Antique French Ecclesiastical Gothic Adjustable Oak Reading Table, 1880s

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A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa 1880.

The table has a … Read more A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa 1880.

The table has a rounded rectangular plateau with two book rests, terminating on a turned and carved column with weighted quatrefoil base, and sitting on castors. The two book rests are held by brass catches.

The table is fully adjustable, and all adjustment mechanisms are in good working order. The table's height can be adjusted, and the plateau tilts and swivels, and can be set flat so that it can be used as a side table. The mechanism is part oak, part cast iron.

Overall in very good condition, the table has been cleaned and waxed. There are some marks and light knocks. One of the castors has been replaced at some point, this is of a similar vintage.

The top has been reset at some point, you can make out the old filled screw holes.

The table's lowest height as a table is 75cm and adjusts to 102 cm high.

It is 121 cm high when tilted at full height adjustment. The base is 62cm x 43cm. The top is 89.5cm wide x 50cm deep. See less