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Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860
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Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860

19th century
Description

Gorgeous Victorian burr walnut trumpet workbox with a hexagonal hinged top revealing space for sewing etc

Love the trumpet form

Table top opens up to reveal green beize lined sewing compartments

Viewings available by appointment

Bought from a private house sale in London's Knightsbridge

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the 1860s.

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SA1142106
Description
Gorgeous Victorian burr walnut trumpet workbox with a hexagonal hinged top revealing space for sewing etc

Love the trumpet form

Table top opens up to reveal green beize lined sewing compartments

Viewings available by appointment

Bought from a private house sale in London's Knightsbridge

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142106
Canonbury Antiques
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A Victorian octagonal burr walnut sewing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a fretwork trumpet column, and carved tripod legs.
Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860
Ref: SA1142106
A Victorian octagonal burr walnut sewing table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a fretwork trumpet column, and carved tripod legs.
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  • ObjectSewing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Marquetry inlay, Pierced fretwork, Tripod legs
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian sewing table dates from 1860 in the Victorian style. Constructed from warm brown burr walnut and walnut wood with wood inlay, the piece displays an octagonal top with marquetry inlay, a pierced fretwork trumpet column, and carved tripod legs. Further visual details include a keyhole escutcheon on the scalloped frieze, turned stem elements, and scrolled feet. Measuring 30 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, it provides a compact surface and storage container. Position this sewing box in an empty corner of a living room, bedroom or hallway as an accent table. The hinged lid opens to reveal green baize-lined sewing compartments inside for hobby storage while keeping small items tidy.

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A Victorian trumpet work table is a specialised piece of needlework furniture characterised by a tapered conical body mounted on a tripod pedestal, produced predominantly during the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

These tables were typically crafted from cabinet woods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently adorned with burr veneers, marquetry inlay, and pierced fretwork details.

Authentic examples display hand-cut joinery, period lock mechanisms, natural wood oxidisation inside the carcass, and fitted interior compartments designed specifically for nineteenth-century sewing accoutrements.

A sewing table functions effectively as an occasional side table beside an armchair, a decorative piece in a bay window, or as accent storage in an entryway or living area.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or pigment fading, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber surface.
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