Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet 1900 - 1920

Name: Georgian Style Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1138957
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTray top gallery, Panelled cupboard door, Brass drop handle, Undertier shelf
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Georgian style bedside cabinet dates to 1900 and is constructed from dark brown mahogany with a polished timber finish. The piece takes the form of a tall rectangular stand measuring 81 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, supported on four square tapered legs. The top surface incorporates a raised tray top gallery with a shaped wooden upstand at the back, while the midsection contains a single cupboard door fitted with a small brass drop ring handle. Below the main cabinet sits a lower undertier shelf equipped with its own shaped upstand. The visible details include straight upright corners, a recessed panel design on the door, and straightforward joinery throughout the timber structure. In a contemporary home, this cabinet provides a practical storage surface suitable for a bedroom, a hallway, or an empty corner space. The compact footprint allows the stand to hold bedside lamps, books, or small decorative items, while the enclosed cupboard and open lower shelf offer two distinct levels for organizing household objects. The dark wood tones integrate easily into traditional or classic interior schemes, adding functional surface area without occupying excessive floor space.

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Originating in the eighteenth century, a Georgian tray top bedside cabinet, historically known as a pot cupboard or nightstand, was designed to discreetly store bedside utilities. Characterised by raised side galleries to prevent items from sliding off, these pieces feature enclosed cupboards and open shelves.

Authentic and period-style Georgian cabinets were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers. Internal framing often incorporated pine or oak, fitted with hand-cast brass handles, drop pulls, or wooden knobs.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail jointing, uneven timber shrinkage, hand-planed back panels, and signs of natural oxidisation on the timber underside. Original brass hardware will display hand-finished casting imperfections.

A Georgian mahogany cabinet functions effectively as an accent end table beside a contemporary sofa or as an elegant nightstand in a modern bedroom scheme. The deep timber warmth creates contrast when set against neutral plaster walls or minimalist textiles.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the timber grain. Avoid placement directly adjacent to heat sources or prolonged direct sunlight to prevent timber fading or splitting.

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