Sold 31 January 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles

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Description

Good example of a Victorian Walnut Loo Table. The walnut has a good patina and burr finishing to the centre with moulded edge. It sits on a carved column base with four carved cabriole legs with castors. The tiptop mechanism is in good working order and is nicely finished underneath.

Dimensions - 135 x 102 x 72 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Loo Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

102cm (40.16")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1097413

Description

Dimensions - 135 x 102 x 72 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Loo Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

102cm (40.16")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1097413

About the Dealer

Rue des Fontenelles

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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Devon
United Kingdom

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ObjectCentre Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFigured burr walnut veneer, Carved central pedestal, Quadruped scrolled legs, Tilt-top mechanism
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 102 cm (40 in)

FAQs

A loo table is a type of large round or oval parlour table popular during the 19th century, traditionally used for playing the card game loo. The tops were typically hinged with a tilt mechanism to allow the table to be stored flat against a wall when not in use.

These tables are commonly constructed using a dense secondary softwood framework veneered with highly figured burr walnut, supported by a heavily carved solid walnut central pillar and quadruped base fitted with castors.

Authenticity is identified through traditional construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine burr walnut grain patterns with natural ageing, heavy brass or ceramic castors, and original timber shrinkage cracks beneath the finish.

This piece works effectively as a dramatic centre table in a spacious entrance hall or as a grand dining table in a mixed-period interior, pairing well with minimalist modern seating to create a striking contrast.

Burr walnut veneer requires protection from direct sunlight and fluctuating relative humidity to prevent warping or splitting. Maintenance should be limited to occasional dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and traditional beeswax application.