Free-standing Mahogany Library Table

Name: Free-standing Mahogany Library Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1001998
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1815. An unusual and stylish mahogany freestanding library table/desk in the manner of ‘Gillows of Lancaster’. The solid polished top in rich flame mahogany with a simple fore edge, the frieze polished on all sides with many variations of drawers and pen slides. Each of the drawers has string inlay and small brass handles and framed with a stylish escutcheon, beneath these is string inlay that runs around the entire desk. All resting on four classic Gillow’s style turned, fluted and tapering legs finishing on a tulip shaped foot.

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1001998

Dealers Internal Reference

32462

Description

Circa 1815. An unusual and stylish mahogany freestanding library table/desk in the manner of ‘Gillows of Lancaster’.

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The solid polished top in rich flame mahogany with a simple fore edge, the frieze polished on all sides with many variations of drawers and pen slides.

Georgian Antiques

Each of the drawers has string inlay and small brass handles and framed with a stylish escutcheon, beneath these is string inlay that runs around the entire desk. All resting on four classic Gillow’s style turned, fluted and tapering legs finishing on a tulip shaped foot.