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19th Century Scandinavian Burr Elm Octagonal Side Table
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Scandinavian Burr Elm Octagonal Side Table

19th century
Description

19th century burr elm octagonal side table. Circa 1880.

Octagonal burr elm top, with central strung circle and border around the outside shape. Barley twist and turned stem, raised on 3 scrolled feet.

Ideal for use in multiple rooms around the home for a lamp or side table. Rich golden colour.

Historical restorations to veneer on top surface, evidence of and age split across the top, which has been restored.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Elm Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1161389
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EA3603
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Description
19th century burr elm octagonal side table. Circa 1880.

Octagonal burr elm top, with central strung circle and border around the outside shape. Barley twist and turned stem, raised on 3 scrolled feet.

fig 1. A 19th-century octagonal side table crafted from figured burr elm with a barley twist central column and tripod scrolled feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Scandinavian Burr Elm Octagonal Side Table

Ideal for use in multiple rooms around the home for a lamp or side table. Rich golden colour.

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Historical restorations to veneer on top surface, evidence of and age split across the top, which has been restored.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Elm Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161389
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3603
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century octagonal side table crafted from figured burr elm with a barley twist central column and tripod scrolled feet.
19TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN BURR ELM OCTAGONAL SIDE TABLE
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A 19th-century octagonal side table crafted from figured burr elm with a barley twist central column and tripod scrolled feet.
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A 19th-century Scandinavian octagonal side table is characterised by an eight-sided tabletop mounted on a central carved pedestal, often featuring spiral or barley twist turnings and a tripod base. These compact occasional tables were produced across Nordic workshops to serve as light-flexible surfaces for candles or tea.

Craftsmen typically utilised native European hardwoods, applying highly figured burr elm or walnut veneers to a solid substrate. Construction relied on hand-cut joinery, hand-turned support columns, and carved legs attached via traditional dovetail or mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic period pieces exhibit slight variations in hand-carved details, thicker cut veneers compared to modern slices, and hand-planed surfaces on the underside of the tabletop. Examination of the base will reveal historic oxidation patterns and natural age-related wear around the feet.

Position the table alongside a contemporary armchair, inside a reading nook, or within a bay window to create an appealing contrast of form and grain. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for holding a small table lamp, books, or a singular ceramic vase.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood veneer from drying or lifting.
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