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Antique Carters of London Oak and Cast Iron Adjustable Table
Village Vintage
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Antique Carters of London Oak and Cast Iron Adjustable Table

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

A lovely turn of the nineteenth century, early twentieth century fully adjustable reading, writing table from the renowned workshops of John Carter of London. Carters produced a small range of highly functional and now highly desirable tables, this one with its’ quarter cut Oak veneered top and cast-iron base and fittings, adjusts for height, and front to back angle of the top, allowing it today to be used for a multitude of purposes including reading, artwork display and painting, sheet music or as a stylish lamp table, versatile indeed!

Condition report:

Very good, restored condition. Max Height 110cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Village Vintage has dated this Adjustable Oak Reading Table to the 1910s.

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SA1196681
Description
A lovely turn of the nineteenth century, early twentieth century fully adjustable reading, writing table from the renowned workshops of John Carter of London. Carters produced a small range of highly functional and now highly desirable tables, this one with its’ quarter cut Oak veneered top and cast-iron base and fittings, adjusts for height, and front to back angle of the top, allowing it today to be used for a multitude of purposes including reading, artwork display and painting, sheet music or as a stylish lamp table, versatile indeed!

Condition report:

Very good, restored condition. Max Height 110cm.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this Adjustable Oak Reading Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196681
Village Vintage
Village Vintage
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023
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An adjustable oak reading table featuring a tilting rectangular top with a book ledge, supported on a black cast iron column and wheeled base.
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An adjustable oak reading table featuring a tilting rectangular top with a book ledge, supported on a black cast iron column and wheeled base.
Antique Carters Of London Oak And Cast Iron Adjustable Table
Ref: SA1196681
An adjustable oak reading table featuring a tilting rectangular top with a book ledge, supported on a black cast iron column and wheeled base.
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An adjustable reading table is a functional nineteenth- or early twentieth-century design featuring a mechanism that alters both the height and angle of the wooden surface. Originally manufactured for reading, writing, or bed rest, these pieces combine heavy metal bases with timber tops.

These tables were constructed with a solid cast iron column and base to ensure stability, coupled with a solid oak or mahogany top. Mechanical iron screw knobs allowed users to raise, lower, and tilt the surface.

Authentic Carters of London furniture often features makers plaques, cast iron markings, or stamped hardware bearing the firms name. They are recognised by robust cast iron construction, quality oak tops, and functional adjustment mechanisms.

An adjustable reading stand can serve as an occasional side table beside an armchair or sofa to support books or devices. Its combination of natural oak and black iron provides a balance between industrial texture and warm woodwork.

Dust the timber surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the oak finish. Keep the cast iron base clean and dry, lubricate mechanical threads occasionally, and store the table away from direct heat sources.
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