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Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV
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Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

19th century
Description

This is an antique ladies hobby table. An English, rosewood drop leaf sewing or parlour table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

Fascinatingly appointed sewing table with wonderful William IV craftsmanship

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Superb stocks show excellent grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Drop leaf top extends usefully, supported by articulated flying arms

Front drawer dressed with circular brass drop handles

Drawer fascia and wool box dressed with inset brass lined locks — untested, key absent

Interior offers a sliding divider tray, which can also be removed if required

Faux drawer fascia to the reverse affords central room placement

Sliding wool box accentuated with silk cotton upholstery in green and champagne hues

Darling pattern with silk cotton flowerheads catch the light beautifully

The pleasingly clean interior offering a generous storage space of 24cm (9.5'')

Support stand crafted in a U-shaped surround to the wool box

Column accentuated in relief with a superb acanthus and collar carving

Circular drum base hosts exquisite hairy paw feet of deep undulations

The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of concealed castors

Unmarked as such, but of the quality and refinement expected of Gillows

This is a delightful antique ladies hobby table, as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago. Beautifully appointed, the presentation and form of the table offers a wonderful addition to the household. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Extended Width: 73.5cm (29'')

Extended Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Extended Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Closed Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Closed Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Closed Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Wool Box Width: 23cm (9'')

Wool Box Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Wool Box Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Sewing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230588
Dealers Internal Reference
26209
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Description
This is an antique ladies hobby table. An English, rosewood drop leaf sewing or parlour table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

Fascinatingly appointed sewing table with wonderful William IV craftsmanship

fig 1. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Superb stocks show excellent grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Drop leaf top extends usefully, supported by articulated flying arms

fig 2. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Front drawer dressed with circular brass drop handles

Drawer fascia and wool box dressed with inset brass lined locks — untested, key absent

Interior offers a sliding divider tray, which can also be removed if required

fig 3. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Faux drawer fascia to the reverse affords central room placement

Sliding wool box accentuated with silk cotton upholstery in green and champagne hues

Darling pattern with silk cotton flowerheads catch the light beautifully

fig 4. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

The pleasingly clean interior offering a generous storage space of 24cm (9.5'')

Support stand crafted in a U-shaped surround to the wool box

Column accentuated in relief with a superb acanthus and collar carving

fig 5. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 5. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Circular drum base hosts exquisite hairy paw feet of deep undulations

The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of concealed castors

Unmarked as such, but of the quality and refinement expected of Gillows

This is a delightful antique ladies hobby table, as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago.

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Beautifully appointed, the presentation and form of the table offers a wonderful addition to the household.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 6. A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
fig 6. Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Dimensions:

Extended Width: 73.5cm (29'')

Extended Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Extended Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Closed Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Closed Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Closed Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Wool Box Width: 23cm (9'')

Wool Box Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Wool Box Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Sewing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230588
Dealers Internal Ref
26209
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.

Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV

Archive II A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View II
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Archive IV A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View IV
Archive V A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View V
Archive VI A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View VII
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Archive IX A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View IX
Archive X A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View X
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Archive XII A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet. View XII
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A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV
Ref: SA1230588
A William IV dark rosewood drop-leaf sewing table featuring a top drawer, a fabric work basket below, and a carved pedestal base with paw feet.
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FAQs

A William IV sewing table is a specialised piece of small furniture created during the reign of King William IV (18301837), designed specifically for storing needlework materials and accessories in the parlour.

These tables were primarily crafted from rich hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, often lined with fabric for the work basket beneath, and fitted with brass handles or lock plates.

Authentic pieces generally display classical influence with bolder proportions than Regency items, featuring carved lotus motifs, turned central pedestals, quadform plinths, and carved claw or paw feet.

A sewing table functions well as a compact side table or bedside nightstand, adding warmth and historical texture when paired with modern upholstered seating and minimal lighting.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually, keeping the table away from direct heat sources and high humidity to preserve the fabric and timber.
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