What is a Regency sofa table?

A Regency sofa table is a narrow table featuring drop flaps at either end and shallow drawers along the frieze, designed during the early 19th century to sit directly behind a sofa or within the centre of a drawing room.

What materials were typically used in crafting Regency sofa tables?

Craftsmen during the Regency era frequently utilised rich timbers such as rosewood and mahogany, often accented with cut brass inlay, stringing, turned supports, and brass paw castors.

How do you identify an authentic Regency period sofa table?

Authentic Regency sofa tables generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, period brass handles, cut brass or ebony inlaid pattern work, and end-standard supports connected by a stretcher.

How can a Regency sofa table be styled in contemporary interiors?

A Regency sofa table can be positioned behind a floating sofa, utilised as a hall console table, or placed beneath a window to support table lamps, books, and decorative objects.

How should one care for an antique rosewood table with brass inlay?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly, ensuring metal elements remain dry and avoiding excess moisture near inlaid brass borders.

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Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

19th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

Circa 1820 | Exceptional Craftsmanship | Timeless Elegance

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Description

This outstanding Regency period sofa table showcases the refined artistry and sophistication characteristic of early 19th-century English furniture. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, the table is beautifully inlaid with fine cut brass detailing that accentuates its clean lines and classical proportions.

The rectangular top features two drop leaves, allowing you to extend the surface as needed. A delicate brass inlay borders the perimeter, enhancing the warm glow of the rosewood veneers.

The front of the table is fitted with two working drawers, offering practical storage with elegant brass knobs and period locks. To maintain symmetry, the rear is designed with two corresponding false drawers, achieving a balanced and harmonious appearance from all sides.

The piece stands on elegant lyre-shaped supports united by a turned stretcher for added stability. The sabre legs are carved and terminate in brass-capped castors, ensuring easy movement while preserving a stately presence.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

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Features

• Period: Regency, circa 1820

• Material: Rosewood with cut brass inlay

• Drawers: 2 working drawers (front), 2 false drawers (rear)

• Top: Drop-leaf design to expand surface area

• Legs: Carved sabre legs on brass castors

• Condition: Excellent antique condition, beautifully patinated

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Dimensions

151cms wide 59 1/2ins

71cms wide 28ins

72.5cms high 28 1/2ins

94cms wide flaps down 37ins.

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Provenance & Authenticity

This piece is an authentic Regency period table, selected for its exceptional quality and decorative appeal. It would make a distinguished addition to any drawing room, library, or refined interior setting.

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiq

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Width

151cm (59.45")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Regency Rosewood Sofa Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1158631

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

Circa 1820 | Exceptional Craftsmanship | Timeless Elegance

________________________________________

Description

“

This outstanding Regency period sofa table showcases the refined artistry and sophistication characteristic of early 19th-century English furniture.

Hingstons of Wilton

Crafted in richly figured rosewood, the table is beautifully inlaid with fine cut brass detailing that accentuates its clean lines and classical proportions.

fig 1. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 1. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

The rectangular top features two drop leaves, allowing you to extend the surface as needed. A delicate brass inlay borders the perimeter, enhancing the warm glow of the rosewood veneers.

The front of the table is fitted with two working drawers, offering practical storage with elegant brass knobs and period locks. To maintain symmetry, the rear is designed with two corresponding false drawers, achieving a balanced and harmonious appearance from all sides.

fig 2. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 2. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

The piece stands on elegant lyre-shaped supports united by a turned stretcher for added stability. The sabre legs are carved and terminate in brass-capped castors, ensuring easy movement while preserving a stately presence.

fig 3. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 3. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

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fig 4. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 4. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

Features

• Period: Regency, circa 1820

• Material: Rosewood with cut brass inlay

• Drawers: 2 working drawers (front), 2 false drawers (rear)

• Top: Drop-leaf design to expand surface area

• Legs: Carved sabre legs on brass castors

fig 5. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 5. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

• Condition: Excellent antique condition, beautifully patinated

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Dimensions

151cms wide 59 1/2ins

71cms wide 28ins

72.5cms high 28 1/2ins

94cms wide flaps down 37ins.

fig 6. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 6. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

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Provenance & Authenticity

This piece is an authentic Regency period table, selected for its exceptional quality and decorative appeal. It would make a distinguished addition to any drawing room, library, or refined interior setting.

fig 7. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 7. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 8. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 8. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

fig 9. A Regency rosewood sofa table with intricate cut brass inlay, drop-leaf ends, two frieze drawers, and twin-stemmed supports resting on brass castors. — fig 9. Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Regency Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiq

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Width

151cm (59.45")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Date of Manufacture