Summary:
• Item: Library Table
• Circa: 1860
• In the style of Chippendale Period
• Provenance: England, UK
• Size: 4ft 6⅝” wide by 3ft 6½”” deep
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Dark blue& gold tool leather
• Thumb moulded top
• Bull nose corners
• Mahogany drawer linings (sign of quality)
• Hand dovetailed + cock-beaded drawers
• Original turned mahogany drawer knobs
• Original working lever locks (with key)
• 3 small drawers to front
• 2 large drawers to rear
• Moulded apron
• Lovely baluster turned legs
• Original brass collars and castors
• Free-standing desk
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian 4ft 6” wide mahogany & leather library table, circa 1880, in good condition. The table-top features a lovely mahogany banded thumb moulded edge with bull nose corners, which surrounds a professional fitted new dark blue, gilt & blind tool leather. The table benefits from three small cock-beaded drawers at the front and two larger cock-beaded drawers at the rear; all of which retain the original mahogany turned knobs and working brass lever locks (with key). The drawer fronts benefit from stunning colour and patination, and are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints, with mahogany drawer linings. The apron is decorated with a simple moulding. The table is raised on four elegant baluster turned mahogany legs, which terminate on their original brass castors.
This type of table was designed to stand in the centre of a room, as there are working drawers to all sides of the table. This library table is a truly classic design in the style of the mid Victorian period. All in all, this is a very pretty and good quality table.
If you do not like the colour of the leather, we can replace it with a different colour leather, for an additional £300.
This item would compliment any home, office or library and is ideal as either a library table writing table or large desk. So, don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture!
Dimensions:
Writing height = 73cm or 28¾” or 2ft 4¾”
Knee height = 57.2cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Width = 138.8cm or 54⅝” or 4ft 6⅝”
Depth = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Condition Report:
This library table is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the table but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The table has been polished in our workshops. The table features a new dark blue and gold blind tool leather. Therefore, the leather is clean and free from any wear, damage, or stains. If you do not like the colour of the leather, we can replace it with different colour leather, for an additional £300. The drawers retain their original mahogany turned knobs, along with the original brass key escutcheons and the original working lever locks (with keys). The drawers are mahogany lined and hand dovetailed; which is a further sign of quality. The drawers are in good working order and close flush to the frame and table stands on its original legs. There are no missing carvings. The table is solid in joint and ready to use.
Terms & Conditions:
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Ref. Library Desk 24
| Dimensions | 107.9 × 138.8 × 73 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Desks |
| British Period | Victorian |
| Century | 19th Century |
| Material | Leather, Mahogany |
| Provenance | England |
| Room | Office |
