Edwardian Mahogany Sewing Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Work Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA915211
Price: 690 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWork Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
ColourRich Brown
MotifsFloral marquetry, Tapered square legs, Stringing inlay, Curved cross-stretcher
SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This Edwardian ladies work table dates from circa 1900 and belongs to the English Country House style. The piece takes the form of a rectangular work table in a rich brown mahogany, complete with satinwood and boxwood stringing inlay, floral marquetry decoration, a single opening storage drawer with a central keyhole, a lower pull-out compartment, tapered square legs, and brass castors. Additional visual details include an ebony-coloured edge profile on the top, carved corbels beneath the table surface, and a curved cross-stretcher centered with a circular floral marquetry medallion. The table measures 73.5 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, possessing an original polish finish. In a modern home, this practical item functions effectively in an empty corner as a decorative side table or a specialized storage piece for sewing and craft materials, bringing traditional Edwardian character to a bedroom, hallway, or living room.

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An Edwardian work table is a specialized piece of occasional furniture produced around 1901 to 1910, typically crafted from mahogany or satinwood. Designed primarily for ladies needlework, these tables feature slender proportions, delicate marquetry or stringing inlay, and often include a drop-down fabric or wooden well to store craft materials.

Edwardian craftsmen favoured high-grade mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood. Fine decorative details were achieved using satinwood, boxwood, or ebony inlays, while internal drawer frames often utilised pine or oak, fitted with brass castors and hardware.

Authentic pieces display late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century cabinetmaking techniques, including fine hand-cut joinery, thin timber veneers, and neo-classical marquetry motifs like urns or swags. Original brass castors, square tapered legs, and natural wood grain age are key markers of genuine period craftsmanship.

These compact tables serve as versatile occasional furniture, ideal for placement in an empty corner, beside an armchair, or within a bay window. Their light proportions allow them to function effortlessly as side tables or decorative display surfaces without overwhelming a contemporary room layout.

Dust the timber regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the woods lustre. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage.

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