Fine 19th-Century Pollard Oak Work Table

Fine 19th-Century Pollard Oak Work Table

This fine 19th-century pollard oak work table has rich colour, striking grain and elegant Victorian form.

Pollard oak has a bold, swirling grain. Therefore, cabinetmakers often used it for special pieces of furniture. The warm honey-brown colour also gives this table a strong decorative look.

The table has a useful frieze drawer. It offers space for sewing tools, writing items or small personal objects. In addition, the compact size makes the table easy to place in many rooms.

Elegant turned supports stand at each end. A shaped stretcher joins them together. Below, carved cabriole legs finish with scrolling feet. As a result, the table has a light and graceful shape.

The underside retains a retailer’s label for Boothroyd Sons & Rimmer, Storers, Southport. This rare label adds history and interest. It may also help show where the table was first sold.

Originally, the table served as a sewing or work table. However, it would now work well as an antique side table, lamp table or writing table. It could also sit beside a sofa, bed or window.

Moreover, the rich pollard oak grain works well in both period and modern interiors. The table would suit a country house, townhouse or styled interior project.

Key Features

• Fine 19th-century English work table

• Richly figured pollard oak

• Warm honey-brown colour

• Useful frieze drawer

• Turned and carved supports

• Cabriole legs with scrolling feet

• Boothroyd Sons & Rimmer retailer’s label

• Ideal as a side, lamp or writing table

Condition

The table remains in good antique condition. It has some marks, wear and colour changes from age and use. However, these details add to its character and natural patina.

Please contact us for measurements, more photographs and a full condition report. UK and worldwide delivery can also be arranged.

Available from Antiques Decorative, Sussex.