A Small Georgian Mahogany Bowfronted Sideboard 18th Century

Name: A Small Georgian Mahogany Bowfronted Sideboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1121651
Price: 880 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSideboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBowfront profile, Inlaid fan spandrels, Square tapered legs, Brass oval handles
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This small Georgian sideboard is made of mahogany, satinwood, and brass in warm brown tones, with a bowfront profile, cross banding, and inlaid fan spandrels. It stands on square tapered legs and has brass oval drop handles, a central drawer positioned above a tambour cupboard, and two flanking deep drawers. The piece measures 90 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 63 cm deep, offering practical storage for modern living. Place this sideboard in a dining room or hallway to store table linen, cutlery, or everyday household items while adding traditional English country house character to the interior. The compact proportions make it suitable for smaller dining areas or entrance halls where surface space and concealed storage are both required.

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Originating in the late eighteenth century during the Georgian period, a bowfront sideboard features a gently curved convex front facade. Designed primarily for dining rooms, these pieces typically combine central drawers with flanking cupboards or deep drawers, set upon slender tapered legs.

Georgian sideboards were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcass wood. Decorative detailing often featured boxwood or satinwood stringing and fan inlays, finished with cast brass oval backplate handles.

Authentic period sideboards display hand-sawn construction marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on secondary timbers like oak or pine, and natural shrinkage lines. Original brass hardware often leaves distinct outline impressions or shadow marks on the wood surface.

A bowfront sideboard works well in contemporary hallways, dining spaces, or living rooms as a focal storage piece. Positioning modern artwork, ceramic vessels, or a large framed mirror directly above creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern decor.

Preserve the natural patina by regularly dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish sparingly along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent veneer movement.

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A Small Georgian Mahogany Bowfronted Sideboard

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