Antique Victorian freestanding centre table having an attractive elm top with two drop leaves, two drawers each side to the freeze with original knobs, original turned finials and supported by a charming turned shaped pedestal raised on shaped cabriole legs.

A very desirable piece boasting a very attractive colour and patina.

H 72cm

W 47cm

D 48cm

Fully open width 73.5cm

Date 1860

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA822686

Dealers Internal Reference

998

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Description

A very desirable piece boasting a very attractive colour and patina.

H 72cm

W 47cm

D 48cm

Fully open width 73.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA822686

Dealers Internal Ref

998

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A Victorian centre table is a freestanding piece of furniture designed during the nineteenth century to be positioned in the middle of a drawing room or entrance hall. Constructed to be viewed from all angles, these tables frequently incorporated turned pedestals, drop-leaf surfaces, and storage drawers.

Victorian centre tables were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as elm, mahogany, walnut, and oak. Construction relied on traditional joinery methods, including dovetail joints for drawers, hand-turned pedestal columns, and hand-carved tripod legs with brass hardware.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as slightly irregular dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass drawer pulls, and natural age-related oxidisation on the underside of the timber. Pedestals typically feature distinct turned mouldings characteristic of the era.

Place the table in an entryway or living room corner to add historic depth to contemporary spaces. Modern ceramics, glass vases, or curated book stacks placed on top create an effective balance between traditional cabinetmaking and modern aesthetic elements.

Maintain elm furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading of the original finish.

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