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Rare 19th Century Goncalo Alves Library Table
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Rare 19th Century Goncalo Alves Library Table

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An exceptional and rare William IV library table, circa 1835, crafted in striking Gonçalo Alves with its distinctive rich figuring and warm tonal variation.

The rectangular top sits above two generously sized front drawers, each constructed in solid oak with traditional hand-cut dovetail joints and finished with elegant cockbeaded fronts.

Designed to stand freely within a room, the table is beautifully finished on all sides. It is raised on a turned central column, flowing into a shaped platform base terminating in finely carved scroll feet, complete with casters for ease of movement.

Presented in good condition, clean and ready for the home.

W 146.5cm (57.75")

D 65cm (25.75")

H 73cm (28.75")

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
146.5cm (57.68")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Goncalo Alves Library Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1207271
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NEE260407A
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Description
An exceptional and rare William IV library table, circa 1835, crafted in striking Gonçalo Alves with its distinctive rich figuring and warm tonal variation.
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The rectangular top sits above two generously sized front drawers, each constructed in solid oak with traditional hand-cut dovetail joints and finished with elegant cockbeaded fronts.
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fig 1. A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Goncalo Alves Library Table

Designed to stand freely within a room, the table is beautifully finished on all sides. It is raised on a turned central column, flowing into a shaped platform base terminating in finely carved scroll feet, complete with casters for ease of movement.

Presented in good condition, clean and ready for the home.

W 146.5cm (57.75")

D 65cm (25.75")

H 73cm (28.75")

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
146.5cm (57.68")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Goncalo Alves Library Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207271
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE260407A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet.

Rare 19th Century Goncalo Alves Library Table

Archive II A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet. View XII
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A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet.
Rare 19th Century Goncalo Alves Library Table
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A 19th-century Goncalo Alves library table featuring a polished rectangular top with rounded corners, frieze drawers, and a central turned pedestal on a quadform base with scroll feet.
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A library table is a substantial writing or centre table designed primarily for study rooms and private libraries, originating in the 18th century and reaching peak popularity in the 19th century. These tables typically feature flat rectangular writing surfaces, shallow frieze drawers for stationery, and heavy pedestal or trestle bases.

Cabinetmakers during the 19th century favoured dense hardwoods with defined grain patterns, such as mahogany, walnut, rosewood, and exotic woods like Goncalo Alves. Structural elements often incorporated hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of period construction, including hand-sawn wood marks on interior surfaces, hand-cut dovetails on frieze drawers, original brass locks or handles, and natural wear around the feet and writing surface. The presence of period timber like Goncalo Alves or Brazilian rosewood also helps date the construction.

A 19th-century library table can function as a standalone executive desk in a modern home office or serve as a central console table in a large hallway. Pairing the dark hardwood timber with contemporary lighting, neutral walls, and minimalist seating creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain exotic hardwood furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste twice a year to preserve the wood grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and strong heat sources to prevent moisture loss, warping, or cracking.
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