Sold 1 April 2025 · Camden Antiques

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Description

An attractive mid-Victorian period burr walnut coffee table. Of oval form and very well constructed in solid walnut with stunning burr walnut veneers. The quadraform base terminates in original brass castors. Sympathetically repolished and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 1422cms

Depth 91cms

Height 52cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

91cm (35.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1133174

Dealers Internal Reference

18255

Description

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Sympathetically repolished and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Camden Antiques

Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 1422cms

Depth 91cms

Height 52cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

91cm (35.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1133174

Dealers Internal Ref

18255

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Camden Antiques

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Camden Antiques

Telephone 07887 503 904

Location

Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom

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ObjectCoffee Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Carved edge frieze, Cabriole legs, Brass castors
SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, burr walnut became highly prized for high-end cabinet making due to its distinctive, swirling grain patterns created by tree growths. It was frequently utilised by master craftsmen to veneer sophisticated parlour and drawing-room furniture.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a solid pine or mahogany secondary framing underneath a finely figured burr walnut veneer. Construction often incorporates hand-carved solid walnut trim, mortise and tenon joinery, and brass castors concealed beneath the feet.

Authentication relies on examining the grain consistency, hand-cut dovetails where applicable, patination of the timber, and traditional finishing methods like shellac French polish. Genuine antique veneers will display natural imperfections and slight oxidisation rather than modern polyurethane coatings.

Pairing this piece with modern minimalist seating creates a striking contrast that highlights the rich grain and intricate carvings of the wood. It serves as a sophisticated focal point in a living room, balancing clean architectural lines with historical texture.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying and splitting. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the traditional French polish.