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Antique Mahogany Dining Tables

Did you know that antique dining tables come in lots of different styles, sizes and woods. We always have a large stock of different antique tables from huge dining tables for the very large dining rooms to smaller rectangular or circular tables, ideal for any home or flat. We show all our antique dining tables on our website and if there are non suitable then you can always email us as we get new stock in daily so we will email you pictures if anything suitable comes in stock. Most of our antique dining tables go with our antique chairs so you can pick and choose a set to suit you. If you are looking for a smaller to medium sized table then we have just put two very nice examples up for sale, they are both constructed from mahogany and are sturdy pieces of antique furniture.

The first is an antique William IV mahogany dining table which has a tilt top mechanism, it has a rectangular top and this tilts and has its original brass banjo catch, so can be places against the side of the room when not in use. The antique table stands on a beautiful turned central pedestal with a platform base and four beautifully turned feet with sunken brass castors. It is of a stunning quality and is a very nice colour.

The next table we have got in stock is a victorian mahogany antique dining table which is circular and is also constructed from mahogany. This table also has a top which tilts and has a brass mechanism. It stands on a bulbous turned pedestal with splayed tripod legs and brass castors. It is also a very nice colour and is a very useful smaller size. All our antique tables are very nice pieces of antique furniture, not only to look at but also are very usable pieces of dining furniture.

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Where can I buy antique wine tables

We always get very nice quality antique tables in stock and some very nice smaller tables. In our antique occasional tables section we have small tables which can be used for wine tables or lamp tables. They are usually in the tripod design and are made in very nice woods. This week we have got some very nice pieces of antique furniture for sale including an regency fruitwood occasional table. It is the ideal size for a wine table or lamp table. This table has a small circular moulded top above a turned pedestal with tripod splayed legs and is very rare due to it being a fruitwood table.

We also have an edwardian mahogany antique wine table and again it is the ideal size for a wine occasional or lamp table. It has a circular solid mahogany dish top and is in the Georgian design. Again as they usually have the turned pedestal with tripod splayed legs and pad feet but this antique table is very unusual as it is a very small low size. If you are looking for a small antique wine table or any other antiques check out our website as we have hundreds of pieces of antique furniture for sale and all our stock is good quality and made from beautiful timbers, will not only look good but also will be a good investment for the future.

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Looking after your antique furniture

If you want to look after your antique furniture so it can have years more use but also do not want to ruin your antiques then read on, as we have years of experience.

antique furniture builds up a patina and old marks over many years and this adds to the character and value so it should be preserved.

It is best not to strip the old finish away, instead try to revive the original finish by waxing. Waxing antique furniture is quick and easy and gives the best results, use a good quality wax like fiddes antique furniture wax (not spray polishes) by putting a small amount of polish on cloth and rub the piece in the direction of the grain until it shines. It is quick easy and simple to use and once done the polish will only need a dust.

If the wood is very dry, you will need to wax the piece of antique furniture several times until a good patina has developed. To keep on top of the piece and keep it looking good I recommend you should use antique furniture wax polish your item every few months but buff up the piece in-between waxing as this will enhances the patina.

Sunlight, humidity and central heating can affect the wood by cracking the wood or the light can cause fading, so try not to put your furniture in direct sunlight or if going near a radiator try not to have the temperature too high, and always nourish the wood with antique furniture wax to make sure it does not dry out.

If your item of antique furniture needs some restoration then we always recommend sympathetic restoration and still to keep the item as original as possible. You should only use a reputable professional restorer who will use the correct traditional materials like us at driscolls antiques. If your veneer is chipped or lifted you should have it repaired quickly as it is easy to loose small pieces of veneer and then it is very hard to find matching veneers in the same wood. Drawers and doors which stick can be eased by rubbing candle wax on the surface or sides or even by using fiddes wax if a candle is not available.

Antique furniture should be treated with care when moving around your room, and using. It is important not to tilt back on a chair as this loosens joints and causes very bad damage. Don’t open a drawer using only one of two handles as this can damage the drawer lining and don’t drag furniture rather than lift it as this will cause veneer to chip off the base.

If you need more advice then you can contact us or if you want to buy quality antiques ready restored then here at driscolls antiques ltd we beautifully restore all our antiques and deliver them into your house using a two man fully insured professional delivery team who will carefully handle and assemble your antique furniture.

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Arts and Crafts Antique furniture

As antique furniture began to be made in the late Victorian period using some machinery, this led to some furniture designers and furniture craftsmen toward using the more traditional methods of construction and only using quality timbers and construction. This was called the Arts and Crafts period or also known as the Aesthetic movement.

Driscolls antiques always stock quality arts and crafts furniture and this week we have for sale three very nice pieces. The first is an antique Arts & Crafts oak antique partners desk which is very large. This antique desk has a large solid top with twin pedestals each with working drawers at both sides, so it is a real partners desk and the desk has pull out writing slides above drawers with moulded edges. The desk still has the original brass handles and is in the manor of a Heals piece of antique furniture.

The second item of arts and crafts antique furniture is a set of six antique Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs. This set of chairs are unusual as they are high back dining chairs with arched backs and beautiful carved corners. They are very interesting Arts & Crafts design and it is very difficult to find good quality antique aesthetic movement dining chairs.

We also have a victorian Arts & Crafts antique bench with an upholstered back above beautifully shaped, carved upright supports. It has been upholstery in a very nice leaf design fabric.
Please always check our website for newly added antiques as we update it on a daily basis and always stock good quality aesthetic movement antique furniture.

