antique furniture: tables - work

A work table is one normally designed for a particular work task

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  Antique Adjustable Reading Stand, English, Mahogany, Music Lectern, Edwardian

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7383

  This is an antique adjustable reading stand. An English, cast metal and mahogany music lectern, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. 

  • Highly adjustable to suit a variety of uses from bedtime reading to music recitals
  • Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
  • Attractive and unusual painted cast metal frame - easily finished to individual taste
  • Solid mahogany rest shows fine grain interest and rich russet hues

  • Dressed with a pair of small brass document hooks, with contrasting golden tones
  • Rotating upon its axis, the rest adjusts with a push button release
  • Shaped handle to side stand releasing the height adjustment pillar
  • Standing upon detailed ball and claw feet, with a pair of brass castors to one end

  This is a charming antique adjustable reading stand, the wide profile useful for the bedside or to hold sheet music. Delivered polished and ready to support.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 77cm (30.25'')
  Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

  Lowered Height: 86cm (33.75'')
  Raised Height: 121cm (47.75'')

  Rest Width: 52cm (20.5")
  Rest Depth: 42cm (16.5")

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  Antique Adjustable Reading Stand, English, Mahogany, Music Lectern, Edwardian

  £895.00

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  Antique Sewing Table, English, Mahogany, Silk Cotton, Work, Regency, Circa 1820

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7367

  This is an antique sewing table. An English, mahogany and silk cotton ladies work table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. 

  • Elegantly dressed sewing table from the Regency period
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select mahogany shows fine grain interest and deep russet hues
  • Quality silk cotton in light mint green a dashing accompaniment

  • Beautifully figured lid opens to reveal the light blue haberdasher's tray
  • Deep compartment below with generous space for wool, twine or other embroidery items
  • Silk cotton fascia finished with bands of matching brocade trim

  • Dressed with an inset, brass-lined working lock — key present
  • Raised upon tall, slender legs and united by a gently chamfered cross-stretcher
  • The whole rides smoothly upon a set of four brass castors

  This is an attractive antique sewing table, graced with appealing colour and quality finishes. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or hobbyist.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 52cm (20.5'')
  Max Depth: 37cm (14.5'')
  Max Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')

  Interior Width: 46cm (18'')
  Interior Depth: 31cm (12.25'')
  Interior Height: 23cm (9'')

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  Antique Sewing Table, English, Mahogany, Silk Cotton, Work, Regency, Circa 1820

  £1,625.00

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• Antique Lady's Work Box, English, Rosewood, Sewing, Table, Regency, Circa 1820

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7025

  This is a quality antique lady's work box. An English, Rosewood sewing or haberdashery table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. 

  • A table of elegant Regency craftsmanship
  • Displays a desirable aged patina
  • Select Rosewood a delight of fine grain interest
  • Rich caramel hues beneath the wax polish finish

  • The tiered lid edge with canted corners opens upon internal brass hinges
  • Beneath, a pierced apron with delicately carved circular pattern
  • Adorning the canted corners are four decorative panels with foliate carvings
  • Attractive fretwork motif to the front fascia with elaborate scrolled foliage

  • An inset, working lock holding the lid securely – key present
  • The dressed interior a shock of scarlet hues with a suite of compartments
  • Large central cover reveals the deep compartment within the up-stand
  • Raised upon a turned baluster support with dashing bulb leaf carving
  • Eye-catching hyperboloid platform, from which, short scrolled toes ride upon small castors

  This is an alluring antique lady's work box or sewing table. Striking Rosewood offers visual appeal and is ideal for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')
  Max Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')
  Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

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  Antique Lady's Work Box, English, Rosewood, Sewing, Table, Regency, Circa 1820

  £2,650.00

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• Victorian Rosewood 2 drawer drop leaf work table lovely colour

  yorestuff antiques ltd, baldock, united kingdom

  Manufacturer: n/k Material: Rosewood/Mahogany Colour: Rosewood/Brown mahogany Height: 71 cm Depth: 53 cm Width when closed: 36 cm Width when open: 72 cm Article number: YAL 2185 A very elegant early to mid 19th century...

  £495.00

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• Early 19th Century rosewood and brass inlaid work table

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  Early 19th Century rosewood and brass inlaid work table, wonderful brass inlaid top with various decorative patterns, single oak lined drawer below with brass inlaid decoration on the drawer front, below a pleated pull out...

  £1,550.00

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• Victorian Oak Workbox or Occasional Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1840, early Victorian oak workbox or occasional table. The top is in a mellow coloured, figured quarter-cut oak with hinged side flaps. With fitted frieze drawer with horn handles and workbox beneath, it is...

  £770.00

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• William IV Pollard Oak, Burr and Inlaid Work Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1830, William IV pollard oak, burr wood and inlaid work table. The rectangular table has a cross banded and inlaid top with twin flaps and a drawer to each end with ebony inlay and...

  £2,750.00

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• Victorian Rosewood Architects Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880, Victorian rosewood architects or reading table. The rectangular top with a low front ledge and moulded edges in beautifully figured rosewood, elevates on an adjustable rachet over a neat beaded frieze with quarter...

  £1,450.00

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• 19th Century papier-mache work table

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  A fabulous quality 19th Century papier –mache work table in lovely original condition, it’s decorated all over with mother of pearl and gilding, wonderfully shaped top opening to reveal a velvet lined interior with various...

  £1,950.00

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• Antique Sewing Table, English, Victorian, Flame Mahogany, Side, C19th, c.1840

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.5646

  This is an antique sewing table, an English, early Victorian, flame mahogany side table dating to the mid 19th century, circa 1840.

  • Of good proportion and quality craftsmanship
  • Crafted in select mahogany with good, consistent colour
  • Grain interest and a desirable aged patina
  • The top displays fine grain detail in the flame mahogany
  • Rounded corners to the edge moulding continue down through the frieze

  • The lid lifts on quality brass hinges and stays
  • Revealing a compartmentalised storage area 
  • The original mirror back displays desirable foxing and usage
  • Beneath is a further frieze, utility drawer which is also divided
  • Quality brass keyhole linings and locks with key absent
  • Raised on elegant, baluster turned legs riding upon brass castors

  A very useful antique sewing table with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 71cm (28'')
  Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
  Max Height: 77cm (30.25'')

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  Antique Sewing Table, English, Victorian, Flame Mahogany, Side, C19th, c.1840

  £1,850.00

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• Victorian Rosewood Dropleaf Work Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1840, Early Victorian Rosewood drop-leaf table. The top in figured rosewood over a mahogany lined frieze drawer with finely turned knobs and a matching dummy drawer to rear. There is a silk covered sliding...

  £950.00

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• A Victorian Mahogany Work Table

  roger dixon upholstery, lincoln, united kingdom

  Product Description A Victorian Mahogany work table with lovely fitted interior and draw underneath. Approx size – Height 29.5? ( 75cm ) Width 19.5? ( 49cm ) Depth 16? ( 41cm ) To purchase this...

  £495.00

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• Victorian Satinwood Work Table/Side Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870, Victorian satinwood work table/side table with acanthus carved angled gallery and 2 side drawers with makers stamp ‘J.Aspinwall’ and a silk lined basket, standing on shaped supports with finely turned cross stretcher on...

  £1,250.00

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• Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Workbox

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Mid Victorian burr walnut workbox, the top has a chamfered edge, is hinged and opens to reveal a fitted interior and below is a pull out upholstered work basket. Standing on very elaborate fretted supports...

  £1,190.00

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• UNIQUE VICTORIAN LADIES WORKSTATION & MUSIC CABINET

  sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom

  SUPERB QALITY THIS WONDERFUL RARE WORKBOX & MUSIC CABINET IN MAHOGANY WITH SOME INLAY ON FRONT AND INSIDE OF LIFT UP TOP WHICH HAS BEEN EBONISED BY VICTORIAN OWNER WHEN VICTORIA DIED AS MANY ITEMS...

  £750.00

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• Small Table/Sewing Table, Circa 1890

  monika grudniok, opole, poland

  We present you this richly carved small table/sewing table circa 1890. This furniture comes from the Art Nouveau period and refers to the eastern motifs in art, which had been the source of inspiration for...

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• French work table in walnut and burl

  parino mercato antiquario, vicoforte, italy

  COD: 6831 Stylish French work table from the early 20th century. Furniture in carved walnut and burl walnut of great quality. Night stand supported by three carved legs resting on wheels in metal. Work table...

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• Oak carved Gothic oak desk or writing table

  moseley antiques, stockport, united kingdom

  Original Oak carved Gothic oak desk or writing table H- 30cm W- 23cm

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• Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Ladies Work Table

  john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom

  Description: A very good Victorian burr walnut freestanding work table.The hinged, cross banded and gadrooned edged top swivels and lifts to reveal a cross banded and baized interior. Below, 2 burr walnut veneered drawers with...

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• Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Sewing Table.

  the antique shop, sutton bridge, united kingdom

  Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Sewing Table. This superb Victorian Figured walnut sewing table has a wonderful figured walnut top with marquetry inlay to the top having inlay to the shaped frieze and to the basket...

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• Work Box

  mcbains of exeter, exeter, united kingdom

  Victorian walnut trumpet work box.

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• Chess Top Table

  mcbains of exeter, exeter, united kingdom

  Good 19thC rosewood chess top work table.

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• Work Table

  mcbains of exeter, exeter, united kingdom

  Good victorian walnut work table.

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• Antique Victorian Mahogany Sewing Table / Work Box

  the antique shop, sutton bridge, united kingdom

  Antique Victorian Mahogany Work Table, Sewing Table, This Victorian mahogany sewing table has a rectangular top which lifts and revels compartments for your sewing items this is supported by a turned centre column with a...

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• Work table

  mcbains of exeter, exeter, united kingdom

  Early 20thC satinwood work table.

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