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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century
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Antique Victorian quality mahogany dressing table having an adjustable swing mirror supported by two shaped carved mahogany scrolls, single drawer with original turned knobs above a demi lune shaped top with a thumb moulded edge supported by a shaped carved cabriole leg with scroll feet to the front square supports to the back standing on a shaped mahogany undertier on original bun feet.

A quaint classic Victorian example of desirable proportions.

Dimensions:

Height 139 cm (54.72 in)

Width 104.5 cm (41.14 in)

Depth 53 cm(20.87 in)

Height to surface top 69.5 cm (27.36 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09639519
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Hand-carved scroll mirror supports: mid-Victorian duchess styling.
Flame mahogany veneer on the curved frieze: traditional nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Single cabriole front leg with carved foot: popular design of the 1860s.
Gentle handling wear and mellowed wax polish: many decades of careful use.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234217
Dealers Internal Reference
2715
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany dressing table having an adjustable swing mirror supported by two shaped carved mahogany scrolls, single drawer with original turned knobs above a demi lune shaped top with a thumb moulded edge supported by a shaped carved cabriole leg with scroll feet to the front square supports to the back standing on a shaped mahogany undertier on original bun feet.

A quaint classic Victorian example of desirable proportions.

Dimensions:

Height 139 cm (54.72 in)

Width 104.5 cm (41.14 in)

Depth 53 cm(20.87 in)

Height to surface top 69.5 cm (27.36 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09639519
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Hand-carved scroll mirror supports: mid-Victorian duchess styling.
Flame mahogany veneer on the curved frieze: traditional nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Single cabriole front leg with carved foot: popular design of the 1860s.
Gentle handling wear and mellowed wax polish: many decades of careful use.

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
139cm (54.72")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234217
Dealers Internal Ref
2715
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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An antique Victorian mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swing mirror with scroll supports above a curved tabletop and shaped platform base.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched swing mirror, Carved scroll supports, Shaped platform base, Trinket drawer
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 104.5 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Victorian dressing table is constructed from warm brown mahogany with glass and brass components, and dates to 1860. The piece incorporates an arched swing mirror framed by carved scroll supports, positioned above a single trinket drawer fitted with original turned knobs. Below sits a demi-lune shaped top featuring a thumb-moulded edge, supported at the front by a shaped carved cabriole leg with scroll feet, alongside square rear supports resting on a shaped mahogany undertier with original bun feet. Measuring 139 cm high, 104.5 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, the furniture item is designed for placement in a bedroom or dressing room as a functional vanity surface.

FAQs

Victorian dressing tables, frequently referred to as duchesse tables or toilet tables, emerged during the 19th century featuring integrated arched swing mirrors, carved S-scroll supports, and built-in drawers designed for personal grooming accessories.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised flame mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak carcases, complemented by mirrored glass and brass drawer fittings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved scrollwork, original silvered mirror glass showing subtle age marks, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and a heavy, shaped platform base.

This type of table can serve as a focal point in a master bedroom or dressing room, balanced against modern neutral walls, understated soft furnishings, and contemporary lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber while avoiding direct sunlight and radiators to prevent cracking.
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