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Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror
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Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian Gothic Revival dressing table in oak, a striking and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and the bold decorative spirit of the period.

The top is surmounted by a canted swing mirror held between shaped supports with pierced roundels, flanked by two small trinket drawers. Below, the frieze is fitted with two drawers, all with brass ring handles on quatrefoil backplates.

The edges are finished with inlaid chevron banding, and the corners are decorated with carved and inlaid star roundels. It stands on boldly turned legs joined by a turned H-stretcher, ending in brass castors.

The oak displays a lovely grain and a warm, golden honey colour, with a soft patina built up over many years.

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable and characterful piece, perfect for a bedroom or dressing room, and would make a wonderful addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 6758

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 60.5cm (24") Depth x 155cm (61") Height [ 74.5cm (29½") Worktop Height ]

Knee Height - 60cm (23½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240851
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6758
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian Gothic Revival dressing table in oak, a striking and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and the bold decorative spirit of the period.
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The top is surmounted by a canted swing mirror held between shaped supports with pierced roundels, flanked by two small trinket drawers.
ActFurniture LTD

Below, the frieze is fitted with two drawers, all with brass ring handles on quatrefoil backplates.

fig 1. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

The edges are finished with inlaid chevron banding, and the corners are decorated with carved and inlaid star roundels. It stands on boldly turned legs joined by a turned H-stretcher, ending in brass castors.

fig 2. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

The oak displays a lovely grain and a warm, golden honey colour, with a soft patina built up over many years.

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable and characterful piece, perfect for a bedroom or dressing room, and would make a wonderful addition to any home.

fig 3. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

Product Reference : AF - 6758

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 60.5cm (24") Depth x 155cm (61") Height [ 74.5cm (29½") Worktop Height ]

Knee Height - 60cm (23½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240851
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6758
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.

Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror

Archive II An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles. View XI
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
Antique Victorian Gothic Oak Dressing Table | Swing Mirror
Ref: SA1240851
An antique Victorian Gothic oak dressing table featuring a central adjustable swing mirror, pierced tracery supports, two upper trinket drawers, two main drawers, inlaid borders, turned legs, and brass ring handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced Gothic tracery, Turned legs, Geometric inlay, Brass ring handles
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

This Victorian Gothic oak dressing table is made from oak with a warm, golden honey colour and a soft patina. The piece includes a central canted swing mirror mounted between shaped supports decorated with pierced roundels, flanked by two small trinket drawers above a frieze fitted with two main drawers. The drawers are fitted with brass ring handles on quatrefoil backplates, while inlaid chevron banding edges the top, and carved star roundels accent the corners. The structure stands on boldly turned legs united by a turned H-stretcher and finished with brass castors. It measures 155 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 60.5 cm deep. Positioned in a bedroom or dressing room, the piece provides a functional surface with accessible drawers for daily use and storage. The surface height accommodates routine dressing tasks, and the adjustable swing mirror allows flexible angling for personal grooming. The robust construction ensures stability during everyday placement, while the historical design elements integrate easily into traditional or period-inspired interiors.

FAQs

Victorian Gothic furniture, prominent during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, draws structural inspiration from medieval architecture. Key characteristics include pointed arches, trefoils, quatrefoils, heavy turned wood elements, and carved heraldic motifs or geometric tracery.

These dressing tables were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Components often featured brass drop handles, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, castors, and silvered glass swing mirrors.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and age-consistent wear on timber surfaces and castors.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight its structural outline and wood grain. Pair it with modern task lighting and contemporary ceramic or glass decorative objects to balance historical detail with modern functionality.

Clean the wood surfaces periodically using a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain to nourish the timber. Avoid direct sunlight or proximity to radiators to prevent warping, cracking, or timber movement.
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