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Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table

1900 - 1920
Description

Outstanding quality antique burr walnut dressing table having three original bevel edge mirrors in burr walnut frames above a single shaped drawer. It boasts an exceptional quality burr walnut top with a double moulded shaped edge above six burr walnut shaped drawers with original ornate gilded brass handles. It stands on bracket feet united by a shaped apron with carved shells

A magnificent quality dressing table displaying a delightful colour

Please note we have a matching wardrobe in stock

Dimensions:

Height 177 cm (69.68 in)

Width 124 cm (48.82 in)

Depth 57 cm (22.44 in)

Height to top

61.5 cm (24.21 in)

Dated 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table to the 1920s.

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SA1229373
Dealers Internal Reference
2390
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Description
Outstanding quality antique burr walnut dressing table having three original bevel edge mirrors in burr walnut frames above a single shaped drawer.
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It boasts an exceptional quality burr walnut top with a double moulded shaped edge above six burr walnut shaped drawers with original ornate gilded brass handles.
London City Antiques

It stands on bracket feet united by a shaped apron with carved shells

fig 1. A burr walnut dressing table featuring a central arched triptych mirror, highly figured wood grain, and six drawers with ornate brass handles.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table

A magnificent quality dressing table displaying a delightful colour

Please note we have a matching wardrobe in stock

Dimensions:

Height 177 cm (69.68 in)

Width 124 cm (48.82 in)

Depth 57 cm (22.44 in)

Height to top

61.5 cm (24.21 in)

Dated 1920

Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229373
Dealers Internal Ref
2390
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A burr walnut dressing table featuring a central arched triptych mirror, highly figured wood grain, and six drawers with ornate brass handles.

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A burr walnut dressing table featuring a central arched triptych mirror, highly figured wood grain, and six drawers with ornate brass handles.
Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
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Burr walnut dressing tables gained immense popularity during the Queen Anne and early Georgian eras, later experiencing revivals in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Characterised by highly figured wood grain sourced from walnut tree growths, these pieces often incorporate elegant curves, cabriole legs or bracket feet, and integrated mirrors for bedroom grooming.

Traditional dressing tables feature a solid wood framework, often pine or oak, overlaid with thin burr walnut veneers to create symmetrical grain patterns known as book-matching. Hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid brass handles, and hand-cut mirror glass are hallmark construction features of early cabinetmaking.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as hand-sawn dovetail joints inside drawers, age-related patination on brass hardware, and subtle variations in veneer thickness. Examining the reverse of the mirror frame and drawer bases often reveals original saw marks and natural timber shrinkage over time.

Positioning a highly figured walnut dressing table against a neutral or rich jewel-toned wall creates a focal point in a master suite or dressing room. Pair the piece with modern table lamps, contemporary brass accessories, or a textured upholstered stool to balance historic craftsmanship with modern design elements.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading, and clean mirror glass with a mild, non-ammonia cleaner applied directly to a microfibre cloth.
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