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19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820
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19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820

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An exceptional and highly unusual Regency pedestal centre table, dating from the early 19th century, beautifully embodies the refined neoclassical style of the period. Crafted from richly figured burr walnut, the impressive top displays striking natural grain and is finished with an elegant reeded edge. The frieze conceals two ingenious pull-out secret drawers, virtually invisible when closed, providing the perfect place to discreetly store valuables.

The table is supported by a bold, corkscrew-turned central pedestal, terminating in a distinctive sculptural base. Each leg is finely carved in the form of a mythical hooved foot, an exceptionally rare and characterful feature that distinguishes this table from more conventional Regency examples.

Generously proportioned, it is equally suited for use as a centre table, breakfast table, or small dining table. Combining a beautifully figured burr walnut top, superb craftsmanship, intricate carving, and cleverly concealed storage, it is both practical and visually impressive.

A striking and versatile piece with considerable presence, it would complement both traditional and contemporary interiors. The table remains in good original condition, displaying the expected signs of age and use, together with a rich, deep patina developed over two centuries.

Dimensions:

132 cm (L) × 82 cm (D) × 75 cm (H)

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School House Antiques has dated this Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table to the 19th Century.

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An exceptional and highly unusual Regency pedestal centre table, dating from the early 19th century, beautifully embodies the refined neoclassical style of the period.
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Crafted from richly figured burr walnut, the impressive top displays striking natural grain and is finished with an elegant reeded edge.
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The frieze conceals two ingenious pull-out secret drawers, virtually invisible when closed, providing the perfect place to discreetly store valuables.

fig 1. A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820

The table is supported by a bold, corkscrew-turned central pedestal, terminating in a distinctive sculptural base. Each leg is finely carved in the form of a mythical hooved foot, an exceptionally rare and characterful feature that distinguishes this table from more conventional Regency examples.

fig 2. A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet.
fig 2. 19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820

Generously proportioned, it is equally suited for use as a centre table, breakfast table, or small dining table. Combining a beautifully figured burr walnut top, superb craftsmanship, intricate carving, and cleverly concealed storage, it is both practical and visually impressive.

fig 3. A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet.
fig 3. 19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820

A striking and versatile piece with considerable presence, it would complement both traditional and contemporary interiors. The table remains in good original condition, displaying the expected signs of age and use, together with a rich, deep patina developed over two centuries.

Dimensions:

132 cm (L) × 82 cm (D) × 75 cm (H)

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet.

19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820

Archive II A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet. View II
Archive III A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet. View III
Archive IV A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet. View IV
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Archive VIII A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet. View VIII
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A circular Regency burr walnut centre table featuring a carved spiral pedestal and a four-legged base with carved animal feet.
19th Century Regency Burr Walnut Centre Table with Secret Drawers, Circa 1820
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpiral column, Carved feet, Beaded rim, Burr walnut veneer

This 19th century Regency centre table is made from warm brown burr walnut with a rich, deep patina and a figured timber grain. The circular top has a beaded rim and a frieze concealing two pull-out secret drawers. A bold corkscrew-turned spiral column supports the top, resting on a four-legged base with carved animal feet. Signs of age and use show across the surfaces. The piece measures 132 cm long by 82 cm deep by 75 cm high. Generously proportioned, it is suitable for use in a living room as a centre table, in a breakfast room as a breakfast table, or in a dining room as a small dining table. It complements both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Originating in early 19th-century Britain, Regency centre tables are characterised by classical proportions, central pedestal supports, and high-quality wood veneers such as mahogany, rosewood, or burr walnut.

Cabinetmakers of this era utilised solid hard woods alongside highly figured veneers like burr walnut, employing hand-cut dovetail joints, brass fittings, and hand-carved decorative motifs on pedestals and feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, age-appropriate oxidation on wood surfaces, original brass mechanisms or concealed latches, and distinct turnings or spiral carvings on central pedestals.

Position the table in a spacious entrance hall or living room centre, anchoring it with a sculptural vase, curated art books, or a contemporary pendant light overhead to contrast traditional wood grain with modern elements.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, keeping the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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