tip table

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Definition

Noun: A tip table is a type of pedestal table with a top that is attached by a hinge. This hinge allows the tabletop to be tilted or pivoted upwards until it stands in a vertical position, typically to save space when the table is not in use.

Usage

A tip table is used as a space-saving piece of furniture. When needed, its top is lowered to a horizontal position to function as a regular table surface. When not in use, the top is tipped up vertically against a wall.

Examples
  • The small apartment was perfect for a tip table, as it could be folded away against the wall.
  • She tilted the tip table to a vertical position to create more floor space in the studio.
  • The antique tip table had a beautifully carved pedestal base.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: Tip tables were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, often found in dining parlors or small living spaces.
  • Functional Description: The mechanism typically involves a locking device or support leg to secure the tabletop in both the horizontal (in-use) and vertical (stored) positions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tilt-top table: A direct synonym for a tip table.
  • Pembroke table: A specific style of drop-leaf table, which is related but distinct; its leaves fold down rather than the entire top tilting.
  • Pedestal table: A broader category of table supported by a single central column, which includes tip tables.
Synonyms
  • Tilt-top table
  • Tip-top table (less common)
Antonyms
  • Fixed-table
  • Stationary table
Noun
  1. a pedestal table whose top is hinged so that it can be tilted to a vertical position

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