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Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table
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Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century
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A superb and large Victorian mahogany dressing table of French Rococo design. With bold cabriole legs, richly carved to the shoulders with Acanthus. The front is stepped serpentine in shape with a pair of jewellery drawers either side of the large dressing mirror. All the drawers have working locks with key and still retain their original cast brass handles. the locks are stamped 'Warings' of the reputable Waring and Gillows fame, synonymous with the highest quality of cabinet making. Recently re-polished and with only minor blemishes to the original bevelled mirror. The condition is excellent and ready to use and enjoy. In stock separately is a matching wardrobe from the same maker.

Physical Dimensions
Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA728805
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B-257
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Description
A superb and large Victorian mahogany dressing table of French Rococo design. With bold cabriole legs, richly carved to the shoulders with Acanthus.
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The front is stepped serpentine in shape with a pair of jewellery drawers either side of the large dressing mirror.
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All the drawers have working locks with key and still retain their original cast brass handles. the locks are stamped 'Warings' of the reputable Waring and Gillows fame, synonymous with the highest quality of cabinet making. Recently re-polished and with only minor blemishes to the original bevelled mirror. The condition is excellent and ready to use and enjoy. In stock separately is a matching wardrobe from the same maker.

Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA728805
Dealers Internal Ref
B-257
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A Victorian carved mahogany dressing table featuring a central swing mirror, small upper jewellery drawers, lower storage drawers, and carved cabriole legs.
Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table
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A Victorian dressing table is a specialised item of bedroom furniture created during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), designed specifically for personal grooming and cosmetic storage. These pieces frequently feature attached adjustable mirrors, small upper jewel drawers, and ornate carved woodwork.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. Dovetail joinery was standard for drawer construction, while primary surfaces were often finished with hand-applied shellac or french polish, accented by cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary woods such as pine or oak on drawer linings, original silvered mirror glass, and period-correct brass hardware with natural oxidisation.

In modern interior schemes, a Victorian dressing table can serve as a focal point in a master bedroom or guest suite. It can also function as a decorative desk in a study or hallway when paired with contemporary lighting and neutral wall tones to balance the dark timber.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of a high-grade beeswax polish. Avoid placing the timber near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent warping, veneer lift, or fading of the original finish.
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