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Large Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Leaf Carrier
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Large Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Leaf Carrier

19th century
Sold 16 August 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Large Victorian mahogany extending dining table complete with four extra leaves and a leaf carrier.

This handsome table with wind out mechanism is raised on substantial bulbous legs fitted with ceramic castors and has four additional leaves.

The extra leaves when not in use are stored in the leaf carrier which has a pierced gallery top and waterfall shelved front, a door to one end enables the leaves to be slotted in.

As you will see from the photos, there are marks / scuffs etc, the table ends and leaf carrier have naturally faded over the years but the additional leaves we don't think have ever actually been in the table which remains in overall good, sound condition.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 29" 74 cm

Length extended 138" 350 cm....closed 66" 168 cm

Width 53.5" 136 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Extending Dining Table to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
350cm (137.80")
Depth
136cm (53.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157672
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3642
Description
Large Victorian mahogany extending dining table complete with four extra leaves and a leaf carrier.
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This handsome table with wind out mechanism is raised on substantial bulbous legs fitted with ceramic castors and has four additional leaves.
Athey Antiques
fig 1. A long, polished mahogany extending dining table featuring rounded ends and heavy turned legs.
fig 1. Large Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Leaf Carrier

The extra leaves when not in use are stored in the leaf carrier which has a pierced gallery top and waterfall shelved front, a door to one end enables the leaves to be slotted in.

As you will see from the photos, there are marks / scuffs etc, the table ends and leaf carrier have naturally faded over the years but the additional leaves we don't think have ever actually been in the table which remains in overall good, sound condition.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 29" 74 cm

Length extended 138" 350 cm....closed 66" 168 cm

Width 53.5" 136 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Extending Dining Table to the 1880s.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
350cm (137.80")
Depth
136cm (53.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157672
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3642
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Items Sold 2,096
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A long, polished mahogany extending dining table featuring rounded ends and heavy turned legs.
Large Mahogany Extending Dining Table With Leaf Carrier
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A long, polished mahogany extending dining table featuring rounded ends and heavy turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Rounded ends, Polished wood grain, Brass castors
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 350 cm (138 in) x D 136 cm (54 in)

FAQs

These tables are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, frequently featuring secondary softwoods for internal framing. Craftsmanship typically includes hand-cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, and heavy turned or reeded legs fitted with brass castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hand-planed underside surfaces, traditional joinery methods, matching timber grain across extension leaves, and period-appropriate hardware such as brass winding mechanisms and castor wheels showing natural oxidisation.

Pairing a dark wood antique dining table with minimalist modern seating creates a balanced, eclectic contrast. Keeping the surface uncluttered with a single sculptural centrepiece highlights the timbers natural grain while maintaining a clean aesthetic.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fading. Clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a traditional beeswax polish sparingly to nourish the wood and preserve the finish.

Extending dining tables gained significant popularity during the 19th century as formal dinner parties required flexible seating arrangements. Mechanisms evolved from simple drop-in leaves to sophisticated screw and runner systems, allowing tables to expand significantly for large gatherings.
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