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A Gothic Reform Ash Dressing Table Circa 1870
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A Gothic Reform Ash Dressing Table Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

A Gothic Reform ash dressing table circa 1870 with painted decoration in excellent original condition.

Size : 42 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 58 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Gothic Revival Ash Dressing Table to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1173779
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4294
Description
A Gothic Reform ash dressing table circa 1870 with painted decoration in excellent original condition.

Size : 42 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 58 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Gothic Revival Ash Dressing Table to the 1870s.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173779
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4294
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gothic Reform Ash Dressing Table Circa 1870

Archive II An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations. View II
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Archive V An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations. View V
Archive VI An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations. View VI
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
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An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations.
A Gothic Reform ash dressing table circa 1870
Ref: SA1173779
An antique ash dressing table featuring an adjustable mirror, multiple small drawers, turned legs on castors, and incised geometric decorations.
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialAsh
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIncised geometric detailing, Turned legs with castors, Upright swing mirror, Multiple small jewellery drawers
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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The Gothic Revival movement emerged in the mid-19th century, drawing inspiration from medieval architecture and design principles. It sought to counter industrial mass production through handcrafted or structurally honest construction, often featuring pointed arches, chamfered edges, and geometric ornamentation.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised native timbers such as ash, oak, and pitch pine, often enhanced with painted or incised decorations known as incised carving. Construction typically involved mortise and tenon joints, hand-dovetailed drawers, and turned supports fitted with castors.

Authentication relies on examining timber oxidation, hand-cut dovetails, original hardware, and secondary woods used in drawer linings. Genuine period pieces exhibit tool marks consistent with 19th-century hand woodworking and lack modern mechanical fixings.

Mixing historical pieces with modern decor adds character and depth to a room. This type of furniture functions effectively as a focal point in a bedroom or as a distinctive console desk in a home study, contrasting against minimalist backdrops.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber splitting. Surfaces should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth and treated periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the finish.
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