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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sewing Table with Stretcher Base – Circa 1870
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sewing Table with Stretcher Base – Circa 1870

19th century
Description

A fine quality Victorian oval sewing table, constructed from beautifully figured walnut and features exquisite marquetry inlay, showcasing superior 19th century craftsmanship. The hinged oval top opens to reveal a fitted interior with multiple compartments for sewing tools and accessories, alongside a deep, fabric-lined work bag below.

The turned spiral legs and decorative stretcher base provide both elegance and structural stability. The table is mounted on original porcelain castors for easy movement, making it as functional as it is decorative.

Circa 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Walnut Sewing Table to the 1870s.

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SA1150201
Dealers Internal Reference
C2360
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Description
A fine quality Victorian oval sewing table, constructed from beautifully figured walnut and features exquisite marquetry inlay, showcasing superior 19th century craftsmanship.
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The hinged oval top opens to reveal a fitted interior with multiple compartments for sewing tools and accessories, alongside a deep, fabric-lined work bag below.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sewing Table with Stretcher Base – Circa 1870

The turned spiral legs and decorative stretcher base provide both elegance and structural stability. The table is mounted on original porcelain castors for easy movement, making it as functional as it is decorative.

Circa 1870

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Walnut Sewing Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150201
Dealers Internal Ref
C2360
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors.

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sewing Table with Stretcher Base – Circa 1870

Archive II Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors. View II
Archive III Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors. View III
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Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors.
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sewing Table with Stretcher Base – Circa 1870
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Victorian inlaid walnut sewing table featuring a hanging fabric work basket, spiral-turned supports, and a stretcher base on castors.
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Victorian sewing tables, also known as work tables or workboxes, were compact pieces of furniture designed specifically for women to store needlework supplies, embroidery threads, and textiles. They typically featured a shallow top section or drawer paired with a suspended fabric basket below to contain larger sewing projects.

These tables were commonly crafted from native and imported hardwoods, including walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. High-end examples incorporated burr walnut veneers, floral marquetry inlay using lighter fruitwoods or boxwood, brass castors, and silk or damask fabric baskets.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass castors, hand-poured glass or metal fittings, and signs of age such as natural wood shrinkage or patination. The construction of the lower fabric well often exhibits original hand-stitching or aged lining materials.

A Victorian sewing table serves as a functional side table or occasional table in living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms. The lower fabric basket offers discreet storage for modern items such as magazines, throws, or remote controls while retaining historical visual interest.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the patina and nourish the wood. Protect the original fabric basket from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and vacuum delicate textiles gently using a brush attachment.
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