18th Century Walnut Side Table

Name: 18th Century Walnut Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244994
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Brass drop handles, Single frieze drawer
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This George I side table belongs to the 18th century, rendered in warm brown Virginia walnut with a polished finish. The rectangular top has a rounded rim and sits above a single frieze drawer fitted with two brass drop handles and an escutcheon. Four cabriole legs support the frame, curving downward to terminate in pad feet. The wood displays natural grain variations and subtle surface aging across the timber panels. Practical proportions of 76 cm high, 83 cm wide and 50 cm deep allow this walnut piece to function well beside the front door for small keys and correspondence, or as a decorative surface in a hallway, drawing room or bedroom. Everyday use in a home requires a dry interior environment protected from direct sunlight to preserve the historic finish.

FAQs

Popularised in the early 18th century, Queen Anne side tables feature slender cabriole legs, pad feet, and refined proportions. Often crafted with figured walnut veneers and simple brass hardware, these pieces reflected a shift toward lighter, more elegant domestic furniture.

Furniture from this period primarily utilised solid or veneered walnut, pine secondary woods, and hand-cut dovetail joints for drawer construction. Cast brass drop handles and escutcheons were typically secured with hand-cut screws or wire backs.

Authentic 18th-century examples display signs of hand-planing on secondary woods, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and natural shrinkage across timber grain. Original brasses show slight variations, while the surface develops a distinctive depth of patina over centuries.

Position a walnut side table in an entryway beneath a framed mirror, or use it as a compact hall desk or accent surface. Pairing rich timber tones with neutral walls, modern ceramics, or minimalist lighting creates a balanced interior scheme.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber warping or finish degradation.

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18th Century Walnut Side Table