© 2000, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2019  D. Beach, Whispering Woodworks LLC
Made with Xara

Boston Turret Top Tea Table Reproduction

 This is a reproduction of a very well know tea table that was originally built in the Boston area around 1755 - 1765.  The original table that this piece was based on is one of a group of six tables known to exist with this very distinct turret or scalloped top design.   My reproduction is based on the original table on display in the Winterthur Museum.   The top is made from a single piece of mahogany which is carved out in the center to create the raised lip around the edge - i.e. the scrolled edge is not applied, it is carved from the solid. All the carving of the top on this piece was done by hand - including the initial hollowing.  The feet, legs, knees and top are entirely hand carved following pictures taken from the original table.
Whispering Woodworks David S. Beach  Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions Leesburg, VA 703-737-2126
These pieces are examples of the type of work I do. Let me know what I can build for you.

Features

• Constructed from Mahogany • Reproduction of the table in the Winterthur collection.  • Dimensions: approximately 30" wide x 19.5" deep x 28" high • Hand carved details including: ball and claw feet, foliage on the knees, and scalloped table top. • Table is finished with hand applied shellac - waxed and buffed to a satiny smooth finish
Detail views of the knee carving and the dished top with carved rim.
Detail views of hand carved feet - showing the characteristic "Boston style" swept back side talons.
© 2000, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2019  D. Beach, Whispering Woodworks LLC
Made with Xara

Boston Turret Top Tea Table

Reproduction

 This is a reproduction of a very well know tea table that was originally built in the Boston area around 1755 - 1765.  The original table that this piece was based on is one of a group of six tables known to exist with this very distinct turret or scalloped top design.   My reproduction is based on the original table on display in the Winterthur Museum.   The top is made from a single piece of mahogany which is carved out in the center to create the raised lip around the edge - i.e. the scrolled edge is not applied, it is carved from the solid. All the carving of the top on this piece was done by hand - including the initial hollowing.  The feet, legs, knees and top are entirely hand carved following pictures taken from the original table.
Whispering Woodworks David S. Beach  Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions Leesburg, VA 703-737-2126
These pieces are examples of the type of work I do. Let me know what I can build for you.

Features

• Constructed from Mahogany • Reproduction of the table in the Winterthur collection.  • Dimensions: approximately 30" wide x 19.5" deep x 28" high • Hand carved details including: ball and claw feet, foliage on the knees, and scalloped table top. • Table is finished with hand applied shellac - waxed and buffed to a satiny smooth finish
Detail views of the knee carving and the dished top with carved rim.
Detail views of hand carved feet - showing the characteristic "Boston style" swept back side talons.