Gothic Revival Centre Table 19th Century

Name: 19th Cent Oak Centre Table in the Style of Pugin.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA582374
Price: 2900 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCentre Tables
Period19th century
StyleGothic Revival
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Pointed arch tracery, Faceted pedestal, Moulded plinth base
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 132 cm (52 in)

This 19th-century centre table follows the Gothic Revival style of Pugin and dates to 1890. Constructed from solid honey oak with a warm brown colour, the piece has an octagonal segmented top featuring deep carved Tudor roses around the edge. The spreading columnar form comprises a faceted pedestal base adorned with pointed arch tracery and standing on a moulded, stepped plinth. The solid timber exhibits visible grain variations and traditional joinery lines. Practical for daily use in a reception room, library, or large hallway, the table provides a substantial surface area for display or occasional seating coordination. The dimensions measure 90 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 132 cm deep. The heavy structure suits placement as a central anchor in a period interior, offering both surface utility and architectural presence.

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Gothic Revival furniture draws structural and decorative inspiration from medieval architecture, incorporating elements such as pointed arches, tracery, quatrefoils, and heavy timber construction. Championed in the 19th century by designers like A.W.N. Pugin, the style emphasises honesty of material, visible joinery, and architectural framing.

Tables from this period were predominantly crafted from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring radial or quartered veneers on the top surface. Construction relied on traditional cabinetmaking techniques, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved mouldings, and heavy octagonal or faceted pedestal bases.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural timber shrinkage, age-related oxidation under the top and base, and hand-carved detailing with slight irregularities. Look for traditional joinery, historic wear along the plinth base, and original fixings beneath the tabletop rather than modern machine screws or synthetic adhesives.

A Gothic Revival centre table functions as a focal architectural piece in an entryway, foyer, or large open hallway. Its dark timber tones and geometric silhouette contrast well against neutral walls, contemporary stone flooring, or minimalist decorative ceramics.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and preserve the patina. Avoid direct sunlight, proximity to radiators, and abrasive cleaning chemicals to prevent timber warping or finish degradation.

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19th Cent Oak Centre Table in the Style of Pugin.

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