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Mid Victorian Walnut Leather Top Library Table.
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Mid Victorian Walnut Leather Top Library Table.

19th century
Description

Mid Victorian walnut leather top library table.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Table to the 1870s.

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SA1214329
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Description
Mid Victorian walnut leather top library table.
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214329
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors.
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Archive I A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors.

Mid Victorian Walnut Leather Top Library Table.

Archive II A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors. View II
Archive III A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors. View V
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors.
Mid Victorian walnut leather top library table.
Ref: SA1214329
A mid-Victorian rectangular walnut library table featuring an inset dark leather top, turned dual end supports, a central turned stretcher, and carved legs with castors.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned supports, inset leather top, carved cabriole legs, turned stretcher
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This mid-Victorian library table exemplifies the traditional writing furniture of its period, constructed from rich brown walnut with an inset dark leather top. The rectangular top features simple edge mouldings above a plain frieze, supported at each end by pairs of turned columns. A central turned stretcher reinforces the sturdy base, which terminates in carved cabriole legs fitted with small brass castors. Signs of age and past use appear across the worn leather writing surface and the warm timber frame. The piece stands 75 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Traditional proportions and sturdy construction make this desk a practical addition to a home study or a quiet reading corner. Daily tasks find ample space on the generous surface, while the lower stretcher provides extra stability for regular writing or computer work. The classic dark leather insert and rich walnut tones coordinate naturally with traditional leather armchairs, wooden bookshelves, and patterned woolen rugs in a domestic office.

FAQs

A mid-Victorian library table typically features solid or veneered walnut construction, robust turned end-supports, a central stretcher for stability, and an inset leather writing surface with blind or gilt tooling.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently incorporating tool-embossed calfskin leather insets and brass castors attached to the foot terminals.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, turned columns with distinct wood grain variations, original brass ceramic castors, and natural age-related wear to the frame and leather inset.

Place the table as a central focal point in a dedicated home office or behind a sofa in an open-plan living area, pairing it with contemporary lighting and minimalist accessories.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly, while treating the leather surface with specialised hide food to prevent cracking and maintain flexibility.
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