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19th Century Cast Iron Lion Coffee Table Base
For sale by Karen Tarleton
for sale €351     $381
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Karen Tarleton

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19th Century Cast Iron Lion Coffee Table Base

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
Description

19th Century Cast Iron Lion Table Base . This table will just need a glass top and I have left this for you to do as you could have the size required to fit your room.

Please call or email me for more information.

Many thanks

Karen

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Cast Iron Table Base to the 19th Century.

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SA1024444
Description
19th Century Cast Iron Lion Table Base .
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This table will just need a glass top and I have left this for you to do as you could have the size required to fit your room.
Karen Tarleton

Please call or email me for more information.

Many thanks

Karen

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Cast Iron Table Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024444
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame.

19th Century Cast Iron Lion Coffee Table Base

Archive II A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
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Karen Tarleton
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A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame.
19th Century Cast Iron Lion Coffee Table Base
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A nineteenth-century cast iron coffee table base featuring twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular metal frame.
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  • ObjectCoffee Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Iron
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsLion figures, Plinth base, Rectangular iron frame, Patinated surface
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian coffee table base consists of twin sculptural lion figures supporting a rectangular iron frame in a dark bronze colour. The cast iron construction has a patinated surface finish, with the lions standing on octagonal plinth bases decorated with rope mouldings. The open framework requires a custom glass top to complete the piece, allowing adaptation to individual spatial needs. Measuring 42 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this versatile item suits integration into a living room or study as a statement coffee table. The substantial animal figures provide a distinctive architectural support, pairing traditional Victorian design elements with industrial metalwork for contemporary interior display.

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During the nineteenth century, advances in iron founding allowed manufacturers to produce ornate furniture in large quantities. Cast iron was widely utilised for both indoor decorative pieces and outdoor garden furniture due to its strength and capacity for intricate sculptural detailing.

Pieces were made using molten iron poured into sand moulds crafted by pattern makers. Once cooled, individual cast components were assembled using threaded iron rods, bolts, or cross-bars to form a rigid structural frame.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp moulding lines, substantial physical weight, and hand-finished joinery. Surface inspection typically reveals natural oxidation, layered patination, or slight irregularities characteristic of sand-casting techniques.

Heavy metal bases can be paired with modern clear glass or honed marble tops to balance visual weight. Positioning the table in a contemporary living space creates a textural contrast between industrial metalwork and modern soft furnishings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid water-based cleaners that promote rust. Applying a coat of clear microcrystalline wax preserves the existing patina and protects the iron from ambient moisture.
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