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A Rare Early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy
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A Rare Early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy

18th century
Sold 17 May 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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Description

A fine and rare early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy with carved cabriole legs, of glorious colour and retaining the untouched original handles.

The figured matched walnut top with Fruitwood feather banding, having cross grain ogee moulding with inverted corners. The front with classic three drawer formation with feather banding and cockbeading to the edge, wonderfully patinated handles, well shaped freeze and very good book matched ends. The legs carved with a finely tooled shell, a bell flower and the ear pieces with scalloped edge. A very beautiful piece in very good solid original condition, having good clean oak drawer linings throughout.

A real collectors piece Circa 1730.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early Eighteenth Century Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134339
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine and rare early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy with carved cabriole legs, of glorious colour and retaining the untouched original handles.
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The figured matched walnut top with Fruitwood feather banding, having cross grain ogee moulding with inverted corners.
Holmes Antiques

The front with classic three drawer formation with feather banding and cockbeading to the edge, wonderfully patinated handles, well shaped freeze and very good book matched ends. The legs carved with a finely tooled shell, a bell flower and the ear pieces with scalloped edge. A very beautiful piece in very good solid original condition, having good clean oak drawer linings throughout.

A real collectors piece Circa 1730.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early Eighteenth Century Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134339
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 230
Items Sold 555
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An early eighteenth-century walnut lowboy featuring three drawers, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
A Rare Early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy
Ref: SA1134339
An early eighteenth-century walnut lowboy featuring three drawers, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Dovetailed drawers, Shaped apron, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A lowboy is a small table with drawers, typically used as a dressing table or side table, which emerged in the late 17th century and gained popularity throughout the Georgian era.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from native timbers like walnut, oak, or fruitwoods, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, and veneered surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, traditional joinery methods, and the natural patina developed over centuries.

An antique lowboy functions effectively as a hall console, a compact writing desk, or an accent piece in a modern living space to introduce textural contrast and historical depth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional microcrystalline wax.
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