Stunning Early 1800s Georgian Tripod Wine Table / End Table with Amazing Patina

Beautifully time-worn, antique, Southern European, chestnut wood end or side table. This relatively small size antique table is a joy to look at and the history of this kind of table makes it very interesting as well. Pay tables or paying tables were initially used by tax collectors and later in time (in the latter part of the middle ages), when most cities started to have their own currency, came the need for 'money exchangers'. A lot of the first money exchangers in 'early Netherlands' came from the Italian region of Lombardy and their name for these paying tables was 'banco'. Yes, it is this where also the English word 'bank' originates from. Pretty soon these money exchangers, who mainly serviced businessmen and travelers, also started 'safekeeping' and lending money. These tables therefor are at the very root of banking and just like some banks in this day and age, some of these earliest 'bankers' did not keep enough cash in their tables to be able to pay out when clients needed their money. This sometimes would lead to a lynching whereby the table of that particular money lender would be broken into pieces. The Italian word for such a broken table...

Fine quality, geometrical design, late 19th century table. This beautiful quality hardwood table of colonial origin comes with a stunning grain in the solid wooden table top. This m...

Handcrafted and organically beautiful 1950s table. This handcrafted table from the midcentury era is both beautiful and functional. The natural material tabletop is made of a stunning slice of timber and it even comes with the original bark. The grain in this tree trunk top really is a joy to look at and the color (or patina) makes it even more desirable. The mint condition legs come with equally mint metal feet that can tilt a little which makes this table level...

Mid-19th century table with an inlaid top. This hand-carved and handcrafted table can be used for all kinds of purposes. The tripod base is beautifully carved in the shape of Black Forest tree branches and the inlaid marquetry top has star motives...

Handcrafted, hand carved and hand painted, wooden church wall console. We have sold quite a number of ecclesiastical antiques over the years, but we can't remember ever owning and s...

Elegant and practical size table for all kinds of purposes. This superb, early 1900s French table is made in the style of Louis XVI and it can be used for various purposes. However,...

An English Georgian period oak side table from the early 19th century, with single drawer, turned legs and stretchers. Born in England during the early years of the 19th century, thi...

An English Georgian period oak table from the early 19th century, with lift top and turned base. Born in England during the reign of George III, this ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Georgian circa 1800 walnut tripod lamp wine table A truly sublime piece, this is very elegant and has subtle a...

A Pair of Late Georgian adjustable tripod tables Attributed to Gillows Carved from mahogany, the tables supported on fluted and splayed legs with carved ball feet, the turned and...

Early 20th century Edwardian Walnut wine table with tripod Barley Twist column over three feet. This exquisite table is absolutely beautiful and measures 19 inches in diameter and st...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hardwood Victorian side table. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, wax, and polish. Dimension: Ø 47 x H 68.5 ...