Georgian Mahogany Cricket Table 18th Century

Name: Geo III Mahogany and Fruitwood Cricket Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1115628
Price: 1980 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Fruitwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsThree splayed legs, Shaped apron, Square top with rounded corners
SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Georgian side table stands from the 18th century as an authentic cricket table, constructed from warm brown mahogany and fruitwood with a rustic farmhouse design vibe. The piece displays a square top with rounded corners, supported by three splayed legs beneath shaped aprons. The wood bears an untouched original condition with a natural patina and visible grain. Measuring 67 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, it provides a compact surface area. Positioned at the end of a sofa, this side table serves as a functional resting surface for lamps, books, or drinks in a living room or sitting room. The minimalist profile integrates easily into traditional and transitional interiors, while the sturdy three-legged construction ensures stability on flat surfaces. The warm timber tones add natural warmth to domestic spaces.

FAQs

A cricket table is an eighteenth-century style of British country vernacular furniture defined by its three splayed legs supporting a round or square top. The term derives from the three-legged stool used in early forms of cricket or the stool used in milking, with the three-legged structure allowing the piece to sit stable on uneven stone or flagstone floors.

Georgian cricket tables were predominantly constructed from native British timbers such as oak, fruitwood, elm, and pine, though higher-status examples incorporated mahogany tops. Construction typically involved hand-cut joinery, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and simple shaped aprons connecting the legs.

Authentic pieces display natural timber shrinkage, historic surface wear around the lower legs, and genuine oxidisation in the timber grain. Look for hand-hewn surfaces, wooden peg construction rather than modern screws, and evidence of authentic age-related patination on the underside of the table top.

A cricket table functions as a compact side table next to an armchair, an occasional table in a hallway, or a nightstand in a bedroom interior. Its small footprint and distinct three-legged silhouette contrast cleanly against both upholstered contemporary furniture and structured modern millwork.

Clean the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish cracking.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Geo III Mahogany and Fruitwood Cricket Table

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