Sold 8 November 2025 · James R Millington Antiques

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Description

Late Victorian mahogany dressing table with a swing mirror which has turned top spindles. There are four small top trinket drawers , with two short and three long drawers all with brass handles,

Physical Dimensions

Height

166cm (65.35")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1890s.

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SA1091208

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Description

Late Victorian mahogany dressing table with a swing mirror which has turned top spindles.

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There are four small top trinket drawers , with two short and three long drawers all with brass handles,.

James R Millington Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

166cm (65.35")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091208

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

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ObjectDressing Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSwivelling mirror, Turned spindles, Dovetail drawers, Brass drop handles
SizeH 166 cm (65 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and is characterised by robust construction, dark timbers like mahogany and walnut, and often incorporates revived historical motifs and functional storage solutions.

Cabinet makers of this era predominantly utilised solid mahogany, walnut, and pine for secondary framing, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass or cast-iron hardware, and mercury-silvered glass for the mirrors.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer boxes, subtle signs of age like oxidisation on the mirror backing, timber shrinkage cracks, and original brass swing handles.

Pairing a dark wood antique with minimalist modern decor creates a striking focal point; keep the surface uncluttered with a simple tray, and balance the traditional form against neutral or softly textured walls.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, applying traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent warping.