Side table - Wood, Gilt brass - Victoriano





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A late Victorian-style wooden side table dating to 1900–1910, with curved legs ending in gold brass details, a leather-covered top, turned balusters, and a front drawer, originating from the United Kingdom and in good used condition with age-related signs.
Description from the seller
It is a small wooden table from the early 20th century that responds to late Victorian taste, where ornamentation remains important but the shapes begin to lighten. The structure is slender, with curved legs ending in gilded brass caps, a decorative detail very characteristic of the period, intended to add shine and a touch of distinction without overloading the piece. The top surface is clad with a leather top, a finish associated with reading or writing tables that protected the surface and added an air of refinement.
The body of the table incorporates turned balusters that connect the top with the lower shelf, an ornamental feature inherited from the 19th century that provides verticality and a handcrafted feel. In the front there is a drawer with a metal pull, useful for storing small objects or stationery. The ensemble combines functionality with a decorative language typical of bourgeois interiors of the era, where the mix of dark wood, leather, and gilded metal details conveyed elegance and status.
This type of table was commonly used in salons, offices, or reception areas as a sidepiece, a lamp support, or decorative item, or even as a small occasional writing table.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a small wooden table from the early 20th century that responds to late Victorian taste, where ornamentation remains important but the shapes begin to lighten. The structure is slender, with curved legs ending in gilded brass caps, a decorative detail very characteristic of the period, intended to add shine and a touch of distinction without overloading the piece. The top surface is clad with a leather top, a finish associated with reading or writing tables that protected the surface and added an air of refinement.
The body of the table incorporates turned balusters that connect the top with the lower shelf, an ornamental feature inherited from the 19th century that provides verticality and a handcrafted feel. In the front there is a drawer with a metal pull, useful for storing small objects or stationery. The ensemble combines functionality with a decorative language typical of bourgeois interiors of the era, where the mix of dark wood, leather, and gilded metal details conveyed elegance and status.
This type of table was commonly used in salons, offices, or reception areas as a sidepiece, a lamp support, or decorative item, or even as a small occasional writing table.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

