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Fine English Regency Burl Walnut Sofa Table with Drop Leaves & Brass Paw Casters

$5,800
£4,385.34
€5,134.29
CA$8,251.96
A$8,393.75
CHF 4,817.16
MX$100,902.73
NOK 56,191.94
SEK 56,720.94
DKK 38,383.48

About the Item

A finely crafted English Regency sofa table distinguished by its exceptional figured burl walnut veneers, elegant proportions, and sophisticated classical detailing. Dating to the early nineteenth century, the table embodies the refined aesthetic that characterized the Regency period, combining architectural form with remarkable craftsmanship and practical versatility. The rectangular top is beautifully veneered in richly figured burl walnut and framed by contrasting crossbanded borders and delicate string inlay. Twin drop leaves expand the table from a compact console form to an impressive entertaining, writing, or display surface measuring nearly five feet in width. The luminous grain and movement of the veneers create a striking visual effect, highlighting the cabinetmaker's skill in selecting and arranging the timber. The frieze contains two drawers, each retaining brass knob pulls and escutcheons, and is supported by elegant trestle-form ends joined by a turned stretcher. The downswept legs terminate in finely cast brass lion's paw caps and casters, a hallmark of the Regency period's fascination with classical antiquity and one of the most desirable decorative features associated with English furniture of the era. Originally intended to stand behind a sofa in a formal drawing room, the table remains remarkably versatile today. Its scale and proportions make it equally suitable as a library table, writing desk, entrance hall table, console, or decorative centerpiece in both traditional and contemporary interiors. The quality of construction, exceptional veneers, and refined detailing suggest production by a highly skilled English cabinetmaker working in the Regency taste, likely in London or one of the leading provincial furniture-making centers. Provenance: Private Collection, 1095 Park Avenue, New York City. Dimensions Height: 28 in. (71.12 cm) Width (closed): 36.5 in. (92.71 cm) Width (fully extended): 59.5 in. (151.13 cm) Depth: 28 in. (71.12 cm) Materials and Techniques: Burl Walnut Veneer Mahogany Satinwood Stringing Brass Veneered Construction Crossbanding Inlay Hand-Crafted Hand-Joined Turned Woodwork Cast Brass Mounts Polished Finish Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, expected veneer shrinkage, and age-related cracking to the wood. Presents beautifully with a rich color and desirable patina acquired over two centuries of careful use.
  • Similar to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Burl,Mahogany,Rosewood,Walnut,Wood,Cross-Banded,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Joinery,Turned,Veneer,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1820-1829
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990250696482

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