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Fine 19th-century Specimen Side Table with Oak Base
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Fine 19th-century Specimen Side Table with Oak Base

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

A beautifully proportioned 19th-century side table, boasting an impressive, distinctive profile and exquisite material pairings. Its elegant scale and highly detailed design make it an unforgettable choice for an inviting hallway corner, living room, or a well-lit library space.

The table is defined by its striking exotic specimen veneered top, which showcases a mesmerising arrangement of rare materials and intricate geometric artistry. The vibrant, contrasting tones of the patterned surface pair beautifully with the understated elegance of the sturdy oak base, offering both exceptional versatility and a sophisticated touch of historic charm to the room.

The piece is in excellent showroom condition. It has been beautifully preserved and is ready for immediate use and placement in the home.

Dimensions:

* Height - 73.5cm

* Diameter - 40.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1131513
Dealers Internal Reference
036
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A beautifully proportioned 19th-century side table, boasting an impressive, distinctive profile and exquisite material pairings.
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Its elegant scale and highly detailed design make it an unforgettable choice for an inviting hallway corner, living room, or a well-lit library space.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs.
fig 1. Fine 19th-century Specimen Side Table with Oak Base

The table is defined by its striking exotic specimen veneered top, which showcases a mesmerising arrangement of rare materials and intricate geometric artistry. The vibrant, contrasting tones of the patterned surface pair beautifully with the understated elegance of the sturdy oak base, offering both exceptional versatility and a sophisticated touch of historic charm to the room.

The piece is in excellent showroom condition. It has been beautifully preserved and is ready for immediate use and placement in the home.

Dimensions:

Height - 73.5cm

Diameter - 40.5cm

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131513
Dealers Internal Ref
036
Colton Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2024
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Archive I A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs.

Fine 19th-century Specimen Side Table with Oak Base

Archive II A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs. View III
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A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs.
Fine 19th-Century Specimen Side Table with Oak Base
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A 19th-century specimen wood side table featuring a circular tabletop inlaid with radiating timber segments, supported on a turned oak pedestal stem with tripod cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Mixed Wood Veneers
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRadiating marquetry top, Turned oak stem, Tripod cabriole legs
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This 19th-century Victorian side table exemplifies traditional craftsmanship through its combination of oak and mixed wood veneers in warm brown tones. The circular tabletop displays a radiating marquetry pattern of inlaid timber segments in contrasting dark and light woods, centred on a detailed floral motif. Beneath the top stands a turned oak pedestal stem featuring classical ring mouldings and a bulbous lower section, supported on three slender tripod cabriole legs with pointed scroll feet. The dimensions are 73.5 cm high by 40.5 cm wide and 40.5 cm deep. Such a piece suits placement at the end of a sofa in a living room, within a gentleman's library, or positioned in an inviting hallway corner. The sturdy base balances the decorative surface, offering an understated foundation that complements various interiors. The preservation maintains the structural integrity and surface quality for daily placement in a home.

FAQs

A specimen wood table features a tabletop decorated with geometric marquetry or parquetry to display diverse native or exotic timber varieties. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these items served both as functional furniture and as collector pieces showcasing woodwork craftsmanship.

These tables typically pair a solid hardwood base, such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, with a top veneered in contrasting woods such as yew, rosewood, and satinwood. The individual timber segments are fitted precisely into radiating, starburst, or mosaic patterns over a stable wooden core.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle natural shrinkage across veneer seams, hand-turned pedestals, and original joinery beneath the top structure. Hand-cut veneers often exhibit slight variations in thickness compared to modern machine-veneered reproductions.

Position the table alongside an armchair or within an alcove where the decorative top remains visible. The varied wood tones harmonise with contemporary neutral schemes as well as traditional timber-panelled spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to protect the wood veneers from drying or lifting.
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