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Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
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£2,750
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Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

19th century
For Sale by Adam Antiques
Description

A Superb Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Sofa Table, fitted with two drawers and opposing dummy drawers, on a faceted centre column and quadruple splay legs terminating in fine original castors.

Circa 1820

W: Open 62ins (157cms), Closed 41ins (104cms), D: 27.5" (70cms), H: 28.5ins (72cms)

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
157cm (61.81")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Adam Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Sofa Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228118
Dealers Internal Reference
A1247
Description
A Superb Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Sofa Table, fitted with two drawers and opposing dummy drawers, on a faceted centre column and quadruple splay legs terminating in fine original castors.

Circa 1820

W: Open 62ins (157cms), Closed 41ins (104cms), D: 27.5" (70cms), H: 28.5ins (72cms)

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
157cm (61.81")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Sofa Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228118
Dealers Internal Ref
A1247
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A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors.
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Archive I A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors.

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Archive II A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors. View IV
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2023
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A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors.
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Ref: SA1228118
A Regency rosewood sofa table featuring hinged drop leaves, brass inlay decoration, two frieze drawers, and a quadripartite base on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofa Table
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass inlay, Drop leaves, Sabre legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 157 cm (62 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This Regency sofa table is constructed from warm brown rosewood and features hinged drop leaves with inlaid brass stringing along the top surface. The rectangular table incorporates two frieze drawers fitted with small round brass handles, decorative brass ormolu mounts on the central frieze, and a sturdy quadripartite base supported by curved sabre legs with brass castors. Visible details include finely grained timber surfaces and polished brass hardware. Measuring 72 cm high, 157 cm wide when open, and 70 cm deep, the piece functions practically as a writing table or a centre table positioned behind a sofa in a traditional living space or study.

Originating in the early 19th century during the British Regency era, a sofa table is a narrow table designed with drop-leaf ends and frieze drawers. It was traditionally proportioned to sit behind a sofa, featuring splayed legs, brass castors, and fine wood veneers.

Cabinetmakers of the Regency period predominantly favoured exotic timbers like rosewood and mahogany, often enhanced with brass stringing, metal lion-mask handles, or marquetry. Secondary woods such as pine, oak, or cedar were typically used for drawer linings.

Authentic Regency furniture displays hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, and original brass castors with period screw fittings. The brass inlay should show slight surface oxidisation consistent with two centuries of age.

Position the table directly behind a central living room sofa, placed along an entry hallway as a console, or set within a bay window. The drop leaves can be extended when additional surface area is required for display or work.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Avoid placing the table in direct sunlight or adjacent to radiator heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber bleaching.
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