Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Cottage Diner
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122573
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Drop leaf flaps, Hinged mechanism
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 172 cm (68 in) x D 99 cm (39 in)

This 19th-century Victorian mahogany cottage diner functions as a practical drop-leaf dining table with a warm brown finish. The timber top has a well-figured grain, complemented by two hinged rectangular side flaps and slender turned legs with pointed spindle feet. Two of the supporting legs swing outward from the frame to hold the large leaves in place, revealing the operational mechanism beneath. The table measures 71 cm high, 172 cm wide, and 99 cm deep when fully open, folding down compactly when space is at a premium. In a contemporary home, this versatile piece fits neatly into a country-house kitchen, a compact dining room, or an open-plan living space as an extendable dining surface or a side console. The drop-leaf design allows the table to sit against a wall with both flaps lowered, or stand fully open to seat guests for meals. The rich grain of the wood brings traditional character to daily use.

FAQs

Originating during the nineteenth century, a Victorian drop-leaf table features hinged side flaps supported by moveable legs or brackets, designed to expand surface area while saving space in smaller living quarters.

These tables were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-turned legs, iron drop-leaf hinges, and mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display period-accurate hand-turned legs, brass or iron hinge hardware with original screws, uniform hand-cut joinery, and natural wear or patination beneath the tabletop.

Position the table against a wall with leaves lowered as a side console, or open both leaves in a dining nook paired with contemporary seating for a balanced blend of traditional and modern elements.

Maintain the timber surface by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, applying beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, and protecting the wood from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture.

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Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Cottage Diner

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