Where should a centre table go?

A mid victorian centre table belongs in the middle of a room where people can walk around it freely. Because these tables are finished on all sides, they work well in large reception rooms or entrance halls.

A loo table is an oval or circular variant designed for card playing during the Victorian era. Many examples feature a tip up action so the top can be folded vertically when not in use.

How do I identify a Victorian table?

Victorian pieces use nineteenth century timbers like burr walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. Look for pedestal bases, cabriole supports, and decorative boxwood inlay characteristic of the period.

Marquetry involves arranging thin pieces of veneer to form decorative pictures or geometric patterns on the table top. This technique highlights the skill of nineteenth century cabinet makers.