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Victorian Walnut Works Table
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Victorian Walnut Works Table

19th century
Description

A beautiful Victorian burr walnut work table with a rare and decorative fitted boxwood interior. The hinged top opens to reveal an intricate arrangement of pierced and carved compartments surrounding a central storage well. Standing on turned supports with carved cabriole legs, stretcher and original ceramic castors, the table also retains its silk basket beneath. Richly figured throughout and presented in excellent antique condition, this is an elegant and highly collectible example of Victorian needlework furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241309
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3724
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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A beautiful Victorian burr walnut work table with a rare and decorative fitted boxwood interior.
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The hinged top opens to reveal an intricate arrangement of pierced and carved compartments surrounding a central storage well.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Standing on turned supports with carved cabriole legs, stretcher and original ceramic castors, the table also retains its silk basket beneath. Richly figured throughout and presented in excellent antique condition, this is an elegant and highly collectible example of Victorian needlework furniture.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241309
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3724
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A Victorian walnut work table featuring a burr walnut top, suspended storage well beneath, double turned column supports, carved feet, and brass castors.

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United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut work table featuring a burr walnut top, suspended storage well beneath, double turned column supports, carved feet, and brass castors.
Victorian Walnut Works Table
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A Victorian walnut work table featuring a burr walnut top, suspended storage well beneath, double turned column supports, carved feet, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Carved cabriole legs, Turned stretcher base, Suspended storage well
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A Victorian work table, often referred to as a sewing or needlework table, emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries as a specialised furniture piece designed to hold textile craft materials. These tables feature a flat top surface accompanied by a drop-down storage well or fitted drawers to organize thread, cloth, and implements.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used figured hardwoods such as walnut, burr walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. Construction typically included hand-cut dovetail joints, carved turned columns, brass castors, and fabric-lined or solid wooden wells.

Authentic 19th-century Victorian examples exhibit period-appropriate hand joinery, natural timber oxidation, original brass castors, and carved decorative details on the stretchers and supports. Inspecting the underside reveals natural timber shrinkage and historic construction techniques.

A Victorian work table functions well as a side table or focal accent in a living space, hallway, or reading corner. Combining the warm wood grain with modern ceramics, neutral upholstery, or contemporary lighting creates a balanced scheme.

Maintain the surface finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-quality beeswax twice yearly. Position the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber movement or finish fading.
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