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An 18th Century Oak Architect’s Table, C.1740
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An 18th Century Oak Architect’s Table, C.1740

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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An unusual 18th century oak Architect’s table in remarkably original condition. C.1740-50. The planked and moulded top above a plain frieze, retaining the original kidney escutcheon. Raised on four, straight cabriole legs carved with lappets. The top opens to reveal the interior with an adjustable writing surface, retaining the original ‘penny-end’ hinges and tooled leather surface. Of wonderful colour and patina. A useful size for use as a desk or centre table.

Measures - 75cm H x 91cm W x 70cm D

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An unusual 18th century oak Architect’s table in remarkably original condition. C.1740-50. The planked and moulded top above a plain frieze, retaining the original kidney escutcheon. Raised on four, straight cabriole legs carved with lappets.
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The top opens to reveal the interior with an adjustable writing surface, retaining the original ‘penny-end’ hinges and tooled leather surface.
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Of wonderful colour and patina. A useful size for use as a desk or centre table.

Measures - 75cm H x 91cm W x 70cm D

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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18th Century Oak Architect’s Table, C.1740

Archive II An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View VIII
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Archive X An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View X
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An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
An 18th century oak Architect’s table, c.1740
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An 18th-century oak architect table featuring a rectangular top, a single frieze drawer with a brass escutcheon, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Frieze drawer, Brass escutcheon

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Architects tables emerged in Georgian Britain to accommodate the rising demand for technical drawing, drafting, and reading equipment among professionals and wealthy amateurs.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails in drawers, and often incorporated adjustable mechanical ratchets.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber for period-appropriate tool marks, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, natural patination, and traditional joinery consistent with eighteenth-century cabinet-making techniques.

Such functional antiques serve well as statement writing desks or console surfaces, pairing effectively with minimalist contemporary seating to create a striking contrast between old and new.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the surface with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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