Sold 22 July 2026 · Merchant House Antiques

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Description

Very Decortaive mid 19th century painted walnut centre table / writing table

French circa 1870's

Height 75 cms Depth 80 Width 120 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Painted Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1208139

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha056/9040/6022

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Description

Very Decortaive mid 19th century painted walnut centre table / writing table

French circa 1870's

Height 75 cms Depth 80 Width 120 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Painted Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1208139

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha056/9040/6022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Pine, Paint
ColourBlack
MotifsTurned legs, H-stretcher base, Moulded edge top, Painted finish

FAQs

Centre tables gained popularity in European interiors during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to stand free in the middle of a room rather than against a wall. They served multiple functions including writing, displaying objects, and anchoring the layout of formal reception rooms.

These pieces were typically constructed from hardwoods such as oak, pine, or mahogany, often finished with a painted surface or ebonised coating. Traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon were employed alongside turned woodwork and structural stretchers for stability.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery, tool marks, and the ageing characteristics of the painted finish. Original hardware, period-appropriate timber selection, and natural wear patterns on high-contact areas help confirm age.

A painted antique table functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary setting, contrasting clean architectural lines with historical texture. It can be paired with minimalist seating to create a balanced study or living room layout.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood movement and paint cracking. Clean surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical solvents, commercial polishes, or direct sunlight.