Philadelphia Tilt-top Tea Table

by Olin Rackley

Philadelphia Tilt-top Tea Table by Olin Rackley — view 1

The table is based on one shown in "Making a Piecrust Tea Table" by Tom Heller & Ron Clarkson, but not an exact copy. The finish is amber shellac, top coated with General Finishes oil & urethane semi-gloss. The hardware, a brass top latch to prevent accidental tilt, is from Horton Brasses.

Maker
Olin Rackley
Form
Tables
Period / style
chippendale
Primary wood
Walnut
Dimensions
Top, 32" dia. Distance from floor to top, 30 1/2"
Finish
See description