Regency Mahogany Sewing Table 19th Century

Name: Regency Sewing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1063547
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSewing Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass, Boxwood
ColourWarm Brown, Red
MotifsPleated fabric bin, Turned pedestal, Splayed quadripartite legs, Brass castors
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This Regency sewing table is a practical and decorative antique made from warm brown mahogany with boxwood string inlay and a vibrant red pleated fabric work bin. The piece has a rectangular lift-up lid, a turned pedestal support, and splayed quadripartite legs fitted with original brass castors. Visible details include delicate stringing along the frieze, a small central keyhole on the drawer front, and ring turnings on the central column. The table stands 79 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item suits a variety of settings where a compact storage table is required. It works well placed in an empty corner of a living room, beside a favourite armchair in a study, or as a bedside table in a bedroom. The enclosed compartment and fabric storage basket offer practical space for small personal items, sewing accessories, or stationery, while the traditional Regency style adds historical character to domestic interiors.

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A Regency sewing table, also known as a work table, is a small piece of occasional furniture popular in early nineteenth-century Britain. Designed primarily for women to store needlework supplies and textiles, these tables typically feature storage drawers and a fabric-lined pouch or basket beneath the main tabletop.

Regency work tables were commonly crafted from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood. Construction frequently involved delicate boxwood or brass string inlay, turned wooden pedestal columns, pleated silk or velvet fabric wells, and brass cap castors.

Authentic Regency pieces can be identified by classical proportions, turned or reeded pedestal stems, and quadripartite or tripod splayed legs. Hardware such as original brass castors, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and aged silk or pleated fabric work wells are key indicators of age.

An antique sewing table works as a versatile occasional side table in a modern living space or bedroom. Positioned beside an armchair or in a reading nook, its compact footprint allows it to function as a plant stand or decorative display surface.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp environments to protect both the timber veneer and original fabric elements.

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