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Mahogany Lowboy
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for sale €5,675     $6,160
£4,850
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    Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Mahogany Lowboy

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

A George II cabriole leg mahogany lowboy of a good colour and patina with some fine quality features:

carving to the frieze, egg and dart carving to the sides of the carcase fronts and the top with quirk corners.

The centre lower drawer signed H H Cox

28" high

32" wide

20 1/2" deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.1201cm (28.00")
Width
81.2802cm (32.00")
Depth
52.0701cm (20.50")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Lowboy Table to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA106090
Dealers Internal Reference
C16
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A George II cabriole leg mahogany lowboy of a good colour and patina with some fine quality features:
“
carving to the frieze, egg and dart carving to the sides of the carcase fronts and the top with quirk corners.
Moxhams Antiques

The centre lower drawer signed H H Cox

28" high

32" wide

20 1/2" deep

Height
71.1201cm (28.00")
Width
81.2802cm (32.00")
Depth
52.0701cm (20.50")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Lowboy Table to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA106090
Dealers Internal Ref
C16
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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Archive I An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

Mahogany Lowboy

Archive II An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View V
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Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
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Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Mahogany lowboy
Ref: SA106090
An antique mahogany lowboy featuring a flat top surface over one long drawer and three smaller drawers, set on four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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  • ObjectLowboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Swan-neck brass handles, Carved apron
  • SizeH 71.1201 cm (28 in) x W 81.2802 cm (32 in) x D 52.0701 cm (21 in)

This Georgian mahogany lowboy, dating from 1750, is a versatile English Country House table finished in a warm brown timber with a rich patina. The flat top surface sits over a configuration of one long upper drawer, two smaller side drawers, and a central lower drawer signed by H H Cox. Detailed craftsmanship includes fine carving to the frieze and apron, egg and dart carving running down the sides of the carcase fronts, and quirk corners along the top edge. The hardware consists of brass swan-neck handles alongside an ornate central escutcheon plate. Four cabriole legs support the frame, each terminating in rounded pad feet. Measuring 71.1201 cm high, 81.2802 cm wide, and 52.0701 cm deep, this lowboy offers practical proportions for contemporary interiors. It functions effectively as a side table in a hallway or living room, a compact desk in a study, or a dressing table in a bedroom. The traditional configuration of drawers provides useful storage for everyday items while maintaining a refined aesthetic suitable for both period and modern settings.

FAQs

A lowboy is a small chest of drawers or dressing table created during the eighteenth century, supported on elevated legs such as cabriole or turned styles. Originating in the Georgian era, it typically features a row of shallow drawers and was widely used in bedrooms and parlours.

Georgian lowboys were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, often featuring secondary timbers such as oak or pine for interior drawer linings. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons.

Authentic period lowboys display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on structural backs and bases, and natural wood shrinkage around the top or drawer frames. The brass hardware should exhibit age-appropriate patination and irregular threaded posts.

A lowboy functions effectively as an accent table in an entryway, a compact writing desk, or a bedroom dressing table. Pairing it with a modern wall mirror or minimalist table lamp creates a balanced dialogue between historic woodwork and contemporary design.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and strong moisture sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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