Sold 1 July 2025 · Georgian Antiques

This “Burr-walnut Victorian Breakfast Table” found a buyer.

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Description

Circa 1870. A mid Victorian burr walnut oval shaped breakfast table, the top in the finest quarter matching burr walnut veneers of rich colour with a moulded fore-edge, and frieze in red walnut with fine beading beneath. The table has a brass clasps and small arm for locking it in the open position, resting on an elegant stylish fluted and carved stem, issuing four well carved hipped cabriole legs with foliate carving on the top and scrolling to the sides, finishing on a well curled foot with original castors beneath.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfast Table to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

106cm (41.73")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1042632

Dealers Internal Reference

33170

Description

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfast Table to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

106cm (41.73")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1042632

Dealers Internal Ref

33170

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Georgian Antiques

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An oval Victorian tilt-top breakfast table featuring highly figured burr walnut veneer on the top, supported by a carved central pedestal and scrolled feet with castors.

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Scotland

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ObjectTables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Mahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Tilt-top mechanism, Carved central pedestal, Scrolled feet with castors
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 106 cm (42 in)

FAQs

Victorian breakfast tables gained popularity during the 19th century as multi-functional furniture used for morning meals, letter writing, and informal gatherings. They frequently featured tilting tops to save space when not in use.

These tables are typically constructed using solid secondary woods such as mahogany or pine, veneered with highly figured burr walnut to create dramatic grain patterns. They often incorporate a central pillar supported by scrolled tripod or quadruped feet with castors.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails or joinery, traditional hand-applied polish finishes, and the presence of period-appropriate hardware such as brass castors and catch mechanisms.

This piece can serve as a dramatic centrepiece in a dining room or a sophisticated standalone table in a study, paired with contrasting contemporary seating to highlight its intricate wood grain.

Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and occasionally apply high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood.