Victorian Burr Walnut Lamp Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Burr Walnut Lamp Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079191
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr veneer top, Pierced fretwork supports, Carved foliate scrolls, Trestle base
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian lamp table is from 1860 in the Victorian style. The piece uses solid walnut and burr walnut veneer with a warm brown colour and a polished finish. The rectangular top displays book-matched burr walnut veneers enclosed by a thumbnail moulding to the surround. Elaborate carved decorations adorn the solid walnut trestle base, including hanging fruits and pierced fretwork supports with carved foliate scrolls. The base terminates in scroll feet resting on the floor. The dimensions are 72 cm high, 92 cm wide and 51 cm deep. Placement suits use as an end of a sofa or a lamp table within a living space. The table stands independently on its trestle base. Everyday use in a home accommodates placing lamps, decorative items or drinks upon the surface. The construction provides a sturdy platform for domestic items while introducing period character to the interior decoration scheme.

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Victorian burr walnut furniture, popular during the mid-to-late 19th century, is distinguished by figure-rich veneer cut from walnut tree burl growths. These pieces often feature ornate fretwork, turned trestle supports, and classical carved motifs reflecting the historicist design trends of the era.

Cabinetmakers typically constructed solid timber frames finished with figured veneers on prominent flat surfaces such as table tops. Carved end-supports were fashioned from solid walnut using hand-chiselled fretwork, mortise and tenon joints, and hand-cut wooden pegs.

Authentic pieces exhibit variations in veneer thickness, hand-carved details along pierced supports, and genuine age-related wear beneath the base structure. Original examples typically feature French polish finishes with light micro-crazing and period-appropriate joinery.

Position the piece as an accent table beside a contemporary sofa or within a hallway alcove to introduce visual texture. Contrast the detailed timber grain with clean-lined ceramic lamps, neutral linen textiles, or minimalist modern artwork.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture in the wood. Position the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent the veneer from drying or lifting.

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