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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
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Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully presented table with striking figuring and colour

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Burr walnut stocks present exceptional grain interest

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Shield form to the well appointed upper, the top accentuated with fruitwood marquetry

Lid lifts to reveal a leather skiver, raising upon an adjustable rest

Pair of inset compartments flank the tooled and embossed, red leather pad

Useful partitioned drawer to fascia dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absent

Lock engraved with the Waring & Gillow - London, Liverpool & Paris maker's mark

Deep wool bag sits beneath the table top, finished with marquetry decoration

Lined with a deep violet hue, the wool bag adds a generous storage space

Superb turned supports with bold cup and collar forms

Standing upon a quartet of bold cabriole legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors

This is a striking antique lady of the house work table, appointed with aplomb for correspondence writing and embroidery use. Exceptional Waring & Gillow craftsmanship as to be expected and a treat for the eye with beautiful burr walnut stocks and offering a suite of storage spaces. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Skiver Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Skiver Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Wool Bag Interior Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Wool Bag Interior Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

Wool Bag Interior Height: 22cm (8.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.9322

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA990963
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9322
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Description
This is an antique lady of the house work table.
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An English, burr walnut and leather writing or sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully presented table with striking figuring and colour

fig 1. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Burr walnut stocks present exceptional grain interest

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Shield form to the well appointed upper, the top accentuated with fruitwood marquetry

fig 2. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Lid lifts to reveal a leather skiver, raising upon an adjustable rest

Pair of inset compartments flank the tooled and embossed, red leather pad

Useful partitioned drawer to fascia dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absent

fig 3. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Lock engraved with the Waring & Gillow - London, Liverpool & Paris maker's mark

Deep wool bag sits beneath the table top, finished with marquetry decoration

Lined with a deep violet hue, the wool bag adds a generous storage space

fig 4. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Superb turned supports with bold cup and collar forms

Standing upon a quartet of bold cabriole legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors

This is a striking antique lady of the house work table, appointed with aplomb for correspondence writing and embroidery use. Exceptional Waring & Gillow craftsmanship as to be expected and a treat for the eye with beautiful burr walnut stocks and offering a suite of storage spaces. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 5. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 5. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Skiver Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Skiver Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Wool Bag Interior Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Wool Bag Interior Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

fig 6. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 6. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Wool Bag Interior Height: 22cm (8.75'')

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.

fig 7. Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
fig 7. Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

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.

Our Ref: 18.9322

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA990963
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9322
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Archive II Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View II
Archive III Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View III
Archive IV Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View IV
Archive V Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View V
Archive VI Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View VIII
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Archive X Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View X
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Archive XII Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors. View XII
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Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Ref: SA990963
Victorian burr walnut work table featuring floral marquetry inlay, a single drawer above a tapered well, turned column supports, and carved legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWork Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Wood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Tapered work well, Turned supports, Carved cabriole legs
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 64.5 cm (25 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This is an antique ladies work table in the Victorian style, originating from England around 1900. Made from burr walnut and walnut with wood inlay and brass hardware, the piece displays a warm brown colour and a wax polish finish with floral marquetry motifs, a tapered work well, turned supports, and carved cabriole legs. The structure measures 73.5 cm high, 64.5 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Designed by Waring & Gillow, the table serves as a practical furnishing for an empty corner in a home study or living space, providing surface area and concealed storage for sewing or writing implements. The upper section contains a single drawer above a tapered fabric-lined well, supported by turned columns and standing upon castors.

FAQs

A Victorian work table, also known as a sewing table, is a small piece of occasional furniture developed in the nineteenth century specifically to store needlework, thread, and embroidery materials.

These tables were typically constructed from fine cabinet woods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often featuring burr veneers, marquetry inlays, and brass hardware or castors.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-carved details, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, stamped maker marks on hardware or timber, and a wooden or fabric-lined drop well beneath the main top.

A work table functions well as an accent side table beside an armchair, an occasional table in a hallway alcove, or decorative storage in a bedroom.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or intense sunlight.
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