A Victorian Period Oval Burr Walnut Coffee Table. 19th Century

Name: A Victorian Period Oval Burr Walnut Coffee Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245500
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffee Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut grain pattern, Turned twin pedestals, Carved cabriole legs, Moulded top edge

This Victorian coffee table in the English Country House style is constructed from warm brown walnut with a highly figured, book-matched burr walnut grain pattern on the oval top, finished with a thumb-moulded edge. The base incorporates double turned pedestals, a central turned stretcher, and carved cabriole legs with acanthus-carved scrolling feet. The visible surface displays a rich gloss and intricate timber patterns throughout the structure. Practical for daily living, this low table serves as a central surface in a traditional or transitional drawing room or sitting area, positioned in front of a sofa or a pair of armchairs to hold books, drinks, or decorative accessories. Originating from England and dating from circa 1860-1870, the table measures 102 cm wide by 61 cm deep by 51 cm high, providing a convenient low surface proportioned for seating arrangements. The proportions accommodate multiple users comfortably while maintaining a clear floor path around the perimeter. The traditional silhouette complements historic interiors as well as modern spaces seeking a classic focal point.

FAQs

Victorian burr walnut furniture is characterised by the prominent use of figure-rich walnut veneer sourced from abnormal tree growths, combined with intricate hand carvings and solid timber construction typical of nineteenth-century English cabinet making.

These tables feature high-grade burr walnut veneers laid over a solid wood core, supported by turned twin pedestals, a central stretcher, and hand-carved cabriole feet.

Authentic pieces display natural figure variations in the wood grain, hand-cut joinery or hand-carving underneath the base, natural patina, and original age-appropriate fittings.

Position the table centrally in a living space to contrast rich timber tones against neutral upholstery, pairing it with simple contemporary glassware or books to balance historical detail with modern design.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding direct heat sources, bright sunlight, and liquid spills.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

A Victorian Period Oval Burr Walnut Coffee Table.