Walnut Bobbin Gateleg Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Walnut Bobbin Gate Leg Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1205769
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Ceramic
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBobbin turning, Drop leaf mechanism, Gate leg support, Ceramic castors
SizeH 59.5 cm (23 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian walnut side table brings English Country House charm to a living room, positioned gracefully at the end of a sofa. The piece presents a warm brown timber colour with a rich polished grain across the rectangular top and twin drop leaves. Distinct bobbin-turned supports define the structure, featuring six turned legs united by a central bobbin stretcher and terminating in original white ceramic castors. The drop-leaf mechanism and gate leg support allow the surface to extend from a compact footprint when needed. The furniture measures 59.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, offering a practical surface for everyday use. Solid walnut construction provides lasting utility in a home today, pairing traditional craftsmanship with functional versatility.

FAQs

A bobbin turned gateleg table is an occasional table featuring drop leaves supported by pivoting legs, characterized by distinct spool-like or beaded turned wood along the legs and stretchers.

Victorian gateleg tables were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating iron hinges and small brass or ceramic castors on the pivoting legs.

Authentic period pieces display slight variations in lathe turning, natural wood patination, period-appropriate joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and original drop-leaf hinge hardware.

This table style functions as a flexible side table adjacent to contemporary seating or in an entryway, where the textured bobbin turnings complement both minimalist and traditional decor.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain, while avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to heat sources.

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Victorian Walnut Bobbin Gate Leg Side Table