During olden times, antique sofa tables were considered to be really fashionable. They evolved from, and superseded, the earlier pembroke tables.
As the name suggests, sofa tables were designed to be placed in front of a sofa. They were mainly used for serving tea or even for writing. Earlier examples of sofa tables had a high stretcher, whereas those made after the 19th century had stretchers placed at ankle height.
Antique sofa tables are rectangular in shape with soft rounded corners and usually come with drawers on either side. They are generally more expensive than pembroke tables.
As an example, we have a beautiful high quality
regency period sofa table from the early 18th century. The components of regency furniture included the use of metals as accents. This stunning piece comes with a brass inlaid design and has a lockable drawer.
Thematic motifs were also a common feature of the regency period. They included ancient gods, lions, sphinxes, griffins etc. In this particular table, the main brass panels showcase a mythical bird surrounded on both sides by foliage. The regency period made exquisite use of such ornamentation as an alternative to rich carvings.
This eye-catching piece of furniture has a deep rich colour tone with a beautifully regal appeal. If you are looking for a visually striking example of an antique sofa table with clean lines and stunning features, this one is definitely worth your consideration!