George III Mahogany Sofa Table 18th Century

Name: A Fine George III Mahogany Sofa Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1147493
Price: 4250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Location: Church House, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom, , Wed - Sat , 10 am - 4 pm, , Or by appointment.

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A George III mahogany sofa table with two drop-leaf sides, two frieze drawers with brass knobs, crossbanded inlay, and splayed legs on brass castors.

A fine George III Mahogany sofa table

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A George III sofa table is a slender, rectangular table originating in late 18th-century Britain, designed to sit behind a sofa or against a wall. Characterised by two drop-leaf ends and shallow frieze drawers, it served as a surface for writing, reading, or serving tea.

Dense mahogany was the primary timber, frequently finished with satinwood or rosewood crossbanding and boxwood stringing. Secondary woods typically included oak or pine for drawer linings, complemented by brass castors and drawer handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass castors mounted on splayed legs, and twin pedestal or end-frame supports. Look for natural patination, hand-planed undersides, and period-correct timber figure.

Position the table directly behind a central sofa, along a hallway wall as a console, or beneath a window as a compact desk. Pair it with modern table lamps, ceramic vessels, or framed art to create contrast between historic joinery and modern elements.

Keep the table away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent movement in the timber and fading of the finish. Apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain and dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth.

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A Fine George III Mahogany Sofa Table

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