Antique Victorian Ash Side Table by Harrison & Son Blackburn c.1881–85 with Drawer & Pot Board
Antique Victorian Ash Side Table by Harrison & Son Blackburn c.1881–85 with Drawer & Pot Board
Antique Victorian Ash Side Table by Harrison & Son Blackburn c.1881–85 with Drawer & Pot Board
An Antique Victorian Ash Side Table by Harrison & Son of Blackburn, retaining its original label and showing the quiet integrity of English country furniture from the late 19th century.
Key Features
- Solid ash construction with pronounced natural grain
- Single working drawer with fluted front detail
- Dummy drawer fronts to side panels
- Original brass handle
- Ring-turned legs with shaped corner brackets
- Pot board stretcher at floor level
- Surviving maker’s label to drawer interior
- Harrison & Son, Blackburn & Burnley, c.1881–85
Description
The Antique Victorian Ash Side Table presents as a restrained and quietly architectural piece, its form defined by the strength and openness of the ash grain. The surface carries the soft evidence of use, worn in a way that speaks to function rather than display.
A single drawer sits beneath the top, its front worked with fine horizontal fluting, framed by dummy drawer fronts to the sides. This subtle illusion of depth adds balance without excess. The original brass handle remains in place, gently aged in tone.
The turned legs are connected by shaped corner brackets, introducing a slight architectural rhythm before descending to a low pot board. This lower shelf grounds the piece both visually and structurally, offering practical storage while reinforcing its stance.
The presence of the original Harrison & Son paper label within the drawer anchors the table to a specific moment of regional manufacture. A late 19th century ash table of this kind reflects a workshop capable of both utility and considered design, produced within the working tradition of Lancashire cabinet making.
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Dimensions (approx.)
Height: 81cm - Height to underneath of apron: 66cm
Width: 86.5cm
Depth: 57cm
Materials & Construction
Solid ash throughout with hand-cut dovetail joints to the drawer. Turned legs with shaped apron brackets and a fixed pot board stretcher. Original brass hardware and surviving internal paper label.
Condition
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface wear, marks, and natural patina consistent with use. Wear to feet as expected. Label worn but legible.
Origin / Period / Provenance
Harrison & Son, cabinet makers, chair makers, wood carvers and upholsterers, operating from Blackburn and Burnley, Lancashire, with premises including Manchester Road and Hall Rake Mill, fl.1881–85.
Styling Suggestions
Well suited as a side table within a pared-back interior, or positioned beside a chair where the material texture can be appreciated. The lower shelf offers space for books or objects, while the form sits comfortably within both traditional and contemporary settings.
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FAQ
Is the label original?
Yes, the paper label inside the drawer appears original, showing age consistent with the piece.
Is the drawer functional?
Yes, the central drawer is fully working.
What is the lower shelf called?
This is known as a pot board, traditionally used for practical storage.
Unique Points
Original maker’s label
Solid ash construction
Fluted drawer detail
Architectural leg brackets
Pot board base
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