Antique Oak Lowboy Table 18th Century

Name: Oak Lowboy/side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1115187
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Brass swan-neck handles, Shaped apron
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian oak lowboy side table measures 74 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. It has a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and a rich patina across the rectangular top. The frieze contains three small drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles above a shaped apron with Cupid's bow cut-outs. Four slender cabriole legs terminate in rounded pad feet. This practical storage piece suits placement beside the front door or in a hallway for small everyday items like keys and mail. It also functions as a compact side table or writing surface in a living room, study, or bedroom.

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A lowboy is a small table with drawers, typically supported on long cabriole or turned legs, originating in 18th-century Britain and North America. It was traditionally used as a dressing table or side table in bedrooms and living quarters.

Lowboys were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany. Drawers were fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware, such as batwing backplates with drop or swan-neck handles.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, uneven hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints, and evidence of natural wood shrinkage over time. Look for original cast brass backplates, hand-wrought iron nails, and smooth wear patterns around the feet and handles.

An oak lowboy serves as a functional statement piece when placed in an entryway as a console table, on a stair landing, or beside seating in a living room. Pairing the dark timber with modern lamps or simple ceramics creates a balanced visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.

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