Carved Tilt Top Philadelphia Pie Crust Tea Table

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    In colonial America only a few craftsmen were able to create the American Rococo (ornate) style that was popular during the Chippendale period. This form of ornate Pie Crust Tea Table furniture was made between 1750 and 1775 is considered to be a superlative Masterpiece of American craftsmanship.
    Candle Stand Tables and Pie Crust Tea Tables became popular during the 18th century when the consumption of tea was an afternoon social event. Carved Tea Tables with their rotating tops, were ideal for the hostess to pour tea, then rotate the Tea Table top to serve the guests. When the afternoon tea was finished, this candlestand tea table could be tilted upright for storage and display, until the next time it was needed. Tea tables were also used as card tables and to talk over the current events. The perfect table to display your Apple Tea Caddy and Bombe Tea Caddies! Similar period tea tables are the American Carved Tilt Top Tea Table and the Queen Anne Tilt-Top Tea Tables.

Tilt top Tea Table, c.

This rare reproduction tea table of the finest Honduran mahogany wood, has a ten-segment scalloped top and is often referred to as a Pie Crust Tea Table, claw table or pillar-and-claw table. The top rests on an open style bird cage which allows the pie crust table top to turn or tilt vertically. A fluted carved pillar leads to a compressed ball which is unique only to Philadelphia style tea tables. The ornate carving is also evident on the knee and foot of the cabriolet legs. An authentic original Chippendale carved tea table, similar in form to this, sold in 1999 at Christie's for over 1.5 million. This very unique item can be used as a serving table, card table, dining table, display table, or placed in its vertical position to display the beautiful rococo style carving. This museum quality tilt top tea table has an overall height of 28 1/2" with a 34" diameter pie crust tilt top. Fine artisan craftsmanship is evident in every detail. Additional information upon request. It is sure to become the focal point in your home.