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Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs
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Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs

19th century
Description

A substantial and impressive Victorian dining table crafted in beautifully figured mahogany dating to the late 19th century. The top is of elongated oval form, displaying rich figuring and a well-defined moulded edge, supported on boldly carved claw and ball legs, a classic and highly sought-after Victorian feature.

The carving to the legs is confident and crisp, giving the table strong visual presence while retaining elegant proportions. This form is both decorative and highly practical, making it an ideal centrepiece for a large dining room or formal entertaining space.

Based on its length and proportions, the table would comfortably seat 10 people, depending on chair width, making it particularly appealing for family dining or entertaining.

Condition

Very good antique condition, with a rich colour and attractive patina throughout. Minor surface marks and gentle wear consistent with age and use. The table is solid, sturdy and presents extremely well.

Dimensions

Height: 75.5 cm (29.7 inches)

Width: 121.5 cm (47.8 inches)

Length: 240 cm (94.5 inches)

Closed length: 124 cm (48.8 inches)

Each leaf: 41 cm (16.1 inches)

Leaf: 40 cm (15.7 inches)

Leaf: 34 cm (13.4 inches)

Seats: approximately 10

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dining Table to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09651825
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Square winder hole in the end rail: mechanical extending screw.
Crisply carved acanthus leaves on the knee scrolls: late Victorian cabinet making.
Claw and ball feet carved in solid timber: late nineteenth-century revival design.
Three removable leaves with matching edge moulding: original dining extension set.
Mellowed finish across the frieze and legs: natural age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
240cm (94.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235975
Dealers Internal Reference
3000
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Description
A substantial and impressive Victorian dining table crafted in beautifully figured mahogany dating to the late 19th century.
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The top is of elongated oval form, displaying rich figuring and a well-defined moulded edge, supported on boldly carved claw and ball legs, a classic and highly sought-after Victorian feature.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A large Victorian extending mahogany dining table featuring rounded ends and hand-carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs

The carving to the legs is confident and crisp, giving the table strong visual presence while retaining elegant proportions. This form is both decorative and highly practical, making it an ideal centrepiece for a large dining room or formal entertaining space.

fig 2. A large Victorian extending mahogany dining table featuring rounded ends and hand-carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs

Based on its length and proportions, the table would comfortably seat 10 people, depending on chair width, making it particularly appealing for family dining or entertaining.

Condition

Very good antique condition, with a rich colour and attractive patina throughout. Minor surface marks and gentle wear consistent with age and use. The table is solid, sturdy and presents extremely well.

fig 3. A large Victorian extending mahogany dining table featuring rounded ends and hand-carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 3. Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs

Dimensions

Height: 75.5 cm (29.7 inches)

Width: 121.5 cm (47.8 inches)

Length: 240 cm (94.5 inches)

Closed length: 124 cm (48.8 inches)

Each leaf: 41 cm (16.1 inches)

Leaf: 40 cm (15.7 inches)

Leaf: 34 cm (13.4 inches)

Seats: approximately 10

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dining Table to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09651825
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Square winder hole in the end rail: mechanical extending screw.
Crisply carved acanthus leaves on the knee scrolls: late Victorian cabinet making.
Claw and ball feet carved in solid timber: late nineteenth-century revival design.
Three removable leaves with matching edge moulding: original dining extension set.
Mellowed finish across the frieze and legs: natural age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
240cm (94.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235975
Dealers Internal Ref
3000
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A large Victorian extending mahogany dining table featuring rounded ends and hand-carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Antique Quality Victorian 10 Seater Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table with Carved Claw and Ball Legs
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Rounded top, Extending leaves
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 121.5 cm (48 in) x D 240 cm (94 in)

This Victorian extending dining table dates to 1880 and takes the form of a large piece in figured mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, a polished finish, and a moulded edge along its elongated oval top. The four legs are shaped in a cabriole design with hand-carved ball and claw feet at the bottom corners. Minor surface marks and a gentle patina show gentle wear from age and use across the wooden surface, while the structure remains solid and sturdy. The table measures 75.5 cm high by 121.5 cm wide and 240 cm deep, and it seats approximately 10 people. In a home today, this table functions as a practical centrepiece for a large dining room, a formal entertaining space, or a dedicated family dining area. The generous surface area accommodates multiple guests comfortably for meals, meetings, or gatherings. The traditional English country house style blends easily into period properties or large modern dining rooms, while the dark wood tone coordinates with a wide range of interior decors and chairs.

FAQs

Victorian extending dining tables were crafted during the 19th century to accommodate formal entertaining. They typically feature high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, telescoping extension mechanisms with removable leaves, and substantial turned or hand-carved legs.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid and veneered figured mahogany, oak, or walnut. Mechanical elements were fitted with brass casters, iron or steel extension screws, and carved leg motifs such as cabriole knees and ball and claw feet.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct construction methods, such as hand-carved details, solid wood leaf runners, original brass casters, and natural patination or wear consistent with age, particularly around the lower legs and feet.

Anchor the table with a neutral contemporary rug, pair it with modern upholstered dining chairs to soften the dark wood, and install a statement chandelier above the centre to create an eclectic, balanced dining space.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth, apply high-quality beeswax periodically along the grain, and use protective mats under warm dishes.
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