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Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table
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Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table

19th century
Sold 19 August 2024 · William Carr Antiques
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A Scottish 19th century faux bamboo side table by John Taylor & Son of Edinburgh, C.1870

Beautifully crafted with octagonal top and pull-out candle or brush slide, raised on splayed legs terminating in original brass and ceramic casters.

After 1850, the company's workshops relocated to 109-10 Princes Street. By 1852, Taylor and Son were granted the prestigious title of 'Cabinet-makers and Upholsterers in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen at Edinburgh.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1053295
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A Scottish 19th century faux bamboo side table by John Taylor & Son of Edinburgh, C.1870
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Beautifully crafted with octagonal top and pull-out candle or brush slide, raised on splayed legs terminating in original brass and ceramic casters.
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fig 1. An octagonal mahogany side table with turned faux bamboo legs and brass castors.
fig 1. Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table

After 1850, the company's workshops relocated to 109-10 Princes Street. By 1852, Taylor and Son were granted the prestigious title of 'Cabinet-makers and Upholsterers in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen at Edinburgh.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053295
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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An octagonal mahogany side table with turned faux bamboo legs and brass castors.
Mahogany Faux Bamboo Side Table
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An octagonal mahogany side table with turned faux bamboo legs and brass castors.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turned legs, Octagonal top, X-stretcher base, Brass castors
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

Faux bamboo furniture gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, heavily influenced by trade with Asia and the British Aesthetic movement. Craftsmen carved hardwoods like mahogany or ash to mimic the segmented nodes of natural bamboo canes.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany, birch, or beech. The distinct jointed rings were hand-turned on a lathe, and frames were frequently assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic items feature hand-turned wooden nodes that show slight natural variations, aged patina in the timber grain, and period fixings such as brass castors or hand-cut screws rather than modern hardware.

This piece works well as an accent table in a living room or study, providing textural contrast against upholstered seating or minimalist walls, and serving as a stable surface for lighting or decorative objects.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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