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Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality
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Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality

19th century
Description

Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing or Dressing Table – Fine Quality

A fine-quality 19th-century writing or dressing table showcasing exceptional oyster burr walnut veneer, attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of authentic charm and character, this is a rare decorative piece that would make an impressive focal point in the right interior.

Features & Craftsmanship

19th Century

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Walnut construction with walnut veneer, some softwood carcass

Beautiful oyster burr walnut veneer

A versatile piece suitable as a writing table, dressing table, or refined accent table

Dimensions

Width: 92 cm Depth: 51 cm Height: 76 cm

Kneehole height 60cm

Condition Report

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including minor historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm.

Drawers slide freely.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8849

A distinguished and highly decorative burr walnut table, which offers both elegance and practicality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183839
Dealers Internal Reference
8849
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing or Dressing Table – Fine Quality
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A fine-quality 19th-century writing or dressing table showcasing exceptional oyster burr walnut veneer, attractive age, colour, and patina.
Prior and Willis

Full of authentic charm and character, this is a rare decorative piece that would make an impressive focal point in the right interior.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

19th Century

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Walnut construction with walnut veneer, some softwood carcass

Beautiful oyster burr walnut veneer

A versatile piece suitable as a writing table, dressing table, or refined accent table

fig 2. A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality

Dimensions

Width: 92 cm Depth: 51 cm Height: 76 cm

Kneehole height 60cm

Condition Report

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including minor historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm.

Drawers slide freely.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8849

A distinguished and highly decorative burr walnut table, which offers both elegance and practicality.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183839
Dealers Internal Ref
8849
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Archive I A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors.

Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality

Archive II A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors. View II
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A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors.
Antique 19th Century Oyster Burr Walnut Writing Table – Fine Quality
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A nineteenth-century burr walnut writing table featuring a figured veneer top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering turned legs on brass castors.
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Writing tables from the nineteenth century often highlight figured timber cut from root burls, showcasing intricate swirls and grain patterns. They typically feature slim frieze drawers, turned or carved legs, and brass castors suited for domestic libraries and drawing rooms.

Victorian cabinetmakers utilised solid hardwoods such as mahogany or pine as substrate frames, applying thin sheets of decorative burr or oyster walnut veneers over the surface. Drawers were joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with turned wooden or brass hardware.

Authentic period tables display natural patination, subtle shrinkage marks in the veneer, hand-sawn drawer linings, and period-correct brass castors. Inspecting the underside reveals aged timber with tool marks consistent with historic manufacturing.

A compact writing table can serve as a slim console in an entryway, a writing desk in a home office, or a vanity table in a bedroom. Pairing dark walnut timber with neutral paint tones and contemporary artwork creates a balanced interior scheme.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and fading. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the moisture of the wood.
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