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Name: Victorian Mahogany 1870s Dressing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1213905
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A Victorian mahogany dressing table featuring a central arched swing mirror with carved scroll supports, set above twin pedestals containing drawers with turned wooden handles.

Victorian mahogany 1870s dressing table

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ObjectDressing Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsCarved scroll supports, Pierced cresting, Turned wood knobs, Twin pedestals
SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 143 cm (56 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Victorian mahogany dressing table dates from the 1870s and is finished in a rich brown colour. The piece includes a central arched swing mirror with pierced cresting at the top, supported by carved scroll pillars, positioned above twin pedestals fitted with turned wooden drawer knobs. The base comprises a four-drawer pedestal on each side alongside a central upper middle drawer, complete with moulded trim and plinth bases resting on the floor. Overall, the furniture measures 176 cm high, 143 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Such a substantial item is well-suited for everyday use in a master bedroom or dressing room as a functional vanity station for grooming and cosmetic storage.

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Originating in the 19th century, Victorian mahogany dressing tables were designed for personal grooming and bedroom storage, frequently featuring a central pivoting mirror supported by carved uprights and flanked by twin drawer pedestals.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, turned timber knobs, glass mirror plates, and solid wood drawer linings.

Authentic 1870s examples display hand-cut dovetailing, original turned mahogany handles, natural timber oxidisation on interior drawer surfaces, and detailed hand-carved scrollwork.

Position the dressing table against a neutral backdrop to highlight the rich timber tone, balancing the piece with understated glass accessories and soft, warm lighting.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish annually while keeping the item away from direct heat sources and moisture.

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Victorian Mahogany 1870s Dressing Table

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