With a rectangular solid mahogany top and four legs joined by stretchers, these four lightweight, delicate tables were designed to be easily carried around to be used wherever convenient. Each of the four examples in the Bust Room are unique, though at first glance are very similar. They were probably produced by different cabinetmakers in the Chippendale firm, hence their slight variations of design. Whilst they are displayed in the corners of the Bust Room, they were originally designed to be used in the Adam-designed part of the House, as the Regency extension had not yet been constructed.

Commissioned by Ninian and Penelope Home, three other examples, one with eight legs, are also in the Trust’s collection. These four tables were conserved in the autumn of 2022 as they all had issues with stability and loose and/or missing frame supports. They had also suffered from past damage from stains or knocks. All the tops were secured and other issues resolved, then the tables were waxed and polished.