Antique English Nine Sided Carved Oak Spool Leg Occasional Table

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An imaginative English antique table whose unusual nine sided top gives the piece a distinctive presence from every angle. The … Read more An imaginative English antique table whose unusual nine sided top gives the piece a distinctive presence from every angle. The richly toned oak surface is framed by a carved foliate border, lending depth and character to the geometric form.
Slender splayed supports rise above finely turned spool legs, a familiar detail in English furniture drawn from earlier Jacobean traditions. A triangular lower shelf follows the structure of the base, while the scalloped apron adds another carefully worked decorative element. Tables of this type were made as versatile occasional pieces, equally useful beside a chair, between a pair of seats, or as a compact accent table in a study or library.
Its warm old finish and practical proportions allow it to bring authentic English craftsmanship into both traditional and collected interiors.
Circa early 1900s
Measures 27H x 24 in diameter
This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques, Dallas, Texas See less