Antique Fruitwood Side Table 18th Century

Name: Fruit Wood Side Table with Wood-turned Legs and Stretchers, 18th Century.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1030532
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialFruitwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, brass escutcheon, perimeter stretchers, drop handles
SizeH 67.5 cm (27 in) x W 73.5 cm (29 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian side table is made from fruitwood in a warm brown tone with a polished timber finish, standing 67.5 cm high, 73.5 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. The piece has a rectangular top over a single frieze drawer fitted with brass drop handles and an ornate central brass escutcheon, plus visible wear on the front legs. Below, the base incorporates turned legs connected by a perimeter stretcher system with ball-and-reel turnings resting on small feet. In a modern home, this table serves as a functional accent piece positioned at the end of a sofa or in a hallway for display and storage. The proportions provide a surface for lamps, books, or decorative objects while bringing traditional English country house character to the interior.

FAQs

Maintain the original surface finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber movement or surface damage.

Small occasional tables function as bedside tables or accent pieces beside modern upholstered seating. Pairing warm timber textures with natural linen, contemporary lamps, or ceramic objects creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern styling.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-planed surfaces, hand-sawn timber marks, natural shrinkage along the wood grain, and traditional peg joinery. The brass hardware often shows subtle hand-cast irregularities, while the drawer construction reveals hand-cut dovetail joints.

These tables were typically constructed from solid fruitwood, featuring mortise and tenon joints, hand-dovetailed drawer linings, and turned legs reinforced with stretchers for structural stability. Brass drop handles and decorative brass escutcheons were commonly added to complete the drawer facade.

During the 18th century, provincial cabinetmakers frequently utilised local fruitwoods such as apple, pear, and cherry for functional household furniture. These pieces combined turned leg construction with simple single-drawer configurations, reflecting traditional country craftsmanship.

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