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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard
Martlesham Antiques
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard

19th century
Description

A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer and two deep drawers either side, all drawers are oak lined and have the original lion mask handles, inlaid drawers fronts, below the central drawer is a tambour fronted slide that opens to reveal further cupboard space, supported on six square tapering legs ending on spade feet. Circa 1800.

59 3/4” x 24 1/2” x 36” high

152cms x 62cms x 92cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1022996
Dealers Internal Reference
3535
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer and two deep drawers either side, all drawers are oak lined and have the original lion mask handles, inlaid drawers fronts, below the central drawer is a tambour fronted slide that opens to reveal further cupboard space, supported on six square tapering legs ending on spade feet. Circa 1800.

59 3/4” x 24 1/2” x 36” high

152cms x 62cms x 92cms high

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1022996
Dealers Internal Ref
3535
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront sideboard

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An early nineteenth-century mahogany bowfront sideboard with line inlay, central arch detail, brass lion mask ring handles, and tapered square legs.
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront sideboard
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany bowfront sideboard with line inlay, central arch detail, brass lion mask ring handles, and tapered square legs.
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Early nineteenth-century bowfront sideboards are defined by their gentle convex front curve, designed to save floor space while offering substantial storage. Originating in the late Georgian and Regency periods, these pieces typically display flame mahogany veneers, satinwood or boxwood line inlay, and slender tapered or turned legs.

Cabinetmakers primarily used imported West Indian or Cuban mahogany, valued for its grain density and stability. Carcases were typically constructed from pine or oak, overlaid with cut timber veneers, dovetailed drawer joints, and solid brass hardware such as cast lion mask or oval backplate handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints, original locks, and natural unevenness from historic hand-planing. The underside and drawer linings should show age-appropriate oxidisation and wear, while the brassware typically exhibits hand-chased details.

A classic mahogany sideboard serves as a grounding focal point in modern dining rooms or entryways. Contrast its warm timber tones with contemporary artwork hung directly above, paired with minimalist ceramic vessels or lamp bases on the top surface.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources, radiators, and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or finish fading.
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