Antique Octagonal Side Table 19th Century

Name: Occasional Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238838
Price: 445 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Turned legs, Spindle gallery tier, Brass castors
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Victorian occasional table is constructed from solid walnut with a warm brown timber colour and an octagonal top showing fine figuring. The piece incorporates turned legs, a lower tier with a spindle gallery, and small brass castors on the feet, alongside subtle structural mouldings under the lower shelf. The original finish has been revived, polished and waxed to maintain its lovely condition, showcasing the grain of the wood. Measuring 78 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 76 cm deep, this multi-tier table suits placement at the end of a sofa or in a corner of a living room or study. It provides practical surface space for lamps, books, or decorative objects while adding a traditional English country house character to contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Occasional tables from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were designed as versatile, movable pieces for drawing rooms, frequently featuring geometric tops, secondary shelves, turned legs, and brass castors for ease of movement.

These tables were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring rich timber veneers, turned spindle galleries, brass castors, and hand-jointed support frames.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned leg detailing, brass socket or cup castors with natural age patina, original joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and subtle wear consistent with historical use.

Position the piece beside a modern sofa or armchair to serve as a functional surface for lighting, books, or decorative ceramics, using the lower shelf to store additional reading materials.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically following the grain, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.

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