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Antique Georgian Mahogany Side Table / Writing Desk C.1820
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Side Table / Writing Desk C.1820

18th century
Sold 25 May 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A fine George III mahogany side table or writing table, with two frieze drawers featuring original drop handles flanked by reeded inlaid front legs.

Label for James Reeve of Birmingham inside the drawer who likely retailed the piece during the early part of the 20th century.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with an attractive ideal amount of age related surface wear.

English, circa 1820.

H: 81 W: 89.5 D: 50.5 cm

Height to underside: 61.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116488
Dealers Internal Reference
3363
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Description
A fine George III mahogany side table or writing table, with two frieze drawers featuring original drop handles flanked by reeded inlaid front legs.
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Label for James Reeve of Birmingham inside the drawer who likely retailed the piece during the early part of the 20th century.
Founders Antiques

Very good condition, structurally all sound with an attractive ideal amount of age related surface wear.

English, circa 1820.

H: 81 W: 89.5 D: 50.5 cm

Height to underside: 61.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116488
Dealers Internal Ref
3363
Founders Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular dark wood Georgian writing desk featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and tapering square legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Georgian Mahogany Side Table / Writing Desk C.1820

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A rectangular dark wood Georgian writing desk featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and tapering square legs.
Antique Georgian Mahogany Side Table / Writing Desk c.1820
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A rectangular dark wood Georgian writing desk featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and tapering square legs.
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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
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass ring pulls, Tapering legs, Fluted corner blocks, Twin drawers
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 89.5 cm (35 in) x D 50.5 cm (20 in)

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Georgian furniture, produced during the reigns of the first four Georges, is characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary timber, reflecting Palladian architectural influences.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and traditional brass hardware.

Authentication involves examining timber oxidisation, hand-forged or cast brass fixings, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and secondary woods consistent with the period of manufacture.

This piece can be incorporated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with minimalist seating and modern lighting to create contrast, using its rich wood tones to ground neutral or brightly coloured rooms.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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