Georgian Mahogany Corner Washstand 18th Century

Name: Georgian Mahogany Corner Washstand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1077221
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Georgian mahogany corner washstand

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ObjectWashstands
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsArched splashback, String inlay, Splayed legs, Brass drawer knobs
SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Georgian mahogany corner washstand exhibits a warm brown timber colour with contrasting boxwood string inlay along the tiers and drawers. The design comprises an upper arched splashback, a central tier with three small drawers fitted with original round brass knobs, and splayed curved legs at the front. The piece measures 101 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. A blue and white glazed ceramic bowl rests on the top shelf. Practical for placement in an empty corner of a bathroom or cloakroom, the washstand provides functional display space for lighting, plants, or decorative items within an English country house interior.

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Developed during the eighteenth century, a Georgian corner washstand is a compact piece of accent furniture constructed to hold a ceramic wash basin and water jug within room corners.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, frequently incorporating boxwood string inlay, hand-cut joinery, and cast brass drawer hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, circular cut-outs for wash vessels on the upper surface, and natural oxidisation on the underside.

A corner washstand can function as a space-saving accent table in an entryway, a decorative display stand for indoor plants, or an occasional corner table in a hallway.

Timber surfaces should be kept away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, dusted using a clean lint-free cloth, and periodically treated with beeswax polish.

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