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Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table
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Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table

19th century
Description

A charming antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop leaf side table, dating to circa 1860, featuring a beautifully shaped top, elegant carved supports and a wonderfully practical space-saving design.

The attractive walnut top displays a warm, rich colour and beautifully figured grain, with an unusual serpentine outline and gracefully shaped edges that give the table considerable character. The two drop leaves can be raised to create a generous occasional table or lowered to form an exceptionally slim piece of furniture when not in use.

The table stands on beautifully carved and turned walnut supports, featuring elegant bulbous columns, scrolling feet and decorative turned stretchers. Slender spiral-turned supports beneath the leaves complement the more substantial outer legs, demonstrating the quality and attention to detail of Victorian cabinetmaking.

Sutherland tables became particularly fashionable during the Victorian period, admired for their ingenious folding design and versatility. Their ability to provide additional table space while occupying very little room when closed made them especially popular in drawing rooms and sitting rooms.

This attractive example would make a wonderful antique side table, occasional table or compact breakfast table, equally suited to a traditional country house or contemporary interior. Its exceptionally narrow profile when closed makes it particularly useful for smaller rooms, hallways or positioning against a wall.

A delightful and highly versatile piece of Victorian walnut furniture, combining decorative craftsmanship, elegant proportions and practical functionality.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition, with beautifully figured walnut, rich colour and attractive patina. The shaped drop leaves, carved supports, turned stretchers and scrolling feet present well, with minor age-related marks and wear consistent with its period.

Measurements

Height: 68.5 cm (27 inches)

Width: 92 cm (36.2 inches)

Depth Open: 100 cm (39.4 inches)

Depth Closed: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: Circa 1860

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Sutherland Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720502
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Rule joint along the drop-leaf hinges: standard Victorian folding table joinery.
Barley-twist swing gate legs: classic mid-Victorian design work.
Carved cabriole feet with scroll toes: characteristic mid-nineteenth-century styling.
Subtle surface marks and mellowed top: handling over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245786
Dealers Internal Reference
3311
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A charming antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop leaf side table, dating to circa 1860, featuring a beautifully shaped top, elegant carved supports and a wonderfully practical space-saving design.
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The attractive walnut top displays a warm, rich colour and beautifully figured grain, with an unusual serpentine outline and gracefully shaped edges that give the table considerable character.
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The two drop leaves can be raised to create a generous occasional table or lowered to form an exceptionally slim piece of furniture when not in use.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table with folded flaps, resting on turned legs and carved stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table

The table stands on beautifully carved and turned walnut supports, featuring elegant bulbous columns, scrolling feet and decorative turned stretchers. Slender spiral-turned supports beneath the leaves complement the more substantial outer legs, demonstrating the quality and attention to detail of Victorian cabinetmaking.

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table with folded flaps, resting on turned legs and carved stretchers.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table

Sutherland tables became particularly fashionable during the Victorian period, admired for their ingenious folding design and versatility. Their ability to provide additional table space while occupying very little room when closed made them especially popular in drawing rooms and sitting rooms.

fig 3. An antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table with folded flaps, resting on turned legs and carved stretchers.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table

This attractive example would make a wonderful antique side table, occasional table or compact breakfast table, equally suited to a traditional country house or contemporary interior. Its exceptionally narrow profile when closed makes it particularly useful for smaller rooms, hallways or positioning against a wall.

fig 4. An antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table with folded flaps, resting on turned legs and carved stretchers.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table

A delightful and highly versatile piece of Victorian walnut furniture, combining decorative craftsmanship, elegant proportions and practical functionality.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition, with beautifully figured walnut, rich colour and attractive patina. The shaped drop leaves, carved supports, turned stretchers and scrolling feet present well, with minor age-related marks and wear consistent with its period.

Measurements

Height: 68.5 cm (27 inches)

Width: 92 cm (36.2 inches)

Depth Open: 100 cm (39.4 inches)

Depth Closed: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: Circa 1860

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Sutherland Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09720502
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Rule joint along the drop-leaf hinges: standard Victorian folding table joinery.
Barley-twist swing gate legs: classic mid-Victorian design work.
Carved cabriole feet with scroll toes: characteristic mid-nineteenth-century styling.
Subtle surface marks and mellowed top: handling over many decades.

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
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245786
Dealers Internal Ref
3311
London City Antiques
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An antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table with folded flaps, resting on turned legs and carved stretchers.
Antique Victorian Walnut Sutherland Drop Leaf Side Table
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-leaf flaps, Turned legs, Twisted stretchers, Carved feet
  • SizeH 68.5 cm (27 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

This antique Victorian walnut Sutherland drop-leaf side table dates to circa 1860 in the Victorian style. The warm brown walnut timber displays a rich colour, highly figured grain and an attractive patina, accented by a serpentine outline and shaped edges on the drop leaves. The framework incorporates elegant bulbous turned columns, carved scrolling feet, decorative turned stretchers and slender spiral-turned supports. The table measures 68.5 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 16 cm deep when closed, extending to 100 cm deep when open. In a modern interior, this versatile space-saving piece works effectively in a hallway, at the end of a sofa, or positioned against a wall as an occasional or side table. The folding design allows the leaves to be lowered to form an exceptionally slim profile or raised to create a generous surface area, making it practical for smaller rooms and traditional or contemporary settings.

A Sutherland table is a compact Victorian drop-leaf occasional table invented in the nineteenth century, named after the Duchess of Sutherland, designed with a very narrow top and long leaves to save space when folded.

Victorian Sutherland tables are predominantly constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring narrow central tops, hinged drop-leaf flaps, and pivoting gateleg supports with turned or carved stretchers.

Authentic pieces feature period hand-carved detailing, turned stretchers, original brass hinges or castors, age-appropriate patina to the timber, and nineteenth-century joinery techniques.

Place the table alongside an armchair or sofa as an adaptable side table, extending the leaves only when additional surface space is needed for drinks or displays.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain occasionally, and keeping the table away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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