Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pine Tilt-Top Breakfast Table

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A handsome and highly practical 19th-century English Victorian breakfast table, beautifully crafted in pine and distinguished by its generous tilt-top … Read more A handsome and highly practical 19th-century English Victorian breakfast table, beautifully crafted in pine and distinguished by its generous tilt-top design, elegant tripod base and wonderfully warm natural character. The substantial tabletop incorporates a practical tilting mechanism, allowing the top to be raised into an upright position when the table is not in use. This traditional feature makes the table considerably easier to store while also reflecting the practical ingenuity of 19th-century furniture design. The table is supported by an elegant tripod base, creating a well-balanced silhouette and providing stability while retaining a relatively open appearance beneath the top. Throughout, the pine displays particularly attractive natural grain, warm colouring and established character. The beauty and variation of the timber contribute to the table's appealing rustic quality while retaining the elegant proportions associated with Victorian furniture. with a top measuring approximately 107 cm by 105 cm, the table provides a generous surface while remaining compact enough for a variety of interiors. A knee height of 70 cm provides comfortable clearance when seated. Its versatile proportions make it particularly suitable as a breakfast or dining table, while it could equally serve as a centre table or substantial occasional table within a kitchen, dining room, drawing room or country interior. Presented in good antique condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its 19th-century origin. A highly desirable Victorian table combining beautifully grained pine, a practical tilting top, elegant tripod support and generous proportions within a wonderfully versatile and characterful design. Dimensions: Height: 73.5 cm Width: 107 cm Depth: 105 cm Knee Height: 70 cm Weight: Approximately 35 kg (77 lb). See less