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Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,346     $1,461
£1,150

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Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

19th century
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A very good Victorian burr walnut freestanding work table.The hinged, cross banded and gadrooned edged top swivels and lifts to reveal a cross banded and baized interior. Below, 2 burr walnut veneered drawers with turned knobs and raised brass escutcheons with the re-covered sliding basket beneath. The canted corners finished with turned finials. Good dual, pierced and carved end supports with turned stretcher and carved cabriole legs with original brass castors. Condition- Very good.

Sizes:- Height ..28.25''..72cm. Width ..21''..53.5cm.

Depth..15''..38cm. Open Width..30''..76cm.

Delivery on this item £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1860s.

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SA515478
Dealers Internal Reference
19808
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Description
A very good Victorian burr walnut freestanding work table.
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The hinged, cross banded and gadrooned edged top swivels and lifts to reveal a cross banded and baized interior.
John Howkins Antiques

Below, 2 burr walnut veneered drawers with turned knobs and raised brass escutcheons with the re-covered sliding basket beneath. The canted corners finished with turned finials. Good dual, pierced and carved end supports with turned stretcher and carved cabriole legs with original brass castors. Condition- Very good.

Sizes:- Height ..28.25''..72cm. Width ..21''..53.5cm.

Depth..15''..38cm. Open Width..30''..76cm.

Delivery on this item £55.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA515478
Dealers Internal Ref
19808
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring twin drawers, carved fretwork side supports, a suspended white fabric sewing well, and a carved stretcher base on brass castors.
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring twin drawers, carved fretwork side supports, a suspended white fabric sewing well, and a carved stretcher base on brass castors.
VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT WORK TABLE
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A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring twin drawers, carved fretwork side supports, a suspended white fabric sewing well, and a carved stretcher base on brass castors.
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Popularised during the 19th century, a Victorian work table was designed specifically to facilitate needlework and embroidery, typically featuring shallow drawers for tools and a suspended fabric well or wooden basket to store textiles.

These tables were constructed using solid cabinet timber such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently accented with figured wood veneers like burr walnut, carved fretwork, brass fittings, and fabric-lined wells.

Authentic period examples exhibit 19th-century cabinetmaking techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass locks or castors, carved fretwork supports, and age-consistent oxidisation across timber finishes.

A Victorian work table functions as a distinctive accent piece, serving effectively as an occasional side table beside a sofa, positioned within a bay window, or used for storage in a hallway.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting, dust regularly using a soft microfiber cloth, and apply beeswax polish sparingly following the grain.
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