Howard & Sons Library Table 19th Century

Name: Howard & Sons Library Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244927
Price: 2950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A dark mahogany library table featuring a rectangular polished top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs fitted with brass castors.

Howard & Sons Library Table

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Frieze drawers, Brass castors, Wooden knob handles
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

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A Victorian library table is a substantial writing desk introduced during the 19th century, typically featuring rectangular tops, frieze drawers, and turned wooden legs designed for formal study environments.

These tables were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often complemented by brass castors and hand-dovetailed drawer linings.

Authentic pieces frequently bear maker stamps or paper labels on the drawer edges or underside, accompanied by high-grade mahogany construction and stamped brass castors.

Position the table as a central home office desk, or place it against a living room wall or sofa back to function as a large console table.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the timber grain twice a year to preserve the polished surface.