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18thC Continental Black Japanned Work Table c.1790
The black japanned pine side table with slender legs united by an x-shaped stretcher the top having a hinged lid decorated with a hand-painted landscape with a figure and large stone urn upon a lake setting, to an oval reserve opening to reveal a compartmentalized interior, the whole surviving from the last quarter of the eighteenth century.
In slightly tired but thoroughly charming condition the table has a few scuffs here and there but no major damage. There is a good deal of consistent craqulure to the top japanned surface which is beautiful displaying the nice worn patination to the ebonized surface which has been gathered over two hundred years.. The compartmentalized interior has three sections and is slightly tired with the hinges both later replacements and some gaps in the base. There is a nice worn patination to the ebonized surface which has been gathered over two hundred years. We have given her a clear wax coat.
This pretty table was used as a work or sewing table for the stowing of threads and needles. Before the eighteenth century, a seamstress had to keep her needlework in a work basket or bag. It was cumbersome and messy. The sewing table was developed as a result. In the beginning, they were elegant little antique tables with a flip-up top and silk work bag slung underneath rather like this example though with no bag. Before the invention of the sewing machine, these tables were often used for other activities including basket-weaving, crochet, macramé and even painting. In fact, the sewing table was commonly referred to at the time as a work table. By late Georgian London, the marketing of sewing tables expanded to appeal to middle class homes too. By the mid-1800s, the new ‘sewing machines’ were in common use, and sewing table design was altered to include them. We feel the table is continental, probably Dutch/Flemish due to the way the hand-painted scene to the hinged top is depicted.
A versatile and lightweight piece of mid-Georgian period antique furniture that is both pretty and useful, now making for a good entrance hall or bedroom piece.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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In slightly tired but thoroughly charming condition the table has a few scuffs here and there but no major damage. There is a good deal of consistent craqulure to the top japanned surface which is beautiful displaying the nice worn patination to the ebonized surface which has been gathered over two hundred years.. The compartmentalized interior has three sections and is slightly tired with the hinges both later replacements and some gaps in the base. There is a nice worn patination to the ebonized surface which has been gathered over two hundred years. We have given her a clear wax coat.
This pretty table was used as a work or sewing table for the stowing of threads and needles. Before the eighteenth century, a seamstress had to keep her needlework in a work basket or bag. It was cumbersome and messy. The sewing table was developed as a result. In the beginning, they were elegant little antique tables with a flip-up top and silk work bag slung underneath rather like this example though with no bag. Before the invention of the sewing machine, these tables were often used for other activities including basket-weaving, crochet, macramé and even painting. In fact, the sewing table was commonly referred to at the time as a work table. By late Georgian London, the marketing of sewing tables expanded to appeal to middle class homes too. By the mid-1800s, the new ‘sewing machines’ were in common use, and sewing table design was altered to include them. We feel the table is continental, probably Dutch/Flemish due to the way the hand-painted scene to the hinged top is depicted.
A versatile and lightweight piece of mid-Georgian period antique furniture that is both pretty and useful, now making for a good entrance hall or bedroom piece.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Furniture
Date c.1790
Late 18th Century Antiques Material Ebonised
Origin Flemish
Item code as155a1228
Status Sold
£375.00 
$497.96 
€445.13 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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