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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table
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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A magnificent antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work or sewing table dating from circa 1870. Featuring a beautifully inlaid top over a single frieze drawer with working lock and key in boxwood with compartments for sewing materials above a sliding box for needlework etc.. The whole piece on turned and tapered uprights united by a turned cross stretcher and supported on carved cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors. A lovely attractive piece of small proportions that would also make a wonderful side or lamp table.

Construction/Wood:

Walnut / Burr Walnut Veneers

Condition Report:

General marks and wear commensurate with age. Wonderful original colour and patina. A few old veneer mends and a few small chips to the veneer in places.

Dimensions:

Width: 59cm

Depth: 41cm

Height: 67cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181982
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A magnificent antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work or sewing table dating from circa 1870.
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Featuring a beautifully inlaid top over a single frieze drawer with working lock and key in boxwood with compartments for sewing materials above a sliding box for needlework etc.
Antique Furniture Direct

. The whole piece on turned and tapered uprights united by a turned cross stretcher and supported on carved cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors. A lovely attractive piece of small proportions that would also make a wonderful side or lamp table.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table

Construction/Wood:

Walnut / Burr Walnut Veneers

Condition Report:

General marks and wear commensurate with age. Wonderful original colour and patina. A few old veneer mends and a few small chips to the veneer in places.

Dimensions:

Width: 59cm

Depth: 41cm

Height: 67cm

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181982
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table

Archive II A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors.
Archive V A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors. View XIV
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut work table featuring an inlaid veneered top, a single frieze drawer, a suspended fabric-lined well, and carved turned legs with castors.
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Work Table
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Mixed Hardwoods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Geometric stringing inlay, Turned pedestal legs, Suspended work bag compartment
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Victorian work tables, often referred to as sewing or needlework tables, became popular during the 19th century as multi-functional pieces designed for domestic craft and leisure. They typically featured a compartment or suspended bag for storing textiles, alongside a small surface for writing or handiwork.

These tables were commonly constructed from solid foundational timbers such as mahogany or pine, and elaborately veneered with highly figured woods like burr walnut or coromandel. Construction often incorporated delicate marquetry, stringing inlay, hand-carved turned supports, and traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, veneer thickness, hand-cut dovetails within drawers, and the presence of period-appropriate hardware and locks. Genuine antique pieces exhibit natural ageing, such as subtle oxidisation and minor shrinkage cracks in the wood veneer.

An antique work table serves as an ideal accent piece in a living room, study, or hallway, functioning as a lamp table or surface for small decorative objects. Pairing it with contemporary seating creates a balanced eclectic aesthetic that highlights the rich texture of the wood.

Burr walnut requires protection from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer cracking and fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of high-quality furniture wax helps maintain the lustre of the polished finish.
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