mechanism. It makes the perfect station for a lamp or precious ornament.
This spectacular inlaid Edwardian Tripod Table circa, 1900 has an unusual octagonal top with unique fretwork carved gallery top with central intricate beautifully inlaid section, using satinwood, ebony and boxwood.
This Walnut Victorian Tripod Table is Inlaid with a Chess Board on top and has an elegantly turned barley twist pedestal.
This Georgian table has a birdcage tilt top with inlaid segmented top
16 Comments. Leave new
please provide price of your soild mahogany antique Georgian birdcage top table.
Hi
Unfortunately these are sold examples on this page but to see our current selection please visit
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/antique/tables/
Kind regards
James
How can I tell who made mine? I found a “j” carved in the bottom and then what looks like a stamp that possibly reads “1057”.
Hi
sorry Im not sure who would have made it with the stamp J, its not a maker I have come across. does it not have any other names on there? as usually there would be an annitial J and then the last mane.
Thanks
James
Hi,
I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at your website.
I wonder if you might be able to help me to date and to solve the puzzle of an unusual little table of mine.
The table top itself is very small and a perfect heart shape ( bought for me by my husband for a valentine present :)) We have often puzzled the old look of the table top with the more sleek and machined look of the three bow legs and that of the centre piece which supports the legs and holds them together. The table top is engraved all around the edge in a very simple smooth, semi-sphere pattern. I don’t know which wood it is made from and would also be interested in what you think I should use to polish and care for it.
I would be delighted to be able to date the table and look forward to hearing from you.
With thanks.
Joanne Chard
Hi
Its probably best if you can email me a picture so I can advise further
Kind regards
James
I recently purchased a tilt table and I’m unsure of the age and value. The table appears old but but I have my doubts. Maybe you can shed some insight.
Three legged, brass or bronze toe caps with brass or bronze casters. Down each leg there is two strips of brass/bronze maybe 1/8″ inlayed. The brackets that hold the legs to the center of the base have “England” stamped in them. The top of the base and the bottom of the table have what appears to be “III” scribed on them. Maybe Roman numerals ???
The table top itself has a leather material in the center and around the outside of the top is a brass or bronze strip which is tacked on.
All the screws are “flat heads” and the two main screws that hold the top to the base are square heads 7/16″
Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
please provide price of your soild mahogany antique Georgian birdcage top table.
Hi
Unfortunately these are sold examples on this page but to see our current selection please visit
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/antique/tables/
Kind regards
James
Hi,
I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at your website.
I wonder if you might be able to help me to date and to solve the puzzle of an unusual little table of mine.
The table top itself is very small and a perfect heart shape ( bought for me by my husband for a valentine present :)) We have often puzzled the old look of the table top with the more sleek and machined look of the three bow legs and that of the centre piece which supports the legs and holds them together. The table top is engraved all around the edge in a very simple smooth, semi-sphere pattern. I don’t know which wood it is made from and would also be interested in what you think I should use to polish and care for it.
I would be delighted to be able to date the table and look forward to hearing from you.
With thanks.
Joanne Chard
Hi
Its probably best if you can email me a picture so I can advise further
Kind regards
James
I recently purchased a tilt table and I’m unsure of the age and value. The table appears old but but I have my doubts. Maybe you can shed some insight.
Three legged, brass or bronze toe caps with brass or bronze casters. Down each leg there is two strips of brass/bronze maybe 1/8″ inlayed. The brackets that hold the legs to the center of the base have “England” stamped in them. The top of the base and the bottom of the table have what appears to be “III” scribed on them. Maybe Roman numerals ???
The table top itself has a leather material in the center and around the outside of the top is a brass or bronze strip which is tacked on.
All the screws are “flat heads” and the two main screws that hold the top to the base are square heads 7/16″
Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
How can I tell who made mine? I found a “j” carved in the bottom and then what looks like a stamp that possibly reads “1057”.
Hi
sorry Im not sure who would have made it with the stamp J, its not a maker I have come across. does it not have any other names on there? as usually there would be an annitial J and then the last mane.
Thanks
James