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Early Victorian Walnut Octagonal Work Table
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Early Victorian Walnut Octagonal Work Table

19th century
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A fine quality early Victorian walnut octagonal work table with carved relief and original fitted interior c.1860. Octagonal form with moulded edge to the hinged lid and apron below with floral carved relief. Trumpet shaped base, which is sat on a carved tripod foot matching the apron. The hinged lid opening to reveal a an original fitted interior with small sections around the outer edge to hold pins and haberdashery; the centre with removable cover on the needlework storage compartment below. Presented in superb original condition with a deep shine and rich colour. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245601
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44496
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Description
A fine quality early Victorian walnut octagonal work table with carved relief and original fitted interior c.1860. Octagonal form with moulded edge to the hinged lid and apron below with floral carved relief. Trumpet shaped base, which is sat on a carved tripod foot matching the apron. The hinged lid opening to reveal a an original fitted interior with small sections around the outer edge to hold pins and haberdashery; the centre with removable cover on the needlework storage compartment below. Presented in superb original condition with a deep shine and rich colour. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the Victorian era.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245601
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44496
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An Early Victorian octagonal walnut work table featuring a faceted trumpet pedestal and carved tripod legs.
Early Victorian Walnut Octagonal Work Table
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An Early Victorian octagonal walnut work table featuring a faceted trumpet pedestal and carved tripod legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Trumpet pedestal, Carved tripod base, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This early Victorian occasional table takes the form of an octagonal work table fashioned from walnut with a warm brown timber colour and a polished finish. The design incorporates a moulded edge to the hinged lid, an apron with floral carved relief, a faceted trumpet-shaped pedestal, and a carved tripod base with scrolling cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet. Small visible signs of age include slight surface wear along the wooden edge of the top. The dimensions measure 71 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. Inside the hinged lid, the table provides an original fitted interior with small sections along the outer edge for pins and haberdashery, accompanied by a removable cover over the needlework storage compartment below. This piece functions practically in a modern home as an accent piece or occasional table placed at the end of a sofa for sewing supplies or small display items.

FAQs

Popularised in the mid-19th century, a trumpet work table is a specialised form of occasional furniture featuring a tapered octagonal or round column designed to store needlework supplies beneath a hinged top.

These tables were commonly crafted from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring figured timber veneers, carved tripod bases, and fabric-lined interior storage wells.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved pedestal details, original lock mechanisms on the octagonal top, fitted interior compartments, and genuine patination on the timber surface.

This functional accent piece can serve as an occasional side table beside an armchair, a compact bedside stand, or a decorative surface in an entryway or reading nook.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber finish.
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