When travelling as a military officer, it is important to have adequate furniture to provide comforts as well as utility. Most officers had a folding bed as well as stools or other places to sit. There was also a need for tables upon which to dine, confer with officers, and to spread documents and maps upon.

Lord Cornwallis had such a table that he carried throughout the war. It was made in England from mahogany and featured a cross-buck leg design and a top that lifted off allowing the legs to fold. This made for efficiency in packing as well as a sturdy surface upon which to work.

After offering his surrender at Yorktown, Virginia which effectively brought the military portions of the war to a close, he left this table behind with a local resident who preserved it. It is now in the collections and on display at the Yorktown Battle site National Park. I make a close copy of this table with the main difference being that it can be made of cherry or maple rather than mahogany.

The table is 6 feet long, 30 inches wide, and 30 inches high making for comfortable seating for 6. The finish is a natural finish with no stains allowing the beauty of the grain to be on display.