Mahogany Centre Side Table 19th Century

Name: 1840'S Holland & Sons Mahogany Centre Side Table with Drawer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA394177
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Scroll brackets, Brass castors, Frieze drawer
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This Victorian mahogany centre side table dates from the 1840s and originates from Holland & Sons. The timber displays a warm brown colour with a good original patina and polished finish across the rectangular top. Underneath the top, the piece incorporates a concealed frieze drawer with an original maker stamp, flanked by carved scroll corner brackets. The structure stands on four turned tapered legs finished with original brass castors at the base. Practical dimensions measure 91 cm wide, 59 cm deep, and 74 cm high. Today, this traditional item suits placement as a centre table in a hallway or foyer, or functions as a side table in a living room. The compact proportions allow it to sit easily against a wall or in an open circulation space. Daily use benefits from the storage provided by the single drawer and the mobility offered by the castors. The English country house design integrates smoothly into classical interiors and period properties.

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Early Victorian centre tables from the 1840s often feature transitional elements from the Regency and William IV periods. They typically display solid mahogany construction, turned or carved legs, polished friezes, and fine corner details such as carved scroll brackets.

High-end English cabinetmakers predominantly utilized solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Secondary woods included pine or oak for drawer linings, while castors and internal fixtures were crafted from solid brass.

Authentic Holland & Sons pieces are frequently stamped with the makers name on the top edge of a drawer or on the underside of the frame. Additional indicators include superior hand-dovetailed drawer joints, high-grade mahogany, and heavy brass hardware.

A Victorian centre side table can serve as an elegant hallway console, an entryway focal point, or a compact home office desk. Pairing dark mahogany wood against contemporary neutral walls creates an engaging visual contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish along the grain twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid wood movement, and clean brass castors with dry microfibre towels to prevent corrosion.

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1840'S Holland & Sons Mahogany Centre Side Table with Drawer