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Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique
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Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

19th century
Description

A stunning Irish walnut centre table dating to the Victorian period, crafted from richly figured burr walnut

Circa 1860

Sowcasing a beautifully book-matched top with dramatic swirling grain patterns and warm honey-brown tones

The shaped serpentine top is framed by an intricately carved moulded edge featuring scrolling foliate decoration, highlighting the exceptional quality of the craftsmanship

Raised on elegantly carved cabriole legs terminating in stylised pad feet, the table combines robust construction with graceful proportions

The remarkable walnut veneers create a striking visual focal point, making this an ideal centre table, occasional table, or statement piece for a traditional interior

Richly polished throughout, the table displays the depth and character for which Irish walnut furniture is so highly prized

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Length: 150cm / 59 inch

Height: 72cm / 28.3 inch

Width: 120cm / 47.2 inch

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Irish Burr Walnut Centre Table to the 1860s.

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SA1236903
Description
A stunning Irish walnut centre table dating to the Victorian period, crafted from richly figured burr walnut

Circa 1860

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Sowcasing a beautifully book-matched top with dramatic swirling grain patterns and warm honey-brown tones.
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fig 1. A mid-19th-century Irish burr walnut centre table featuring a shaped serpentine top with a carved frieze set on a turned pedestal with four carved legs.
fig 1. Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

The shaped serpentine top is framed by an intricately carved moulded edge featuring scrolling foliate decoration, highlighting the exceptional quality of the craftsmanship

Raised on elegantly carved cabriole legs terminating in stylised pad feet, the table combines robust construction with graceful proportions

fig 2. A mid-19th-century Irish burr walnut centre table featuring a shaped serpentine top with a carved frieze set on a turned pedestal with four carved legs.
fig 2. Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

The remarkable walnut veneers create a striking visual focal point, making this an ideal centre table, occasional table, or statement piece for a traditional interior

Richly polished throughout, the table displays the depth and character for which Irish walnut furniture is so highly prized

fig 3. A mid-19th-century Irish burr walnut centre table featuring a shaped serpentine top with a carved frieze set on a turned pedestal with four carved legs.
fig 3. Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Length: 150cm / 59 inch

Height: 72cm / 28.3 inch

Width: 120cm / 47.2 inch

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Irish Burr Walnut Centre Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236903
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Archive I A mid-19th-century Irish burr walnut centre table featuring a shaped serpentine top with a carved frieze set on a turned pedestal with four carved legs.

Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique

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A mid-19th-century Irish burr walnut centre table featuring a shaped serpentine top with a carved frieze set on a turned pedestal with four carved legs.
Irish Walnut Centre Table 1860 Period Antique
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine top, Carved foliate frieze, Turned pedestal, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

This Victorian centre table dates from 1860 and follows an English Country House style. Constructed from burr walnut and walnut, the piece presents a warm brown colour with rich honey tones and a polished finish. The tabletop has a serpentine shape with book-matched veneers, swirling grain patterns, and an intricately carved foliate frieze along the moulded edge. Below the top stands a turned pedestal supported by four cabriole legs with stylised pad feet. The table measures 72 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 80 cm deep. Position this piece in a reception room, hallway, or traditional drawing room to function as a centre table or occasional table. The surface provides ample space for lamps, decorative objects, or books, while the sturdy base ensures stability on everyday flooring. The combination of figured wood veneers and detailed carving makes it suitable for period-style interiors and heritage home layouts.

FAQs

Originating in the mid-19th century, Irish centre tables from the Victorian era are characterised by highly figured timbers, intricate hand carving often incorporating botanical motifs, and flexible placement designed for central display in spacious entryways or drawing rooms.

These tables were typically constructed using solid timber framing overlaid with decorative burr walnut veneers, featuring hand-carved pedestal columns, shaped aprons, and carved cabriole legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery on the underframe, slight variations in hand-sawed veneer thickness, genuine age patination beneath the top, and regional carving motifs along the frieze or base.

A Victorian centre table serves as an architectural anchor in a large foyer, hallway, or bay window space, where it can be styled with a single ceramic vessel, stacked books, or a contemporary table lamp.

To preserve burr walnut, maintain consistent ambient humidity to prevent veneer movement, dust with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, and keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and sunlight.
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