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Unusually Large Mahogany Coffee Table C1840
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Unusually Large Mahogany Coffee Table C1840

19th century
Description

This super and unusually EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COFFEE TABLE dates from circa 1840.

Its original use was as a bidet and it still retains its original, removable, TOLEWARE liner. This two-handled liner is water tight and is adaptable for many uses.

Our last photograph shows it being used as a Jardiniere.

The condition is good. The Table is strong and stable and the mahogany has developed a good patination.

Height: 18.5 inches (47 cm)

Width: 28 inches (71 cm)

Depth: 20 inches (51 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Large Mahogany Coffee Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07842402
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 170-195 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned legs with ring and collar details: early Victorian cabinet work.
Sheet-metal toleware liner with folded seams and loop handles: 19th-century metalwork.
Figured solid mahogany lid: period timber with good depth of colour.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA977486
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Description
This super and unusually EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COFFEE TABLE dates from circa 1840.

Its original use was as a bidet and it still retains its original, removable, TOLEWARE liner. This two-handled liner is water tight and is adaptable for many uses.

fig 1. A large rectangular mahogany coffee table dating from circa 1840 with turned legs and a deep flame mahogany apron.
fig 1. Unusually Large Mahogany Coffee Table C1840

Our last photograph shows it being used as a Jardiniere.

The condition is good. The Table is strong and stable and the mahogany has developed a good patination.

Height: 18.5 inches (47 cm)

Width: 28 inches (71 cm)

Depth: 20 inches (51 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Large Mahogany Coffee Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07842402
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 170-195 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned legs with ring and collar details: early Victorian cabinet work.
Sheet-metal toleware liner with folded seams and loop handles: 19th-century metalwork.
Figured solid mahogany lid: period timber with good depth of colour.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA977486
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A large rectangular mahogany coffee table dating from circa 1840 with turned legs and a deep flame mahogany apron.
UNUSUALLY LARGE MAHOGANY COFFEE TABLE c1840
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A large rectangular mahogany coffee table dating from circa 1840 with turned legs and a deep flame mahogany apron.
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  • ObjectCoffee Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Flame mahogany veneer, Deep apron, Rectangular top
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This early Victorian coffee table dates from circa 1840 in the English Country House style. The piece uses mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with a warm brown colour and a polished finish, constructed with a rectangular top and a deep apron. Four turned legs feature swelling collars and tapered peg feet. The solid timber shows natural grain variation across the surfaces alongside characteristic patination from age and handling. Dimensions measure 47 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. Positioning works best as a low central surface in a living room, study, or garden room, serving as a display platform for plants or books. The design accommodates casual placement in front of a sofa or armchair for holding everyday items.

FAQs

During the early Victorian period around 1840, solid mahogany and decorative veneers were widely used for substantial home furnishings. Although low coffee tables were not standard in the 19th century, many authentic tables from this era featured deep aprons and turned legs that were later adapted or originally constructed as low accent pieces.

Tables from this period typically feature solid mahogany framework, hand-turned legs, and high-figured flame mahogany veneers applied over base woods. Construction relies on traditional joinery methods, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints and dovetailing on structural supports.

Authentic 19th-century mahogany displays distinct hand-planed surfaces, natural surface oxidation beneath the finish, and irregular wear patterns consistent with age. Look for hand-cut joinery on internal elements and original turned leg profiles that match early Victorian design canons.

A large mahogany low table creates an anchoring focal point in modern living rooms when positioned centrally between upholstered sofas. The deep wood tones pair well with neutral fabric tones, natural stone accents, and contemporary art, creating contrast between traditional timber and modern finishes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading. Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its protective surface patina.
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