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Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
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Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

19th century
Description

Victorian period good quality burr walnut top work table raised on four slender turned legs with lower joining stretcher.

Having lift up lid revealing upper open compartments for sewing utensil storage.

Central opening for lower wool & silks storage compartment. Exterior picture showing inlaid walnut casing to central storage box.

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 28"

Width 23"

Depth 17"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA769350
Dealers Internal Reference
302B29/1/21 WH Chppr
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Description
Victorian period good quality burr walnut top work table raised on four slender turned legs with lower joining stretcher.

Having lift up lid revealing upper open compartments for sewing utensil storage.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, turned support legs, and a fitted central drop well.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

Central opening for lower wool & silks storage compartment. Exterior picture showing inlaid walnut casing to central storage box.

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 28"

Width 23"

Depth 17"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Work Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA769350
Dealers Internal Ref
302B29/1/21 WH Chppr
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A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, turned support legs, and a fitted central drop well.
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
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A Victorian burr walnut work table featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, turned support legs, and a fitted central drop well.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Turned legs, Stretcher base, Brass castors
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Victorian work table dates from 1850 and is formed from burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by marquetry inlay. The piece stands on four slender turned legs linked by a lower stretcher base fitted with small brass castors, supporting a rectangular top and a fitted central drop well with a shaped wooden drop flap. The exterior shows intricate dark floral marquetry motifs around a central oval inlay panel on the drop section and upper frieze, alongside turned detailing on the leg shafts and visible grain variations in the wood surfaces. Practical dimensions measure 71 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. In a modern interior, the table functions well as an occasional piece in a living room, study, or hallway corner, offering surface display space alongside compartment storage beneath the lift-up lid for sewing utensils, wool, and silks.

FAQs

A Victorian work table is a specialized piece of nineteenth-century occasional furniture designed primarily for needlework and crafts. These tables typically feature a top surface with drawers or a drop-down well beneath to store threads, fabrics, and sewing implements.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used figured hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Burr walnut veneers, decorative marquetry inlays, turned timber legs, and brass castors were standard features of high-quality examples.

Authentic pieces feature construction indicators such as hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, period-accurate brass castors, and original timber patination. The presence of specialized storage wells or silk-lined baskets beneath the table structure also points to nineteenth-century origin.

A Victorian work table functions well as an occasional side table next to seating or positioned in an entryway corner. The compact dimensions allow it to serve as a decorative focal point for holding books, lamps, or small accessories.

Burr walnut should be kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and colour fading. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax will preserve the timber surface.
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