A Fine Inlaid Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table with Crossbanded Edge, on Reeded Saber Legs with Original Casters, c.1820

This table attracted me with its beautiful form, which is very clean and precise, and its elegant cross-banding, all of which is original. Note the close up image of the flipped down top that shows the shrinkage and aging of the banding which is often replaced in its entirety. This table reads and is all untouched, repair-wise. The banding surrounds a magnificent most interesting mahogany surface that to me is like an oil painting by a contemporary artist.

Also of note is the scooped out endings of the reeded leg (shown in the detailed photos). This shows the level of finish and refinement in the work. The casters have large original wheels and the lift top mechanism makes this table very convenient for storage against the wall or use for seating when open.

The breakfast table form is very useful, because, having four legs and not three as in the smaller tripod tables, giving it stability while not having a number of legs, just a single pedestal, making seating flexible and comfortable.

Height: 29 in. Width: 37 in. Length: 52 in.