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What is a Capstan table?

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What is a Capstan table?
A Capstan table is a specific type of dining table designed by David Boardman Fletcher in 1835 and manufactured by Fletcher Burwell-Taylor. It is a round dining table with six leaves that allow it to easily expand to accommodate more guests. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Regency Style Rosewood And Gilded "Jupe" Capstan Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
and additional rectangular leaves to expand fully. These tables have the ability to expand and remain
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Very Rare 19th Century Extending Jupe Table by Maple & Co
By Robert Jupe, Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A very rare ‘Jupe’s’ extensible mechanical action circular dining table By Maple & Co
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Large 9ft x 6ft3" Oval Flame Mahogany Jupe Dining Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
dining table, dating from the second half of the 20th century. The flame mahogany veneers on the top
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 9ftx6ft3" Oval Flame Mahogany Jupe Dining Table & 12 chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
extending dining table with a matching set of twelve Bar Back dining chairs, dating from the second half of
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
Located in Norwell, MA
hanging from davits, raised cabins, doors, portholes, hatches, skylights, wheel, binnacle, capstan, funnel
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20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Two Twin Staved Glass Piggins c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
of fine strawberry diamond cutting below each stave. Lens cutting externally. Stem : Capstan Foot
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Antique 1840s Irish Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

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