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Edwardian Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €497     $540
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Edwardian Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A useful Edwardian mahogany double sided reading, bed or invalid table with 2 removable bookrests. The table features height adjustment and angle tilt. The ring turned support joining the triform platform base with castors. The whole in good full working condition. Delivery to most of U.K. £50 Dimensions:- Minimum Height...29''/ 74 cm. Maximum Height Flat...42.5''/ 108 cm. Width...30''/ 76cm. Depth 16''/ 40.5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table to the Edwardian era.

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SA929802
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24062
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Description
A useful Edwardian mahogany double sided reading, bed or invalid table with 2 removable bookrests. The table features height adjustment and angle tilt. The ring turned support joining the triform platform base with castors. The whole in good full working condition. Delivery to most of U.K. £50 Dimensions:- Minimum Height...29''/ 74 cm. Maximum Height Flat...42.5''/ 108 cm. Width...30''/ 76cm. Depth 16''/ 40.5 cm.
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA929802
Dealers Internal Ref
24062
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany reading table with a rectangular tilting top resting on a single adjustable column and a shaped base.
Edwardian Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table
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An Edwardian mahogany reading table with a rectangular tilting top resting on a single adjustable column and a shaped base.
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Designed during the Edwardian period in the early twentieth century, an adjustable reading table features a tilting surface and height-adjustable column. These functional pieces were crafted to support heavy books or documents at an ergonomic angle, often positioned beside an armchair or bed.

These tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, selected for fine grain and structural durability. Internal brass or iron ratchet mechanisms and steel telescoping rods provided smooth height adjustments and support for the top.

Authentic period examples feature period-correct mechanical hardware, such as brass thumbscrews or cast iron ratchet systems beneath the table top. Look for natural age-related patination across the mahogany surface, original joinery techniques, and balanced proportions typical of early 1900s craftsmanship.

Position the table alongside a reading armchair in a study or living area to function as an occasional side table for literature and drinks. Its adjustable tilting mechanism also allows it to serve as a compact stand for modern digital tablets or laptops.

Maintain the timber by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year, wiping along the grain with a soft cloth. Keep mechanical components free from dust and rust, ensuring brass hardware remains unpolished or gently cleaned to preserve original patina.
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