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Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table
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Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table

19th century
Description

Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table.

Standing on Swept Carved Legs, turned fluted and carved supports with a similar cross stretcher.

This piece has 2 x Mahogany lined drawers and a very interesting Burr Walnut top with crossgrain moldings.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 39" (100cm)

Depth 18 1/2" (47cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Library Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 04662855
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Hand-cut dovetails with scribe lines on drawer side: skilled nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Incised Greek key pattern on turned uprights: popular mid-Victorian classical ornament.
Figured burr walnut veneer with crossbanded edge: typical fine Victorian surface treatment.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: high quality secondary timber for the period.
Small brass castors beneath scroll feet: original fittings for moving parlour furniture.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA523265
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LP24-9
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Description
Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table.

Standing on Swept Carved Legs, turned fluted and carved supports with a similar cross stretcher.

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This piece has 2 x Mahogany lined drawers and a very interesting Burr Walnut top with crossgrain moldings.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 39" (100cm)

Depth 18 1/2" (47cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Library Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 04662855
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Hand-cut dovetails with scribe lines on drawer side: skilled nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Incised Greek key pattern on turned uprights: popular mid-Victorian classical ornament.
Figured burr walnut veneer with crossbanded edge: typical fine Victorian surface treatment.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: high quality secondary timber for the period.
Small brass castors beneath scroll feet: original fittings for moving parlour furniture.

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
74cm (29.13")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA523265
Dealers Internal Ref
LP24-9
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian burr walnut library table featuring double turned supports, a decorative central stretcher, and splayed legs on brass castors.
Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table
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A Victorian burr walnut library table featuring double turned supports, a decorative central stretcher, and splayed legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectLibrary Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned column supports, Greek key carving, Splayed scroll feet
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Victorian library table dates to 1860 in the Victorian style. The piece uses burr walnut, walnut, and brass materials with a warm brown colour and burr walnut veneer, crossgrain mouldings, turned column supports, Greek key carving, and splayed scroll feet. The table stands on swept carved legs with turned, fluted, and carved supports linked by a similar cross stretcher, alongside two mahogany-lined drawers and brass castors. Measuring 74 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, it provides a functional surface for everyday use in a study, home office, or living room. It suits traditional interiors as a desk or writing table for reading, writing, and holding stationery or small lamps.

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A Victorian library table is a substantial writing or reading desk popular during the nineteenth century, typically featuring double-turned end supports, decorative stretchers, and high-quality timber veneers such as burr walnut.

These tables were commonly constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently decorated with figured burr veneers, brass castors, and hand-carved architectural details.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass or ceramic castors, natural patination, and age-consistent wear on the underside and stretchers.

A Victorian library table works well positioned behind a sofa, repurposed as an elegant hallway console table, or styled as a dedicated home office desk in a contemporary study.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain to preserve the finish.
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