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Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian
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Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique orangery glasshouse table. An English, mahogany and cast iron garden flower or display table, dating to the High Victorian period, circa 1870.

Delightful orangery or cafe table with strong visual appeal

Presents a desirably weathered patina and in good order

Beautifully figured top presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Substantial cast iron frame with a pleasingly time-worn painted finish

Wide top ideal for serving drinks or displaying garden produce

Top accentuated with attractive foliate brass medallions

Striking scroll and foliate motif adorns the fretwork side stands

Legs united by an arched stretcher with decorative knop moulding to the centre

Unmarked as such, but in the manner and quality of Coalbrookdale

This is an attractive antique orangery glasshouse table, with a charming weathered base and fine plinth top. Ideal for summerhouse or outdoor cafe use. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 107.5cm (42.25'')

Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239867
Dealers Internal Reference
26340
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Description
This is an antique orangery glasshouse table.
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An English, mahogany and cast iron garden flower or display table, dating to the High Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

Delightful orangery or cafe table with strong visual appeal

fig 1. A Victorian table featuring an ornate white distressed cast iron scrollwork base and a smooth mahogany top.
fig 1. Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian

Presents a desirably weathered patina and in good order

Beautifully figured top presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Substantial cast iron frame with a pleasingly time-worn painted finish

Wide top ideal for serving drinks or displaying garden produce

fig 2. A Victorian table featuring an ornate white distressed cast iron scrollwork base and a smooth mahogany top.
fig 2. Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian

Top accentuated with attractive foliate brass medallions

Striking scroll and foliate motif adorns the fretwork side stands

Legs united by an arched stretcher with decorative knop moulding to the centre

Unmarked as such, but in the manner and quality of Coalbrookdale

fig 3. A Victorian table featuring an ornate white distressed cast iron scrollwork base and a smooth mahogany top.
fig 3. Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian

This is an attractive antique orangery glasshouse table, with a charming weathered base and fine plinth top. Ideal for summerhouse or outdoor cafe use. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 107.5cm (42.25'')

Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239867
Dealers Internal Ref
26340
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian

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A Victorian table featuring an ornate white distressed cast iron scrollwork base and a smooth mahogany top.
Antique Orangery Glasshouse Table, English Cast Iron, Garden, Display, Victorian
Ref: SA1239867
A Victorian table featuring an ornate white distressed cast iron scrollwork base and a smooth mahogany top.
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  • ObjectConsole Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Mahogany
  • ColourWhite, Brown
  • MotifsScrollwork legs, Curved stretchers, Distressed paint finish, Rectangular wooden top
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 107.5 cm (42 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This is a Victorian orangery glasshouse table, dating to circa 1870. The console table combines a rectangular mahogany top with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest with a substantial cast iron frame in a white and distressed painted finish. The top is accentuated with foliate brass medallions, while the frame features striking scroll and foliate motifs on the fretwork side stands and an arched stretcher united by a decorative knop moulding in the centre. The iron legs terminate in scrolled feet, and the entire structure displays a weathered patina reflecting its age. The table measures 74 cm high, 107.5 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. Well-suited for everyday use in a sunlit conservatory, bay window, or summerhouse, this surface functions practically as a display table for garden produce or as a small tea and drinks table. The proportions allow it to sit comfortably against a wall or in a window recess while providing a wide top for functional placement of items. The robust materials and solid construction ensure it remains stable for regular home use, while the decorative ironwork provides a strong visual anchor for botanical displays.

FAQs

During the 19th century, advancements in iron founding enabled the production of highly ornate cast iron furniture for glasshouses, conservatories, and gardens. These tables were designed to withstand humid glasshouse environments while supporting plant displays and garden paraphernalia.

These pieces featured heavy cast iron bases, frequently finished with paint to retard rust, paired with durable timber tops such as polished mahogany or teak, or stone surfaces suited to damp conservatory conditions.

Authentic Victorian examples feature detailed casting crispness, elaborate scrollwork or foliage motifs, substantial visual and physical weight, and layered historical paint finishes showing natural age and mild oxidisation.

Position the table in a sunroom, hallway, or alcove as a side table or console, pairing the textural, aged iron frame with potted foliage, stone pottery, or framed botanical illustrations.

Dust the timber surface regularly and apply natural wax polish periodically. Preserve the cast iron base by keeping it dry, cleaning gently with a soft brush, and applying clear microcrystalline wax to protect the distressed paintwork from flaking.
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