Small 19th Century Rosewood Reading Table (England, circa 1840)
Small 19th Century Rosewood Reading Table (England, circa 1840)
An Attractive And Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Reading, Or Writing, Table Of Relativelt Compact Proportions, Having Attractive Inset Leather To Sectioned Top With Ratcheted Centre And Hinged Ends, Over Central Frieze Drawer Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs And False Drawers To Reverse, Raised On Tablet Type End Supports With Turned Feet And Concealed Castors.
This particularly attractive little table packs a lot of punch into a relatively small package. Firstly it’s not 100% clear what its original purpose was in terms of whether it was made as a reading table, or writing table, both of which were very popular items in the 19th century. Either way it suits the purpose of both and could even be used as a music stand should somebody so wish. It is also worth remembering that the book rest is detachable and that when removed, along with the centre section of the top being dropped flush, the item actually becomes a really rather sweet occasional lamp table, or even a bedside table.
It is constucted from a nicely figured cut of rosewood and the secondary timbers are also all of good quality, along with the way it is constructed. All of this very much adds to the overall appeal of the piece. The condition is good and the leather has been relatively recently replaced, but is not brand new which in our opinion gives a nice clean, but not overly new effect. It also retains its original turned wooden knobs which is a nice feature.
As with all items we offer for sale this table has been attended to in our workshops by our highly trained and skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers and has received a natural wax polish meaning that it is ready to be placed immediately into the home.
Circa 1840.
Height 28.5in.
Width 25.5in.
Depth 17in.
Canada Delivery - £ 800 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 500 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 50 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
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We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.
Canada Delivery - £ 800 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 500 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 50 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.
We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.