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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Adjustable Reading/side Table
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Adjustable Reading/side Table

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality mahogany adjustable reading/side table having an adjustable raising rectangle shaped quality mahogany top supported by a shaped reeded carved pedestal column standing on a platform base with original castors

A charming and unusual piece in lovely original condition.

Dimensions:

Height 72 cm (28.35 in)

Width 89 cm (35.04 in)

Depth 50 cm (19.68 in)

Highest 99 cm (38.98 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09384054
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Turned column with carved reeding: early Victorian cabinet work.
Brass castors under shaped platform feet: period fittings for easy movement.
Under-top metal lever: original mechanical rising and ratcheting system.
Rich flame mahogany veneer: mellow natural colour and surface patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197722
Dealers Internal Reference
2754
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany adjustable reading/side table having an adjustable raising rectangle shaped quality mahogany top supported by a shaped reeded carved pedestal column standing on a platform base with original castors

A charming and unusual piece in lovely original condition.

Dimensions:

Height 72 cm (28.35 in)

Width 89 cm (35.04 in)

Depth 50 cm (19.68 in)

Highest 99 cm (38.98 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09384054
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Turned column with carved reeding: early Victorian cabinet work.
Brass castors under shaped platform feet: period fittings for easy movement.
Under-top metal lever: original mechanical rising and ratcheting system.
Rich flame mahogany veneer: mellow natural colour and surface patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197722
Dealers Internal Ref
2754
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany adjustable reading table featuring a rectangular top supported by an off-centre turned pedestal on a shaped plinth base with brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany adjustable reading table featuring a rectangular top supported by an off-centre turned pedestal on a shaped plinth base with brass castors.

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Adjustable Reading/side Table

Archive II A Victorian mahogany adjustable reading table featuring a rectangular top supported by an off-centre turned pedestal on a shaped plinth base with brass castors. View II
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A Victorian mahogany adjustable reading table featuring a rectangular top supported by an off-centre turned pedestal on a shaped plinth base with brass castors.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Adjustable Reading/Side Table
Ref: SA1197722
A Victorian mahogany adjustable reading table featuring a rectangular top supported by an off-centre turned pedestal on a shaped plinth base with brass castors.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned pedestal, Off-centre base, Brass castors, Adjustable mechanism
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Victorian occasional table dates from 1850 and functions as an adjustable reading or side table. Made from mahogany with a warm brown finish, the piece has a rectangular top and an off-centre turned pedestal column on a shaped plinth base fitted with brass castors. Visible details include reeded carving on the pedestal and clean wooden mouldings along the top edge, showing a rich grain pattern across the surfaces. Practical dimensions measure 72 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library or positioned at the end of a sofa, this table provides a practical surface for reading materials or everyday items. The adjustable mechanism allows the top to raise up to 99 cm, accommodating different seating heights. Original brass castors enable easy movement across the room, while the compact footprint makes it adaptable for various living spaces.

FAQs

A Victorian adjustable reading table is a 19th-century mechanical table designed with an adjustable height or tilting surface to support reading material, often positioned over an armchair or bed.

These tables were typically constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring brass or iron ratchets, turned timber pedestals, and fitted castors.

Authentic pieces feature heavy solid timber construction, period brass adjustment knobs or iron ratchet mechanisms, hand-turned column columns, and stamped brass castors.

Position the table beside an armchair in a dedicated reading nook or integrate it as an occasional side table in a living room, study, or bedroom.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and protect the timber from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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