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A Converted Victorian Mahogany Washstand, Circa 1860
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A Converted Victorian Mahogany Washstand, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

A charming converted Victorian mahogany washstand, dating from circa 1860, of compact proportions. The rectangular moulded top is supported by square chamfered legs with attractively shaped scalloped friezes beneath, above an open undertier and a single frieze drawer retaining its brass drop handle. The base is united by a decorative shaped X-form stretcher.

Originally constructed as a washstand, the piece has been sympathetically converted by the removal of the original superstructure, creating an attractive and practical lamp, side or bedside table. The drawer retains its original hand-cut dovetail construction, and the table displays a warm, well-figured mahogany patina with good colour throughout.

A versatile Victorian occasional table, equally suited to a traditional or contemporary interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Washstand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224860
Dealers Internal Reference
C2757
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Description
A charming converted Victorian mahogany washstand, dating from circa 1860, of compact proportions.
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The rectangular moulded top is supported by square chamfered legs with attractively shaped scalloped friezes beneath, above an open undertier and a single frieze drawer retaining its brass drop handle.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The base is united by a decorative shaped X-form stretcher.

fig 1. A tall Victorian mahogany washstand featuring two square shelves, a single drawer with a brass ring pull, shaped aprons, and an X-frame stretcher at the base.
fig 1. A Converted Victorian Mahogany Washstand, Circa 1860

Originally constructed as a washstand, the piece has been sympathetically converted by the removal of the original superstructure, creating an attractive and practical lamp, side or bedside table. The drawer retains its original hand-cut dovetail construction, and the table displays a warm, well-figured mahogany patina with good colour throughout.

A versatile Victorian occasional table, equally suited to a traditional or contemporary interior.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Washstand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224860
Dealers Internal Ref
C2757
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A tall Victorian mahogany washstand featuring two square shelves, a single drawer with a brass ring pull, shaped aprons, and an X-frame stretcher at the base.
A Converted Victorian Mahogany Washstand, circa 1860
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A tall Victorian mahogany washstand featuring two square shelves, a single drawer with a brass ring pull, shaped aprons, and an X-frame stretcher at the base.
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Victorian washstands were essential pieces of bedroom furniture during the 19th century, designed to support ceramic basin and pitcher sets prior to the introduction of modern indoor plumbing.

They were typically crafted from solid woods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, utilizing traditional joinery like hand-cut dovetails, carved aprons, and turned or square tapered legs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of period hand-tooling, natural timber oxidisation, historical drawer construction, and occasionally converted surface tops where ceramic basin inserts were filled.

Converted washstands function exceptionally well as compact bedside tables, hallway accent stands, or tall plant displays in contemporary and classic schemes.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources or sunlight, and applying beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood.
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