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Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880
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Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880

19th century
Description

A refined Victorian two-tier dumb waiter table / book shelf in richly figured amboyna with elegant ebonised detailing

The rectangular top is beautifully veneered in amboyna wood, displaying warm golden tones and dramatic swirling grain patterns

A fine ebonised border frames the top, providing crisp contrast and enhancing the overall form. Beneath sits a second tier shelf, also veneered in matching walnut, making the piece both decorative and practical for books or display

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape

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

The supports are particularly elegant, with slender turned and fluted legs in a contrasting dark ebonised finish

These are united by a turned stretcher for added strength and visual balance

The table stands on classic Regency sabre feet with small brass castors, allowing it to be moved easily

Well proportioned and versatile, this would work beautifully as a lamp table, side table, or small centre table, combining Victorian elegance with practical two-tier functionality

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

30" (76 cm) x 18" (46 cm) x 31" (79 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Dumb Waiter to the 1880s.

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SA1240012
Description
A refined Victorian two-tier dumb waiter table / book shelf in richly figured amboyna with elegant ebonised detailing
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The rectangular top is beautifully veneered in amboyna wood, displaying warm golden tones and dramatic swirling grain patterns.
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fig 1. A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 1. Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880

A fine ebonised border frames the top, providing crisp contrast and enhancing the overall form. Beneath sits a second tier shelf, also veneered in matching walnut, making the piece both decorative and practical for books or display

fig 2. A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 2. Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape

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

The supports are particularly elegant, with slender turned and fluted legs in a contrasting dark ebonised finish

fig 3. A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 3. Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880

These are united by a turned stretcher for added strength and visual balance

The table stands on classic Regency sabre feet with small brass castors, allowing it to be moved easily

Well proportioned and versatile, this would work beautifully as a lamp table, side table, or small centre table, combining Victorian elegance with practical two-tier functionality

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

30" (76 cm) x 18" (46 cm) x 31" (79 cm)

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Dumb Waiter to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240012
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Archive I A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.

Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880

Archive II A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View II
Archive III A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors. View VIII
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A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.
Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Amboyna 1880
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A late Victorian two-tier dumb waiter with warm amboyna wood surfaces, ebonised turned column supports, and splayed legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDumb Waiters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmboyna, Ebonised Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown and Black
  • MotifsAmboyna veneer, Turned column supports, Splayed feet, Turned stretcher
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian dumb waiter bookshelf from circa 1880 functions as a versatile two-tier side table or lamp table in a gentleman's library or at the end of a sofa. The piece measures 79 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Constructed from rich amboyna and ebonised wood with brass elements, it displays warm golden-brown and black tones throughout. The rectangular top features a swirling amboyna veneer framed by a fine ebonised border, positioned above a matching lower tier shelf. Slender turned and fluted columns support the tiers, anchored below by a central turned stretcher. The lower section stands on splayed sabre feet fitted with small brass castors for mobility. The combination of figured timber and dark structural framing provides a refined profile suited for display and storage use in a contemporary living space.

FAQs

A Victorian dumb waiter is a multi-tiered piece of dining room furniture developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to hold dishes and serving items, allowing diners to serve themselves without domestic staff present.

Late Victorian cabinetmakers frequently utilized exotic timbers such as highly figured amboyna burr veneer paired with ebonised hardwood accents, turned column supports, and cast brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic pieces feature original construction details such as hand-cut joinery underneath, natural age patination on metal castors, authentic ebonised highlights showing light wear, and genuine timber veneers.

These versatile two-tier tables function effectively as modern sofa side tables, compact home library book stands, or decorative display surfaces in hallways and living rooms.

Clean surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight, dampness, and localized heat sources to protect the delicate veneer.
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