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Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09605611
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Narrow hand-cut drawer dovetails: early twentieth-century workshop cabinetmaking.
Mahogany drawer linings: high-specification construction from the inter-war years.
Bookmatched burr walnut veneers: quality Queen Anne revival craftsmanship.
Thick bevelled triptych mirror plates: standard dressing chest manufacture of the 1920s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09605611
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Narrow hand-cut drawer dovetails: early twentieth-century workshop cabinetmaking.
Mahogany drawer linings: high-specification construction from the inter-war years.
Bookmatched burr walnut veneers: quality Queen Anne revival craftsmanship.
Thick bevelled triptych mirror plates: standard dressing chest manufacture of the 1920s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229373
Dealers Internal Ref
2390
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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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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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Mirror Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Triptych arched mirror, Carved shell motif, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 177 cm (70 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 1920 Queen Anne Revival dressing table takes the form of a large burr walnut vanity desk complete with a triptych arched mirror setup. The timber displays a rich warm brown colour with a highly figured grain pattern throughout the veneered surfaces, complemented by original bevel-edged glass panes, double moulded shaped edges on the top, and ornate gilded brass drop handles fitted to the six drawers. Below the drawers, the structure rests on bracket feet united by a shaped apron decorated with carved shell motifs. Measuring 177 cm high, 124 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, the unit provides ample surface area and storage capacity for daily grooming routines. Placed in a bedroom or dressing room, the piece functions as a traditional makeup station while serving as a statement storage cabinet suited to classic English country house interiors.

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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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