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Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy Ladies Writing Table C1780
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Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy Ladies Writing Table C1780

18th century
Sold 10 May 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy or Ladies writing desk and dating from around the time of King George 111 c1780. Constructed from quality mahogany it has a moulded edge to the top above a single long drawer over a central shaped frieze flanked on either side by a small drawer. All of the drawers are oak lined with brass handles. It is raised on squared straight legs .

MEASURES: 29” HIGH X 17” DEEP X 33” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093298
Dealers Internal Reference
W3379/9.9
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy or Ladies writing desk and dating from around the time of King George 111 c1780.
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Constructed from quality mahogany it has a moulded edge to the top above a single long drawer over a central shaped frieze flanked on either side by a small drawer.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

All of the drawers are oak lined with brass handles. It is raised on squared straight legs .

fig 1. An eighteenth-century mahogany lowboy featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles and a shaped apron.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy Ladies Writing Table C1780

MEASURES: 29” HIGH X 17” DEEP X 33” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century mahogany lowboy featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles and a shaped apron.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century English Mahogany Lowboy Ladies Writing Table C1780

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093298
Dealers Internal Ref
W3379/9.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,487
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An eighteenth-century mahogany lowboy featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles and a shaped apron.
ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH MAHOGANY LOWBOY LADIES WRITING TABLE C1780
Ref: SA1093298
An eighteenth-century mahogany lowboy featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles and a shaped apron.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetailed drawers, Brass drop handles, Shaped apron, Straight legs
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A lowboy is a small table with one or more rows of drawers, originating in the late 17th century and gaining popularity throughout the Georgian era in England and America as a dressing table or side table.

Authentic period pieces were traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and pegged mortise and tenon frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber patination, hand-beveled drawer linings, original or period-correct brass hardware, and tool marks consistent with manual woodworking techniques of the era.

This versatile piece functions effectively as an occasional desk, a hallway console, or a dressing table, contrasting against modern minimalism to add architectural depth and historical character.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable ambient humidity away from direct heat sources, applying periodic applications of traditional beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based commercial polishes.
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