Georgian Mahogany Corner Washstand 18th Century

Name: Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Corner Washstand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1106973
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWashstands
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCurved splashback, Circular basin aperture, Splayed legs, Corner fitting design
SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Georgian 18th-century mahogany corner washstand brings classic English Country House character to an empty corner of a home today. The piece is constructed from rich warm brown mahogany with polished timber surfaces and original circular gilt brass drop-down drawer handles fitted to the three small drawers beneath the central shelf. The design includes a curved wooden splashback wrapping around the corner, a top tier pierced with a large circular basin aperture alongside smaller round openings for accessories, a mid-level triangular shelf housing the drawers, and splayed legs tapering downward to support the structure above a lower curved stretcher featuring a central circular recess. Standing 105 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, the washstand provides practical surface space for display or storage within a compact footprint.

FAQs

A Georgian corner washstand is an 18th-century piece of occasional furniture designed to fit into the corner of a room, featuring a cutout top section to hold a washing bowl and jug.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often incorporating pine or oak for internal drawer linings and fitted with brass handles.

Authentic 18th-century washstands typically display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber oxidisation, historical wear around the basin aperture, and original hand-turned or cast brass hardware.

In contemporary interiors, these stands are frequently repurposed as decorative plant stands, display units for ceramics, or functional corner accent tables in hallways and cloakrooms.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and standing water.

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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Corner Washstand

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