Victorian Rosewood Dining Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Rosewood Dining Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA979187
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood Veneer, Rosewood, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSerpentine edge, Tilt-top mechanism, Carved tripod base, Scalloped rim

This Victorian dining table is constructed from rosewood veneer, rosewood, and brass with a dark brown finish. Dating from the 1850 period, the piece exhibits a tilt-top mechanism, a shaped top with a scalloped serpentine edge, a heavily carved tripod base with scroll feet, and a visible figured wood grain pattern. The surface stands on a sturdy pedestal foundation and can be tipped upright to serve as a screen or save space, operating as a dining or centre table in a home. The item measures 145 cm by 107 cm and 74 cm high. The piece maintains a very good overall condition with no woodworm present, showing clear timber variations across the upright surface. The heavy carving on the base provides structural support while adding decorative detail to the traditional Victorian design. Placed in a living area or dining room, the table functions practically for daily meals or social gatherings, folding flat against a wall when floor space is required.

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These tables were typically constructed using solid mahogany or pine cores covered with richly figured rosewood veneers. Structural components include brass tilt-latch mechanisms, carved timber pedestals, and concealed brass castors under the feet.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, heavy timber bases, and distinctively grain-matched rosewood veneers. Original brass spring-catch release mechanisms under the tabletop and hand-carved detail on the pedestal feet are common markers of genuine mid-nineteenth-century manufacture.

Place the table in a central dining space surrounded by modern minimalist seating to create visual contrast. Alternatively, position the table with the top locked vertically against a wall or in a hallway as an architectural accent showing off the timber grain.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain. Preserve the original finish by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually and keeping the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, or moist environments.

A Victorian rosewood tilt-top dining table is a nineteenth-century table featuring a hinged top mechanism that allows the surface to tilt vertically when not in use. These pieces were designed to maximize space in formal dining rooms and drawing rooms during the Victorian era.

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