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Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table
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Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table

19th century
Description

An early Victorian zebrawood and rosewood centre table, featuring a striking zebrawood top and legs, with a rosewood frieze.

Zebrawood is an exotic hardwood native to West Africa, principally found in countries including Cameroon and Gabon. It is prized for its distinctive striped grain, which gives the appearance of a zebra’s markings, making it one of the most decorative cabinet woods used during the Victorian period.

The shaped frieze is decorated with elegant scroll carving and suspended turned pendants, whilst the table is supported by ornate pierced lyre-shaped end supports, united by a spiral twist stretcher. It stands on scrolling splayed feet, completing the distinctive design.

A decorative and practical piece, equally suited for use as a centre table, console table, or behind a sofa.

Provenance

Sotheby’s, Barnwell Manor, Northampton 28–30 May 2002, Lot 370.

Dimensions:

• Height: 75 cm / 29.53 in

• Width: 137 cm / 53.94 in

• Depth: 67.5 cm / 26.57 in

• Leg Clearance Height: 68 cm / 26.77 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery - please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Zebrawood Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222551
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Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
An early Victorian zebrawood and rosewood centre table, featuring a striking zebrawood top and legs, with a rosewood frieze.
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Zebrawood is an exotic hardwood native to West Africa, principally found in countries including Cameroon and Gabon.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

It is prized for its distinctive striped grain, which gives the appearance of a zebra’s markings, making it one of the most decorative cabinet woods used during the Victorian period.

fig 1. An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.
fig 1. Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table

The shaped frieze is decorated with elegant scroll carving and suspended turned pendants, whilst the table is supported by ornate pierced lyre-shaped end supports, united by a spiral twist stretcher. It stands on scrolling splayed feet, completing the distinctive design.

fig 2. An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.
fig 2. Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table

A decorative and practical piece, equally suited for use as a centre table, console table, or behind a sofa.

Provenance

Sotheby’s, Barnwell Manor, Northampton 28–30 May 2002, Lot 370.

Dimensions:

• Height: 75 cm / 29.53 in

fig 3. An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.
fig 3. Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table

• Width: 137 cm / 53.94 in

• Depth: 67.5 cm / 26.57 in

• Leg Clearance Height: 68 cm / 26.77 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery - please contact us for a quotation.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Zebrawood Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222551
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.

Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table

Archive II An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View II
Archive III An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View III
Archive IV An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View IV
Archive V An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View VI
Archive VII An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View VII
Archive VIII An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet. View VIII
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An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.
Antique Early Victorian Zebrawood & Rosewood Centre Table
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An Early Victorian rectangular centre table featuring a figured zebrawood veneered top, carved aprons, and carved rosewood trestle standards with scrolled feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialZebrawood, Rosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigured veneer top, Carved trestle standards, Scrolled feet, Moulded apron
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 67.5 cm (27 in)

This early Victorian centre table dates from the 19th century and belongs to the gentleman's library style. Constructed from dark brown zebrawood and rosewood, the piece presents a figured zebrawood veneered rectangular top paired with a shaped, moulded apron and carved rosewood trestle standards. Further details include ornate scroll carvings, suspended turned pendants, a spiral twist stretcher, and scrolling splayed feet. The timber exhibits a pronounced striped grain across the upper surface and heavily carved woodwork on the supporting frame below. Measuring 75 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 67.5 cm deep, the table provides ample surface area for display or writing tasks. In a modern home, this practical furnishing serves effectively as a centre table, a console table positioned against a hallway wall, or an accent piece placed behind a sofa in a living room.

FAQs

Early Victorian centre tables were prominent pieces of furniture designed to stand in the middle of a room or entryway. They typically feature heavy pedestal or trestle bases, rich exotic wood veneers such as rosewood or zebrawood, and detailed hand-carved ornamentation.

Craftsmen during the early Victorian era frequently utilised dark, heavily grained woods including mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and zebrawood. These timbers were often applied as high-figured veneers over solid wood substrates to accentuate natural grain patterns.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display distinctive grain contrast, natural age-related oxidisation in the finish, and hand-cut joinery underneath the tabletop or drawers. The weight of the timber and traditional hand-carved construction details also distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

A Victorian centre table can be positioned as a focal point in an entrance hall, used as a spacious writing desk in a home office, or styled behind a sofa in a living room. Combining dark figured timber with modern seating or lighting creates a balanced scheme.

Exotic wood veneers should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading, drying, and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of high-grade beeswax will preserve the timber moisture and polish.
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