Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223632
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, drop leaves, drawer knobs, brass castors
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian drop-leaf table takes the form of a 19th-century mahogany Pembroke-style piece with a warm brown timber finish. The top incorporates two drop leaves alongside a pair of short drawers on the front fitted with small turned wooden knobs and keyholes. Ring-turned legs support the structure, finishing in brass castors at the base. Measuring 72 cm high, 37 cm wide and 46 cm deep, the table fits neatly at the end of a sofa in a living room or study. The compact proportions suit everyday domestic use for holding lamps or books while adding traditional English country house character to an interior.

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A Victorian drop leaf table is a compact occasional table featuring hinged side flaps, known as leaves, which can be raised or lowered to adjust the surface area. Popular during the 19th century, these versatile pieces often functioned as work tables, writing desks, or side tables in British homes.

These tables were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Construction features hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, turned or tapered legs, and wooden support brackets beneath the leaves, frequently finished with brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of hand-carving, irregular dovetail joints in the drawers, and period-correct hardware like brass castors and original hinges. The wood finish typically shows age-related oxidation and natural wear around the handles and feet.

A Victorian drop leaf table serves as an occasional side table beside a sofa or as a compact bedside table. Positioned in a hallway or reading alcove, the leaves can be lowered to conserve floor space or raised to hold lamps and books.

To preserve mahogany furniture, clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish once or twice annually along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent timber movement.

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Victorian Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany