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A Victorian Carved Oak Side Table - Late 19th Century
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A Victorian Carved Oak Side Table - Late 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
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Sourced from a public school in Derbyshire, this lovely little table has a moulded top carved with a border of floral lozenges above a carved frieze and scrolled supports. Finished on baluster spindle legs joined by a square stretcher and an additional carved under tier.

Overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear. We have noted a historic burn to the top, probably where a candle has sat in the past. Please see images for details.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09420174
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Deep lunette frieze carving: 17th-century revival ornament popular in late Victorian cabinet-making.
Even baluster turnings on square blocks: late 19th-century mechanised lathe work.
Rubbed polish on high spots and stretchers: many decades of household use.
Quarter-sawn oak medullary flecks: standard timber selection for late Victorian revival tables.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202882
Dealers Internal Reference
735
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
Sourced from a public school in Derbyshire, this lovely little table has a moulded top carved with a border of floral lozenges above a carved frieze and scrolled supports. Finished on baluster spindle legs joined by a square stretcher and an additional carved under tier.

Overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear. We have noted a historic burn to the top, probably where a candle has sat in the past. Please see images for details.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09420174
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Deep lunette frieze carving: 17th-century revival ornament popular in late Victorian cabinet-making.
Even baluster turnings on square blocks: late 19th-century mechanised lathe work.
Rubbed polish on high spots and stretchers: many decades of household use.
Quarter-sawn oak medullary flecks: standard timber selection for late Victorian revival tables.

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
73cm (28.74")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202882
Dealers Internal Ref
735
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher.

A Victorian Carved Oak Side Table - Late 19th Century

Archive II A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View II
Archive III A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher. View IX
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A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher.
A Victorian Carved Oak Side Table - Late 19th Century
Ref: SA1202882
A late Victorian rectangular side table in carved brown oak, featuring a floral border top, lunette carved apron, turned legs, and a carved lower stretcher.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Lunette apron, Turned legs, Carved lower stretcher
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Victorian side table, dating from the late 19th century, is manufactured from oak with a warm brown colour and a natural wood finish. The rectangular piece measures 73 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. It stands on turned baluster legs with small round feet, supporting a moulded top decorated with a border of carved floral lozenges. Below the top sits an apron carved with lunettes and scrolled supports, while the lower section includes a square stretcher and an intricately carved under tier featuring a central relief floral motif. Age-related wear and tear is visible across the timber, alongside a historic burn mark on the upper surface. Practical for everyday living, this compact furnishing fits comfortably at the end of a sofa in a living room, or functions as a decorative lamp table in a hallway or study. The sturdy wooden construction provides a reliable surface for books, drinks, or lighting, bringing traditional character and period utility to interior spaces.

FAQs

Late Victorian oak furniture is defined by robust construction, heavy timber framing, and decorative surface ornamentation. Influenced by Tudor and Gothic Revival styles, pieces often feature relief carving, lunette patterns, floral motifs, and turned supports.

These tables were constructed primarily from solid European or English oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery. Tops often incorporate panelled construction to accommodate timber movement, supported by turned legs and perimeter stretchers for stability.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-carving marks, natural shrinkage along the wood grain, and aged patination in recessed areas. Hardware and joinery show historical tool marks rather than uniform modern machine precision.

A carved oak table functions effectively as an accent piece beside modern upholstered seating or as a bedside table. The dark wood and textured carving contrast cleanly against modern minimal backdrops and neutral colour palettes.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.
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