What is an antique sofa table?

A sofa table is a specific form of 19th-century or Georgian table featuring drop leaves and drawers, originally designed to sit immediately behind a sofa. Over time, these versatile pieces adapted into writing desks and occasional tables placed freely in the centre of rooms.

Why do these tables have castors?

Castors allowed heavy mahogany and rosewood furniture to glide across rooms without damaging floorboards or carpets. This mobility suited the shifting layouts of Regency and Georgian drawing rooms.

How do I identify a Regency period table?

Regency tables often display dark hardwoods, brass inlay, lyre-shaped end supports, and robust brass castor wheels. Cabinet makers during this era drew inspiration from classical antiquity, favouring clean lines and rich rosewood veneers.

Can I use a sofa table as a desk?

Many sofa tables incorporate working drawers and sufficient knee clearance to function effectively as compact writing desks. Their drop leaves provide extra workspace when extended and fold down to save floor space.

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These antique sofa desk castors and the tables they support represent the height of Regency and Georgian ingenuity, designed to move easily across grand rooms.

19th century

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Quality Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

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£1,450

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Antique Sofa Desk Castors

Quality Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

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