Description

2-1/2″ Solid Brass Card Table Hinges: Precision for Fine Furniture

The essential hardware for Federal-style demi-lune and flip-top tables.

For the master woodworker or the meticulous restorer, the 2-1/2″ Solid Brass Card Table Hinge is a critical component for period-correct furniture. Specifically engineered for tables with folding tops—such as the classic Federal demi-lune—these hinges allow a tabletop to flip 180 degrees while remaining perfectly flush and stable.

Unlike common stamped hinges, our card table hinges are machined from solid brass extrusions. This ensures the tight tolerances required for a seamless fit, preventing the “lip” or misalignment often found with inferior hardware.

Engineering for the Perfect Flip:

• Flush-Mount Design: These hinges are designed to be mortised into the edge and top of the table, allowing the two leaves to sit perfectly flat when open.

• Machined Strength: Machined from solid brass with a substantial 1/8″ thickness, these hinges provide the structural integrity needed to support the weight of a heavy mahogany or cherry flip-top.

• Smooth, Tight Operation: Our precision machining process results in a 5-knuckle joint with zero “slop,” ensuring your table leaf stays aligned year after year.

• Authentic Aesthetics: The clean, rectangular profile is the historical standard for fine furniture from the 18th century through today.

Product Specifications:

• Length: 2-1/2″

• Width (Open): 1-1/8″

• Thickness: 1/8″

• Material: Machined Solid Brass Extrusions

• Ideal For: Card tables, demi-lune tables, and tea tables with 3/4″ to 1″ tops.

• Unit: Sold individually.

• Installation Kit: Includes a set of color-matched solid brass screws plus a set of zinc-plated steel screws for easier pre-threading.

Hand-Applied Finishes for Every Era:

Whether you are building a brand-new heirloom or restoring a 200-year-old antique, we offer seven finishes to match your vision. Choose our Light Antique for a subtle, aged look, Polished Brass for a brilliant traditional shine, or Oil-Rubbed Bronze for a deep, historic feel.

The Horton Brasses Difference

Since 1936, Horton Brasses has provided the woodworking community with hardware that honors the traditions of fine craftsmanship. Our card table hinges are widely regarded by furniture makers as the gold standard for stability and period-accuracy. When you invest in Horton Brasses, you are choosing hardware that is built to last as long as the furniture it supports.