Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Circular Pub Garden Table, c.1890

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Circular Pub Garden Table, c.1890

Ref: 2234

Dimensions
Height: 710 mm
Diameter: 590 mm

A highly decorative Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Circular Pub Garden Table dating from around 1890, retaining exceptional period character and featuring an unusually ornate cast iron base of remarkable quality. Originally intended for use in a Victorian pub, conservatory, garden room or veranda, this attractive table combines practical proportions with striking decorative detail.

The circular wooden mahogany top is supported by a beautifully cast iron base incorporating three elegant cabriole legs united by a pierced circular undertier. Particularly noteworthy are the elaborate Art Nouveau-inspired foliate scrolls and finely cast classical female masks that adorn each support, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistry associated with high-quality Victorian foundry work.

The pierced lower shelf provides additional visual interest while enhancing the table’s structural integrity. The rich contrast between the dark cast iron and warm timber top creates a timeless aesthetic equally suited to traditional country houses, period gardens, boutique hospitality settings or contemporary interiors seeking authentic antique character.

Compact in scale yet highly decorative, this versatile table works beautifully as a lamp table, occasional table, conservatory table, garden room feature or distinctive pub antique. Pieces of this quality and design are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly those retaining their original decorative castings and substantial construction.

A wonderful late Victorian statement piece combining practicality, decorative appeal and genuine nineteenth-century craftsmanship.