Fine Victorian Gothic Revival Octagonal Oak Library Centre Table – W. Williamson
Stock No
4171464
2019
- £1,950.00
- €2,272 Euro
- $2,633 US Dollar
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Item Description
A superb quality Victorian Gothic Revival octagonal library or centre table, stamped to one drawer by the renowned Guildford cabinet makers and furnishers W. Williamson & Sons. Made in solid oak, the table has a wonderfully architectural base with bold barley-twist legs, substantial bun feet with inset ceramic castors and particularly attractive Gothic tracery stretchers centred by a turned finial. The deep frieze is finely carved throughout with repeating circular motifs and florets and incorporates four useful drawers, traditionally dovetailed and oak lined – further signs of the quality of its construction. The octagonal top retains its wonderfully aged very dark green, almost black leather writing surface, framed by a lighter green border with delicate gilt tooling. W. Williamson & Sons were one of Guildford’s most prestigious furniture firms and a major local employer of skilled cabinet makers and upholsterers. At their height they operated 39 furniture galleries covering some 40,000 square feet. Their reputation for quality resulted in a Royal Appointment to Queen Victoria in 1889, with the firm undertaking upholstery and drapery work at Windsor Castle. The company continued trading until 1960. A handsome and substantial piece of Victorian furniture that would work particularly well as a library table, centre table or large occasional table, with enough presence to anchor a room without being overly large. Dimensions: 118cm wide × 118cm deep × 73cm high.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 73cm W: 118cm D: 118cm
Period
C19th
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7771 682942
