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Mid 19th Century Birch Root Occasional Table
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Mid 19th Century Birch Root Occasional Table

19th century
Sold 1 October 2026 · Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Description

Mid 19th century birch root occasional table circa 1860.

Good quality swedish birch root table, solid burr birch circular top, standing on shaped stem and scrolled legs.

Rich golden colour.

Area of restoration to the top were a wood knot was, but this has been done sympathetically and when the table was made.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Birch Root Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA985517
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EA2023
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Description
Mid 19th century birch root occasional table circa 1860.
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Good quality swedish birch root table, solid burr birch circular top, standing on shaped stem and scrolled legs.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rich golden colour.

Area of restoration to the top were a wood knot was, but this has been done sympathetically and when the table was made.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Birch Root Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985517
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2023
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. SOLD1 OCT 26
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Archive I A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. SOLD1 OCT 26

Mid 19th Century Birch Root Occasional Table

Archive II A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs. View VI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs.
MID 19TH CENTURY BIRCH ROOT OCCASIONAL TABLE
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A mid-19th century occasional table featuring a circular top in figured birch root wood set upon a central column and three curved tripod legs.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-19th Century
  • MaterialBirch Root, Birch, Burl Wood
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsBirch root figure, Tripod base, Central column stem, Circular top
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This mid-19th century occasional table dates from the 19th century and exemplifies the English Country House style. The piece uses birch, birch root, and burl wood, finished with a rich golden colour and honey brown tones. The circular top features a figured birch root grain with a sympathetic historic repair around a natural wood knot, supported by a central column stem and three curved tripod legs with scrolled feet. Standing 74 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this occasional table functions well at the end of a sofa in a living room, hallway, or study. The compact footprint and slender profile allow it to sit comfortably beside seating or in a quiet corner to display small decorative items or hold a reading lamp.

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During the mid-19th century, particularly in Northern and Central Europe, cabinetmakers favoured highly figured native timbers such as birch root and burl birch. These woods were celebrated for their complex, marbled grain patterns and were frequently utilized in Biedermeier and late Neoclassical designs.

Tables from this period feature solid wood frameworks often veneered with highly figured birch root cuts. Construction generally relies on traditional joinery, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints for the tripod legs and a central turned or faceted pedestal support.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-cut saw marks on unexposed undersides, genuine surface patina, and natural shrinkage or slight distortion in circular tops over time. Original joinery and hand-carved details also indicate age.

The light colour and striking natural grain of birch root pair effectively with minimalist or contemporary seating. Positioned beside an armchair or sofa, the table acts as a sculptural accent piece that adds warm timber tones and historic character.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers moisture. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent veneer lifting or cracking.
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