Antique Early Victorian Oval Rosewood Centre Pedestal

Name: Antique Early Victorian Oval Rosewood Centre Pedestal Hall,breakfast Loo Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA677839
Price: 2400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCentre Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Veneer, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsFigured rosewood veneer, Tilt-top mechanism, Pedestal base, Carved scroll feet
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 109 cm (43 in)

This early Victorian loo table is an antique centre, hall or breakfast table from 1870. The piece is made of rosewood with figured rosewood veneer in a rich brown colour, set on a pedestal base with carved scroll feet and a tilt-top mechanism. The table measures 76 cm high, 145 cm wide and 109 cm deep, providing ample surface space for practical daily use. In a contemporary home, this table functions effectively in an entrance hall as a grand focal point or in a large dining space and living area as a functional breakfast or display surface. The tilt-top mechanism allows the table to stand upright against a wall when floor space is required, combining traditional English country house styling with versatile modern living arrangements.

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A loo table is a type of table originally designed in the 18th and 19th centuries for playing the popular card game known as loo or lanterloo. These tables feature an oval or round top fitted with a tilt-top mechanism on a central pedestal base, allowing the surface to fold vertically when not in use.

19th-century loo tables were typically crafted from rich hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. High-quality examples feature book-matched figured veneers across the tabletop, supported by a carved central pedestal and a tripod or quadripartite base with concealed castors.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature solid timber substrates beneath book-matched rosewood veneers, brass tilt-top snap latches, and period castors fitted under carved feet. Examination of the underside usually reveals hand-carved block fittings, period brass screws, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with 19th-century construction.

A rosewood loo table makes a strong visual statement when positioned in an entryway, an open-plan living space, or a grand hallway. Displaying the surface with a single ceramic vessel or architectural books balances the detailed grain pattern against contemporary design elements.

Maintain rosewood furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber veneer from drying out or fading.

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Antique Early Victorian Oval Rosewood Centre Pedestal Hall,breakfast Loo Table.