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Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840
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Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

19th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique sewing table. An English, burr walnut and maple ladies work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional visual appeal to this fine sewing table

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality burr walnut and bird's eye maple stocks present fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues dazzle across the attractive, Early Victorian form

Arranged with a drawer and trapezoid wool slide beneath a rectangular top surface

Beautifully inlaid throughout with quality boxwood stringing for further visual appeal

Useful drawer with a suite of compartments, dressed in a charming patterned paper

Dressed with a brass lined lock — in working order, key present

Deep wool slide pulls out gracefully, to reveal the useful storage with a height of 21.5cm (8.5'')

Turned baluster supports unit the graceful top with the delightful frame

Leaf carvings adorn the knee of the cabriole legs, united with collared stretcher

Riding smoothly upon a set of brass castors beneath scrolled toes

This is an eye-catching antique sewing table, boasting wonderful Early Victorian craftsmanship with versatility for the hobbyist and beautiful colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 61cm (24'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Top Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Top Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 24877

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1104941
Dealers Internal Reference
24877
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Description
This is an antique sewing table. An English, burr walnut and maple ladies work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional visual appeal to this fine sewing table

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 1. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

Quality burr walnut and bird's eye maple stocks present fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues dazzle across the attractive, Early Victorian form

Arranged with a drawer and trapezoid wool slide beneath a rectangular top surface

fig 2. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 2. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

Beautifully inlaid throughout with quality boxwood stringing for further visual appeal

Useful drawer with a suite of compartments, dressed in a charming patterned paper

Dressed with a brass lined lock — in working order, key present

fig 3. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 3. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

Deep wool slide pulls out gracefully, to reveal the useful storage with a height of 21.5cm (8.5'')

Turned baluster supports unit the graceful top with the delightful frame

Leaf carvings adorn the knee of the cabriole legs, united with collared stretcher

fig 4. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 4. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

Riding smoothly upon a set of brass castors beneath scrolled toes

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This is an eye-catching antique sewing table, boasting wonderful Early Victorian craftsmanship with versatility for the hobbyist and beautiful colour.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 5. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

Dimensions:

Max Width: 61cm (24'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Top Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Top Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 6. An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
fig 6. Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24877

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Sewing Table to the Victorian era.

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1104941
Dealers Internal Ref
24877
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
Antique Sewing Table, English, Burr Walnut, Ladies Work Box, Victorian, C.1840
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An antique Victorian burr walnut sewing table featuring a figured top, a single locking drawer, a suspended fabric well, and turned pillars on carved scroll feet with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned pedestals, Carved scroll feet, Fitted drawer
  • SizeH 71.5 cm (28 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A Victorian sewing table, often referred to as a work table or ladies work box, is a specialised piece of furniture designed during the 19th century to store needlework, threads, and crafting accessories, typically featuring an integrated fabric pouch and compartmentalised drawer.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid native timbers such as mahogany, oak, or pine, and frequently faced with highly figured veneers like burr walnut or rosewood, often supported by turned pedestals and carved scroll feet.

Authentic pieces from the 19th century typically display hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, genuine brass hardware, and traditional hand-applied polish finishes rather than modern synthetic lacquers.

This piece functions effectively as a compact side table or occasional surface in a living room or study, where its rich wood grain and historic character add warmth and texture to contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and central heating vents to prevent veneer lifting or splitting, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the polished surface.
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