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Antique Burr Walnut Sewing Work Lamp Table
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Antique Burr Walnut Sewing Work Lamp Table

19th century
Description

Magnificent Antique Burr Walnut Cradle Base

Victorian Sewing Work Lamp Table On Cradle Base.

Working Lock and Key.

Circa 1860

28ins x 27ins x 18ins

71cm x 68.5cm x 45.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Sewing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08779345
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Pierced fretwork covers over inner wells: fine needlework fittings.
Four-pillar cradle base with carved scroll uprights: Rococo revival design.
Book-matched burr walnut top: natural figure framed by a serpentine moulded edge.
White ceramic wheel casters: original hardware under the carved cabriole feet.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111335
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Description
Magnificent Antique Burr Walnut Cradle Base

Victorian Sewing Work Lamp Table On Cradle Base.

Working Lock and Key.

Circa 1860

28ins x 27ins x 18ins

71cm x 68.5cm x 45.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Sewing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08779345
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Pierced fretwork covers over inner wells: fine needlework fittings.
Four-pillar cradle base with carved scroll uprights: Rococo revival design.
Book-matched burr walnut top: natural figure framed by a serpentine moulded edge.
White ceramic wheel casters: original hardware under the carved cabriole feet.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1111335
David Wolfenden Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors.

Antique Burr Walnut Sewing Work Lamp Table

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors. View III
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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors.
Antique Burr Walnut Sewing Work Lamp Table
Ref: SA1111335
A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a shaped lid, fabric work well beneath, carved C-scroll supports, a central finial, and four feet on castors.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, C-scroll supports, Fabric work well, Turned central finial
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This Victorian sewing work lamp table from 1860 is built from warm brown burr walnut and walnut, with a light fabric container and brass castors. The piece takes the form of an occasional table measuring 71 cm high, 68.5 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. A shaped top with burr walnut veneer sits above a pale cream fabric work well and carved C-scroll supports, while the lower structure incorporates a turned central finial and four scrolling feet mounted on castors. The wood displays a polished brown finish with natural grain patterns across the top and base. In a contemporary home, this table functions as an end-of-a-sofa piece or a decorative lamp table in a living room, drawing room, or hallway. The work well beneath the lid provides enclosed storage for small items, whilst the flat surface accommodates a reading lamp, decorative objects, or drinks. The compact proportions allow the table to sit beside seating or in a corner without dominating the floor space, suiting traditional and eclectic English country house interiors alike.

FAQs

Victorian sewing tables, also known as work tables, gained popularity during the nineteenth century as specialized domestic furniture. They provided ladies with a dedicated space for embroidery, mending, and needlework, incorporating storage drawers and textile wells.

These tables were predominantly crafted from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. High-end examples featured figurative burr walnut veneers, fabric-covered silk or velvet wells, and cast brass fittings or castors.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved scrollwork, original brass ceramic castors, and period-appropriate joinery such as dovetail joints inside the well compartments. Natural age patination and grain matching on the burr veneer are also key indicators.

A Victorian work table serves well as an occasional side table beside a armchair, an accent piece in a bay window, or a compact bedside table. Its compact proportions make it suitable for narrow reading nooks or living room seating areas.

Preserve burr walnut by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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