A fine Chippendale period mahogany tripod table, the octagonal top with balustraded gallery, supported on a fluted stem with collar above a baluster base with acanthus decoration, raised on cabriole legs with scrolled feet with leather castors, 67 cm diameter, 73 cm high. Note tripod tables became increasingly popular from the middle of the 18th century onwards as it became fashionable to drink tea and coffee in the home