Victorian Mahogany Work Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1196450
Price: 680 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Drop-leaf flaps, Brass knobs, Brass castors
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This 19th-century Victorian mahogany work table displays a warm brown timber finish and stands on slender turned legs fitted with original brass castors. The rectangular top incorporates drop-leaf flaps on either side, above a structured frieze containing two small drawers fitted with round brass knobs. Detailed turned rings accent the upper and lower sections of the legs, and clean linear mouldings frame the drawer fronts. Practical dimensions measure 72 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, with the width extending to 80 cm when both leaves are open. Placed in a living room, this compact piece serves well as a functional side table positioned at the end of a sofa for convenient surface space and handy storage.

FAQs

A Victorian mahogany work table is a compact item of occasional furniture produced during the 19th century, designed primarily for storage and small household tasks such as sewing or writing.

These tables were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring turned timber legs, brass castors, and solid wood drawer linings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass castors, hand-turned leg details, and characteristic natural patination on the mahogany surface.

In contemporary settings, these versatile tables function effectively as sofa side tables, bedside stands, or accent pieces in hallways and reading nooks.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, and position the table away from direct sunlight or extreme heat sources.

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