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Antique Specimen Wood Occasional Table
John Howkins Antiques
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Antique Specimen Wood Occasional Table

19th century
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An interesting specimen wood occasional table. The octagonal shaped top having a star burst top inlaid with Birds Eye maple, rosewood, walnut, mahogany and Maccasa ebony. The table is raised on a turned walnut column with turned finial and 3 mahogany shaped legs. Condition- good with 1 or 2 bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height…. 29.75’’/ 75.5. Width & Depth…19’’/ 48.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £45.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1205790
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24894
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Description
An interesting specimen wood occasional table.
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The octagonal shaped top having a star burst top inlaid with Birds Eye maple, rosewood, walnut, mahogany and Maccasa ebony.
John Howkins Antiques

The table is raised on a turned walnut column with turned finial and 3 mahogany shaped legs. Condition- good with 1 or 2 bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height…. 29.75’’/ 75.5. Width & Depth…19’’/ 48.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £45.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205790
Dealers Internal Ref
24894
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An octagonal antique specimen wood occasional table featuring a central geometric starburst marquetry top supported by a turned pedestal stem and tripod scroll feet.
Antique Specimen Wood Occasional Table
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A specimen wood table is a piece of cabinet furniture decorated with a mosaic or marquetry top constructed from various contrasting timber species. Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, these tables were created to display distinct wood grains, colours, and botanical varieties within a single geometric design.

These tables were constructed by applying thin veneers of diverse hard and soft woods onto a solid timber substrate, typically oak or mahogany. Craftsmen cut each geometric segment precisely to fit into starburst, chessboard, or radial arrangements before securing them with hide glue and finishing with shellac or french polish.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut veneer thickness variations, natural wood shrinkage lines along joints, and turned pedestal supports consistent with period joinery. Examining the underside reveals hand-planed secondary woods, original iron or wooden securing screws, and age-related patination on unpolished surfaces.

A specimen wood table functions as a focal accent piece placed beside modern upholstered seating or positioned within an empty corner. Pairing the multi-tonal wood top with neutral soft furnishings highlights the intricate geometric marquetry without cluttering the visual space.

Maintain marquetry furniture by placing it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuations in humidity that cause veneer lifting. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste twice annually to preserve the timber finish and prevent drying.
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