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Nineteenth Century Giltwood Drum Table
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Nineteenth Century Giltwood Drum Table

19th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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An unusual early Nineteenth Century carved giltwood octagonal drum table; the drum table's leathered top with a carved gadrooned edge above four frieze drawers decorated with carved strapwork. The table's drawers are cedar lined, a great sign of quality, and one drawer is compartmentalised and another retains its original writing slope. The drum table raised on an elegnatly scrolling four splay stem which terminates in a plinth base.

Circa: 1840

This is the first drum table I have seen made out of giltwood and it has survived in remarkably untouched condition. The drum table's leather top is original as is the leather on the writing slope. The majority of the drum table's gilded decoration is also original.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Giltwood Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.8cm (29.06")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120294
Dealers Internal Reference
BA465
Description
An unusual early Nineteenth Century carved giltwood octagonal drum table; the drum table's leathered top with a carved gadrooned edge above four frieze drawers decorated with carved strapwork.
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The table's drawers are cedar lined, a great sign of quality, and one drawer is compartmentalised and another retains its original writing slope.
Reindeer Antiques

The drum table raised on an elegnatly scrolling four splay stem which terminates in a plinth base.

fig 1. An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base.
fig 1. Nineteenth Century Giltwood Drum Table

Circa: 1840

This is the first drum table I have seen made out of giltwood and it has survived in remarkably untouched condition. The drum table's leather top is original as is the leather on the writing slope. The majority of the drum table's gilded decoration is also original.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Giltwood Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Height
73.8cm (29.06")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120294
Dealers Internal Ref
BA465
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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Archive I An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nineteenth Century Giltwood Drum Table

Archive II An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. View II
Archive III An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base. View VI
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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
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An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base.
Nineteenth Century Giltwood Drum Table
Ref: SA1120294
An antique octagonal giltwood drum table featuring an inset black leather top, carved frieze drawer, and elaborate scroll pedestal base.
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency / Victorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Leather
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Scroll pedestal base, Carved giltwood frieze, Inset leather surface
  • SizeH 73.8 cm (29 in) x W 84.5 cm (33 in) x D 84.5 cm (33 in)

Nineteenth century giltwood furniture frequently draws on classical Revival styles, incorporating ornate carved wooden frames coated in thin layers of gold leaf to project opulence and status.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or pine, which are gessoed, carved by hand, and finished with metallic leaf or gold paint applied over a bole base.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-carved details, the natural ageing and craquelure of the gesso and gold leaf layer, and the traditional joinery visible beneath the frame.

Such a piece serves as a striking focal point in a minimalist room, contrasting clean modern architectural lines with historical craftsmanship and textured metallic finishes.

Giltwood requires careful maintenance, involving dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and protection from direct sunlight, high humidity, and abrasive cleaning agents to prevent the gold leaf from flaking.
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