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Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford
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Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford

19th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
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A superb quality Victorian Gothic Revival octagonal library or centre table, stamped to one drawer by the renowned Guildford cabinet makers and furnishers W. Williamson & Sons. Made in solid oak, the table has a wonderfully architectural base with bold barley-twist legs, substantial bun feet with inset ceramic castors and particularly attractive Gothic tracery stretchers centred by a turned finial. The deep frieze is finely carved throughout with repeating circular motifs and florets and incorporates four useful drawers, traditionally dovetailed and oak lined – further signs of the quality of its construction. The octagonal top retains its wonderfully aged very dark green, almost black leather writing surface, framed by a lighter green border with delicate gilt tooling. W. Williamson & Sons were one of Guildford’s most prestigious furniture firms and a major local employer of skilled cabinet makers and upholsterers. At their height they operated 39 furniture galleries covering some 40,000 square feet. Their reputation for quality resulted in a Royal Appointment to Queen Victoria in 1889, with the firm undertaking upholstery and drapery work at Windsor Castle. The company continued trading until 1960. A handsome and substantial piece of Victorian furniture that would work particularly well as a library table, centre table or large occasional table, with enough presence to anchor a room without being overly large. Dimensions: 118cm wide × 118cm deep × 73cm high.

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Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
118cm (46.46")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this Victorian Oak Centre Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1231646
Description
A superb quality Victorian Gothic Revival octagonal library or centre table, stamped to one drawer by the renowned Guildford cabinet makers and furnishers W. Williamson & Sons. Made in solid oak, the table has a wonderfully architectural base with bold barley-twist legs, substantial bun feet with inset ceramic castors and particularly attractive Gothic tracery stretchers centred by a turned finial. The deep frieze is finely carved throughout with repeating circular motifs and florets and incorporates four useful drawers, traditionally dovetailed and oak lined – further signs of the quality of its construction.
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The octagonal top retains its wonderfully aged very dark green, almost black leather writing surface, framed by a lighter green border with delicate gilt tooling.
Tinker & Toad

W. Williamson & Sons were one of Guildford’s most prestigious furniture firms and a major local employer of skilled cabinet makers and upholsterers. At their height they operated 39 furniture galleries covering some 40,000 square feet. Their reputation for quality resulted in a Royal Appointment to Queen Victoria in 1889, with the firm undertaking upholstery and drapery work at Windsor Castle. The company continued trading until 1960. A handsome and substantial piece of Victorian furniture that would work particularly well as a library table, centre table or large occasional table, with enough presence to anchor a room without being overly large. Dimensions: 118cm wide × 118cm deep × 73cm high.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
118cm (46.46")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Victorian Oak Centre Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231646
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Archive I An octagonal Victorian oak centre table featuring a carved rosette frieze, barley twist legs, a central finial stretcher, and an inset leather top.

Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford

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An octagonal Victorian oak centre table featuring a carved rosette frieze, barley twist legs, a central finial stretcher, and an inset leather top.
Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford
Ref: SA1231646
An octagonal Victorian oak centre table featuring a carved rosette frieze, barley twist legs, a central finial stretcher, and an inset leather top.
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Gothic Revival furniture from the Victorian era draws inspiration from medieval architecture, featuring bold carved details, tracery, pointed arches, and sturdy wooden constructions, predominantly utilising solid English oak or walnut.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-carved friezes, turned or barley-twist legs, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and frequently inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic examples demonstrate hand-carved decorative bands, heavy proportions, original maker stamps or brass plaques, age-appropriate patination, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern fasteners.

Position the piece in an entryway, library, or open-plan living area as a focal point, pairing its dark oak timber and structured shape with contemporary lighting, neutral textiles, or curated ceramics.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually, while keeping the inset leather nourished with specialised leather conditioner and protected from direct sunlight or heat sources.
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