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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chairside Reading Table C.1890
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chairside Reading Table C.1890

19th century
Description

A late 19th century mahogany library chairside reading table, the adjustable gilt-tooled brown leather reading slope set over twin lateral drawers with a partitioned writer's compartment to one side, all raised on ring-turned legs united by a shaped undertier with spindle gallery sides.

Designed for seated use beside the deep, low-slung library armchairs of the late nineteenth century, the layout ensures side drawers are accessible alongside the seat, while the ratcheted top supports heavy leather-bound library volumes or art folios at a slight incline.

Very good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 54 cm

Width: 64 cm

Depth: 52.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Reading Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222496
Dealers Internal Reference
3575
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Description
A late 19th century mahogany library chairside reading table, the adjustable gilt-tooled brown leather reading slope set over twin lateral drawers with a partitioned writer's compartment to one side, all raised on ring-turned legs united by a shaped undertier with spindle gallery sides.
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany chairside reading table featuring an adjustable gold-tooled leather tilt top, turned spindle sides, and a lower tier shelf.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chairside Reading Table C.1890

Designed for seated use beside the deep, low-slung library armchairs of the late nineteenth century, the layout ensures side drawers are accessible alongside the seat, while the ratcheted top supports heavy leather-bound library volumes or art folios at a slight incline.

Very good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 54 cm

Width: 64 cm

Depth: 52.5 cm

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Reading Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222496
Dealers Internal Ref
3575
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A Victorian mahogany chairside reading table featuring an adjustable gold-tooled leather tilt top, turned spindle sides, and a lower tier shelf.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Chairside Reading Table c.1890
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Victorian reading tables were designed to facilitate reading and writing in private libraries, featuring ratcheted or hinged top mechanisms to hold books at an ergonomic angle.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently accenting the writing surface with gold-tooled leather inserts and turned timber supports.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned spindles, dovetail drawer joinery, period brass fittings, and natural patination across the wood grain and leather top.

Position the table beside an upholstered armchair or sofa to serve as a functional side table, laptop desk, or dedicated surface for literature display.

Clean the mahogany timber using a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax periodically, while keeping the leather insert conditioned with specialist wax to prevent drying.
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