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Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian
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Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique artist's materials table. An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.

Extraordinary artist's table by the renowned paint specialists C. Roberson & Co

Displays a desirable aged patina with light signs of artist's remnants commensurate with use

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with an abundance of medullary rays

Superb caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Arranged as an enclosed storage tray over a trio of drawers

Opening in unison, the two compartment doors reveal a useful working area

Lopers to each side extend to support the doors and provide a perch for drying brushes

Tin solvent pots for washing brushes sit neatly within their own recess

Removable pastels tray hosts up to 21 individual colours neatly

Brass lock escutcheon in Gothic revival taste — untested, key absent

Each drawer dressed with a distinctive drop handle over matched quarterfoil backplates

Brass inset maker's mark for Roberson & Co of Long Acre, London (C.1850 -1937 at that site)

Plinth base with a quartet of bun feet, riding smoothly upon concealed castors

This is a superb antique artist's material box, with delightful oak stocks and offering dependable storage for brushes, materials and cleaning spirits. A treat for the enthusiast or working artist. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Extended Width: 108.5cm (42.75'')

Drawer Width: 41cm (16.25'')

Drawer Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Drawer Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Artist Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA988204
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9278
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Description
This is an antique artist's materials table.
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An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

Extraordinary artist's table by the renowned paint specialists C. Roberson & Co

fig 1. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 1. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina with light signs of artist's remnants commensurate with use

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with an abundance of medullary rays

Superb caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

fig 2. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 2. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Arranged as an enclosed storage tray over a trio of drawers

Opening in unison, the two compartment doors reveal a useful working area

Lopers to each side extend to support the doors and provide a perch for drying brushes

fig 3. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 3. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Tin solvent pots for washing brushes sit neatly within their own recess

Removable pastels tray hosts up to 21 individual colours neatly

Brass lock escutcheon in Gothic revival taste — untested, key absent

fig 4. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 4. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Each drawer dressed with a distinctive drop handle over matched quarterfoil backplates

Brass inset maker's mark for Roberson & Co of Long Acre, London (C.1850 -1937 at that site)

Plinth base with a quartet of bun feet, riding smoothly upon concealed castors

fig 5. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 5. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

This is a superb antique artist's material box, with delightful oak stocks and offering dependable storage for brushes, materials and cleaning spirits. A treat for the enthusiast or working artist. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to use.

fig 6. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 6. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Extended Width: 108.5cm (42.75'')

Drawer Width: 41cm (16.25'')

Drawer Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Drawer Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

fig 7. A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
fig 7. Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Artist Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA988204
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9278
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

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A Victorian oak artists materials table featuring three drawers with drop handles, turned column side pillars, dark trim, and a panelled top surface.
Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian
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FAQs

An artists materials table is a specialised piece of studio furniture designed during the nineteenth century to store pigments, brushes, and art supplies within easy reach of a painter.

Victorian studio furniture was commonly constructed from durable hardwoods such as English oak or mahogany, often featuring dovetail drawer joints, iron or brass fittings, and turned column details.

Authentic pieces often feature specialised compartmentalised drawers, original maker stamps or brass badges, historic surface wear consistent with studio use, and period-appropriate hand-cut joinery.

These compact cabinets function well as side tables, bedside storage, or hall accents, where the warm wood tones and historic character complement contemporary minimalist or classic decor schemes.

Clean surfaces using a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to preserve the finish and prevent the timber from drying out.
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