Regency Library Table 19th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Regency Library Table in Rare Tropical Hardwood, Gonçalo Alves C.1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236119
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectLibrary Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialGoncalo Alves, Timber, Veneer
ColourRich Brown
MotifsQuadform base, Flared pedestal, Scroll feet, Gadrooned moulding
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 137.5 cm (54 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This Regency library table dates from circa 1820 and stands on a quadform base with prominent scroll feet. The piece is constructed from Gonçalo Alves, a tropical hardwood finished with a rich reddish-brown tone and distinctive striped grain. The broad rectangular top has softly rounded corners, positioned above a deep frieze fitted with elaborate carved scroll brackets, gadrooned mouldings, and a beadwork trim along the lower edge. A central flared pedestal supports the table, rising from a ring of carved decoration directly above the four radiating feet. Dimensions are 72 cm high, 137.5 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. In a modern interior, the table functions as a central workspace or study desk in a library, home office, or study, providing ample surface space while accommodating seating beneath its sturdy frame. The rich timber tones blend naturally with both traditional and contemporary furnishings.

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Originating in the early 19th century, a Regency library table is a substantial flat-topped table designed for reading, writing, and administrative tasks in grand residential study rooms. Typically featuring a central pedestal or dual supports, these tables often incorporated drawers along the frieze and showcased Neoclassical architectural proportions.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era favoured highly figured hardwoods, notably mahogany, rosewood, and exotic imported timbers such as Goncalo Alves or zebrawood. Construction relied on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-cut dovetails for drawers, and decorative veneers to highlight natural grain patterns.

Authentic Regency pieces feature early 19th-century cabinetmaking hallmarks, including hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and period-correct brass hardware or castors. Structural design characteristics like concave quadform bases, gadrooned borders, and carved acanthus scrolls are typical of the era.

A Regency library table functions exceptionally well as a centrepiece in a spacious entrance foyer or as a statement writing desk in a home office. Pair the deep timber tones with neutral wall treatments, modern brass lighting, and contemporary artwork to balance classic proportions with modern aesthetics.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, and colour fading. Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the natural grain once or twice a year.

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Regency Library Table in Rare Tropical Hardwood, Gonçalo Alves C.1820

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