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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top
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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique late Victorian side table in walnut, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality in the Aesthetic Movement taste, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

The octagonal top has a canted edge and an incised reeded border, and sits on a frieze with shaped arched aprons to each side.

It stands on four ring-turned legs joined by a square undertier enclosed by a turned spindle gallery, ending in tapered turned feet.

The walnut displays an attractive figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian occasional table, a perfect addition to any living room, hallway or bedroom.

Product Reference : AF - 6859

Measurements : 55cm (21½") Width x 55cm (21½") Depth x 69cm (27") Height

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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Walnut Side Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09704220
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Turned legs with incised ring details: late Victorian Aesthetic Movement cabinetmaking.
Spindle gallery on the undertier: typical late 19th-century occasional table construction.
Incised reeded border to the octagonal top: decorative detailing popular in the 1880s.
Natural surface wear across the top: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243460
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6859
Description
Antique late Victorian side table in walnut, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality in the Aesthetic Movement taste, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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The octagonal top has a canted edge and an incised reeded border, and sits on a frieze with shaped arched aprons to each side.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

It stands on four ring-turned legs joined by a square undertier enclosed by a turned spindle gallery, ending in tapered turned feet.

The walnut displays an attractive figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

fig 2. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian occasional table, a perfect addition to any living room, hallway or bedroom.

Product Reference : AF - 6859

Measurements : 55cm (21½") Width x 55cm (21½") Depth x 69cm (27") Height

fig 3. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

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. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

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. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

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. A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top

• 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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Walnut Side Table to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09704220
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Turned legs with incised ring details: late Victorian Aesthetic Movement cabinetmaking.
Spindle gallery on the undertier: typical late 19th-century occasional table construction.
Incised reeded border to the octagonal top: decorative detailing popular in the 1880s.
Natural surface wear across the top: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243460
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6859
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Side Table | Octagonal Top
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A dark walnut Victorian Aesthetic side table featuring an octagonal top, turned legs, and a lower shelf enclosed by a turned spindle gallery.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Turned legs, Spindle gallery, Arched apron
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

The Aesthetic Movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mass industrialisation, focusing on simplified geometry, turned spindle details, and craftsmanship influenced by East Asian design traditions.

Hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak were primary materials, built using mortise and tenon joinery, hand-lathed turned legs, and solid timber panels.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-lathed turning variations, natural wood shrinkage around joints, age-appropriate oxidisation beneath the table top, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws.

Position the table beside a modern sofa or armchair to create architectural interest through contrasting timber tones and geometric leg profiles against neutral upholstery.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers natural moisture and lustre.
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