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Antique Dickens Desk For Sale
This week in our antiques website we have for sale one of the most stunning antique desks and it is of the best quality, it is a Victorian antique dickens desk which is made from mahogany and was built in the early Victorian period. This stunning antique desk is of superb quality and is an unusual large size. It has a central gallery above a shaped shelf, four small mahogany lined drawers with locking arms, locks and key and beautiful carved corbels. This striking piece of antique furniture has a central writing slope with three green / brown leather writing inserts (probably original) and the interior has several pigeon holes, two small drawers veneered in satinwood and have the original ebonised turned knobs. The antique desk has a large central kneehole so you can comfortably get your knees under and each pedestal has four graduating mahogany lined drawers and stand on moulded plinths. The back has been finished and therefore can be positioned anywhere in a room and splits into three sections so can be easily moved. This quality antique desk is a rich medium red mahogany colour with striking figured grain and is in superb condition for its age. If you are looking to buy an antique dickens desk then I would highly recommend this as it is the best quality piece of antique furniture and is in such good original condition, it is bound to be a good investment for the future.

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Antique Bookcase For Sale

Here at driscolls antiques ltd we always stock quality antique bookcase for sale and this week we have put up for sale some very nice Victorian and Edwardian antiques bookcases.

We have for sale a small antique Victorian walnut glazed bookcase with two beautifully carved corbels and two glazed doors; the interior has three adjustable shelves which is very useful and he lower section has a rectangular top above a drawer with original handles, carved corbels, two panelled doors.

We also have for sale an antique Edwardian mahogany glazed display cabinet which has a raised moulded back above an inverted breakfront top, four moulded glazed doors, glazed sides, the interior is lined with the original fabric which is still in good condition. This piece of antique furniture stands on six cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

This week we have also put up for sale a large antique Edwardian mahogany glazed bookcase which has three glazed doors with moulded panels and each interior has three adjustable shelves but this piece stands on shaped bracket feet. They are all very nice pieces of antique furniture and our bookcases are from the Victorian and Edwardian period and would suite any home and as you can see we gets lots in stock so please see our website for more antique bookcases for sale.

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Antique Roll Top Desk For Sale.
Driscolls antiques are proud to offer for sale a beautiful Edwardian antique American walnut roll top desk. This stunning antique roll top desk is tambour fronted and has its original locking plate which reads Feige Desk Co, Saginaw, Mich, USA. It is very rare to find good American pieces of antique furniture, especially in such good condition. This stunning antique desk has a rectangular moulded top above a tambour front which when open releases the original locking mechanism to release the drawers, so they open. The interior of the desk has several pigeon holes, letter racks, unusual pen holders and small working drawers. The lower section of the antique desk has a rectangular moulded top with canted corners above a large kneehole so you can comfortably get your knees under and each of the pedestals has a pull out writing slide above drawers. The antique desk stands on a plain plinth , splits into several sections for ease of removals, has panelled sides and back and the back has been finished allowing the piece to be displayed anywhere in a room. This stunning American desk is rich in colour and has been constructed from a golden walnut with a striking grain, good patina, it is still in superb original condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing and If you are looking to buy a desk for your office or as an investment piece of antique furniture, then look no further as it is very useful, rare and stunning to look at.

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Antique Wardrobe For Sale

We always stock beautiful antique wardrobe for sale and this week we have a stunning antique wardrobe on offer. It is a victorian mahogany antique triple wardrobe built in the early Victorian period and has a moulded cornice above a central mirrored door; and has two full length beautifully figured doors all with original turned mahogany handles, deep arched moulding and each has a beautiful carved motif, it is a quality piece. The interior of this stunning piece of mahogany antique furniture has its original brass hanging hooks, four sliding linen trays above two over two mahogany lined drawers with the original brass swan neck handles. The antique wardrobe stands on a plain plinth, has original backboards, is of superb quality, and is very unusual as it splits into five sections plus doors so it will fit into most homes. This antique wardrobe is also a very good colour as it is a medium mahogany colour with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition. It is almost like it has only been built a few years ago as it is in such superb condition and I would highly recommend it as it stands out as quality and will be a very good investment for the future.

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Antique Edwardian tables for sale

If you are interested in buying antique edwardian tables, we always have lots in stock in all woods, periods and sizes. This week we have listed for sale two very nice examples of antique furniture. The first is a huge antique edwardian mahogany extending dining table which is very versatile as it is two D end side tables, a square centre table and two additional leaves and they all join together using brass D clips to make a large dining table. This dining table is very useful as you can just have a smaller table and when your guests arrive, join it together using your side tables and the other bonus is that it will seat twelve people.

The other antique table for sale is also from the Edwardian period and it is a edwardian antique mahogany dining table which stands on four chunky cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. This antique table extends in a different way as it has a winding handle and mechanism and two additional removable leaves.

They are both beautiful antique Edwardian tables and are very useful pieces. We always stock quality tables for sale and you can view all the details on our antique furniture website.

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Where can I buy an antique table

If you need to buy an antique table and you want quality antique furniture then check out driscolls antiques. We are an online antique furniture sales company and we always get quality antiques tables in stock like this week we have for sale a

large Victorian antique mahogany wind out dining table dating from the mid Victorian period and it has two central leaves with its winding mechanism and handle. It is a large table and the top is moulded with rounded corners so it is comfortable to sit at. This antique table has four beautiful turned reeded legs with brass and white porcelain castors, and is a very sturdy piece of antique furniture. It would easily seat ten to twelve people and if this is not suitable because you want a larger or smaller table then please take a look on our website as we put on new antique tables for sale on a regular basis. We also carry a large stock of antique chairs to go with your table and if we do not have a large enough set then consider buying two similar sets and making a harlequin set, as it makes your dining room interesting if not all pieces are exactly matching. If we have not got the right piece of antique furniture for you please let us know as we have a wanted facility and we can email you with pictures of suitable items as they come in stock.

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