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Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table
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Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table

18th century
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A most charming early 18th century George I oak dressing table / lowboy, or simply used as a side table.

c1720.

Of solid oak pegged construction, having much character, patina and aged charm, to this very lovely old piece.

The two plank top has a moulded edge. Below is an arrangement of three thick pine lined drawers. The centre drawer being compartmented. And wonderfully retaining the original engraved, split pin backed, brass handles.

The front of the table is particularly lovely, having a charming carved shaped apron.

Standing on cabriole legs with pad feet.

In very strong and robust condition, good solid and heavy. Having knocks, bumps and losses to the oak which are extremely historical, as they are smooth and have developed an aged patina.

Overall full of history, charm and character.

The dimensions are.

Height-72.5cm Width-87.5cm Depth-53cm

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lowboy Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1098296
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-
A most charming early 18th century George I oak dressing table / lowboy, or simply used as a side table.
Mersham Manor Antiques

c1720.

Of solid oak pegged construction, having much character, patina and aged charm, to this very lovely old piece.

fig 1. An early eighteenth-century oak lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a scalloped apron, and four cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 1. Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table

The two plank top has a moulded edge. Below is an arrangement of three thick pine lined drawers. The centre drawer being compartmented. And wonderfully retaining the original engraved, split pin backed, brass handles.

fig 2. An early eighteenth-century oak lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a scalloped apron, and four cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 2. Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table

The front of the table is particularly lovely, having a charming carved shaped apron.

Standing on cabriole legs with pad feet.

In very strong and robust condition, good solid and heavy. Having knocks, bumps and losses to the oak which are extremely historical, as they are smooth and have developed an aged patina.

fig 3. An early eighteenth-century oak lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a scalloped apron, and four cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 3. Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table

Overall full of history, charm and character.

The dimensions are.

Height-72.5cm Width-87.5cm Depth-53cm

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks

COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lowboy Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098296
Mersham Manor Antiques
Mersham Manor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2013

Specialists in fine english furniture

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An early eighteenth-century oak lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a scalloped apron, and four cabriole legs with pad feet.
Charming Early 18th Century Oak Dressing Table Lowboy Side Table
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A lowboy is a small table fitted with drawers, originating in the late 17th and early 18th centuries in England and North America. Originally designed as a dressing table or side table, it features cabriole or turned legs and served both functional and decorative purposes in period interiors.

Early 18th-century lowboys were predominantly crafted from native hardwoods such as English oak, walnut, or fruitwood. Construction details typically include hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, wooden peg fixings, shaped aprons, and solid brass drop handles or backplates.

Authentic period lowboys display signs of historical craftsmanship, including heavy hand-planing, irregular dovetail joints, and wooden pin construction. Look for natural patination, dark oxidisation on untouched undersides, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

An antique oak lowboy serves as a versatile accent piece in modern settings, functioning effectively as a hallway console table, a compact desk, or a bedroom side table. Positioning dark timber against light, neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between traditional and modern elements.

Maintain period oak furniture by dusting regularly with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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