Antique Victorian Quartersawn Tiger Oak Parlor Table With Barley Twist Legs, Circa 1890s

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A genuine late-Victorian parlor table in solid quartersawn tiger oak, showing the gorgeous figured ray-fleck grain that gives this wood … Read more A genuine late-Victorian parlor table in solid quartersawn tiger oak, showing the gorgeous figured ray-fleck grain that gives this wood its name. Two-tier design with barley twist, spool-turned legs and a scalloped lower display shelf — the kind of detailed craftsmanship rarely seen in production furniture today.

This piece retains its original finish and authentic patina, along with period-correct construction details: deeply recessed flat-head hardware, original hide-glue joinery, and factory alignment marks visible on the underside — clear evidence of unaltered, original build quality rather than a later restoration or reproduction.

Structurally excellent. Tight joints, no wobble, fully stable. Minor honest wear to the lower feet consistent with age, which only adds to the character of the piece.

A versatile small-scale antique — ideal as a living room accent table, entryway statement piece, plant stand, or styled vignette table. Sized to work in apartments and smaller spaces while still reading as a serious antique. See less