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William IV Rosewood Sewing Table
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €930     $1,010
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William IV Rosewood Sewing Table

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A superb quality William IV rosewood sewing table, of elegant proportions and rich patina. The table is crafted in beautiful rosewood with an octagonal table top, below a pleated silk-lined sewing basket with a decorative braid border remains in good order, providing practical storage.

The frieze incorporates a smoothly running drawer, ideal for small implements or threads. The table is supported by finely turned and carved support columns, decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, which leads down to a shaped base. The base rests on bold turned bun feet, each capped with finely carved roundels.

This piece displays all the hallmarks of quality William IV cabinetmaking, combining functionality with decorative flair. Its compact size makes it a versatile addition to both period and contemporary interiors, whether used for its original purpose or as a striking occasional table.

This is a really good clean example.

W 68cm (26.5")

D 48cm (18")

H 73cm (29")

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Rosewood Sewing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1163097
Dealers Internal Reference
YNE250829B
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Description
A superb quality William IV rosewood sewing table, of elegant proportions and rich patina.
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The table is crafted in beautiful rosewood with an octagonal table top, below a pleated silk-lined sewing basket with a decorative braid border remains in good order, providing practical storage.
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fig 1. A William IV rosewood sewing table featuring an octagonal hinged top, a pleated fabric work basket, and carved twin column supports on a plinth base.
fig 1. William IV Rosewood Sewing Table

The frieze incorporates a smoothly running drawer, ideal for small implements or threads. The table is supported by finely turned and carved support columns, decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, which leads down to a shaped base. The base rests on bold turned bun feet, each capped with finely carved roundels.

fig 2. A William IV rosewood sewing table featuring an octagonal hinged top, a pleated fabric work basket, and carved twin column supports on a plinth base.
fig 2. William IV Rosewood Sewing Table

This piece displays all the hallmarks of quality William IV cabinetmaking, combining functionality with decorative flair. Its compact size makes it a versatile addition to both period and contemporary interiors, whether used for its original purpose or as a striking occasional table.

This is a really good clean example.

W 68cm (26.5")

D 48cm (18")

H 73cm (29")

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Rosewood Sewing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163097
Dealers Internal Ref
YNE250829B
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A William IV rosewood sewing table featuring an octagonal hinged top, a pleated fabric work basket, and carved twin column supports on a plinth base.
William IV Rosewood Sewing Table
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  • ObjectSewing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPleated work basket, Octagonal canted top, Carved column supports, Rosette feet
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century William IV sewing table in dark brown rosewood presents an octagonal canted top above a pleated white fabric work basket with a dark blue fringe. Turned and carved twin column supports decorated with acanthus leaf motifs rest upon a shaped plinth base with carved rosette feet. The construction incorporates polished timber surfaces with a rich grain pattern alongside concealed storage compartments suited for practical organisation. Measuring 73 cm high by 68 cm wide and 48 cm deep, the compact footprint suits placement in a bay window or alongside seating in a living room as an occasional table. The heritage aesthetic integrates readily into period rooms and contemporary spaces alike for everyday surface use or needlework storage.

FAQs

A William IV sewing table is a specialised piece of small occasional furniture dating from the 1830s, designed with hidden storage and a fabric well or basket underneath to hold needlework materials and tools.

These tables were typically constructed from high-grade hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring silk or pleated cotton fabric for the sewing well and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces from the William IV era (18301837) often exhibit bold, sturdy proportions, robust column supports, heavily carved acanthus or lotus leaf decoration, and rich wood veneers such as figured rosewood.

An antique sewing table functions effectively as an occasional side table beside an armchair, within a bay window, or as a decorative accent in a hallway, bringing historical texture to modern schemes.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the grain; avoid placement near direct heat sources or moisture to protect both the veneer and fabric element.
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