Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079869
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned supports, pleated fabric basket, carved legs
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Victorian work table originates from the period of British craftsmanship known for practical yet elegant domestic furniture. The piece employs rich burr walnut and solid walnut timbers, displaying a warm brown colour with varied grain patterns across the shaped top surface. Turned upright supports rise from elaborately carved splayed feet joined by a shaped stretcher, creating a sturdy architectural framework. Suspended beneath the top is a pleated fabric work basket finished with a decorative braided trim along the lower edge. The overall proportions measure 71 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, making the piece suitable for placement at the end of a sofa or beside a living room armchair. Placed in a modern sitting room, the table serves as an attractive occasional surface for books or lamps while offering enclosed storage within the hanging textile pocket for sewing materials, knitting projects, or everyday household clutter.

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A Victorian work table, also known as a sewing or needlework table, is a specialised piece of small occasional furniture designed during the nineteenth century specifically for holding craft tools, fabric, and embroidery supplies.

These tables were typically crafted from figured timber such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, incorporating hand-turned supports, carved legs, and a central pleated fabric basket or timber drop-well.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display traditional construction features including hand-carved detailing, dovetail joinery in internal trays, natural wood patination, and original fabric or silk linings in the basket.

A Victorian work table functions as an occasional side table beside a sofa or armchair, providing a historical accent along with practical storage for modern living spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually.

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