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19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table, C1825
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19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table, C1825

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A Fine Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Drum Top Library Table

This fine-quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany circular drum top library table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant late Georgian design. It features an original golden brown gilt-tooled leather inset on a circular mahogany top. The frieze includes four mahogany lined drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass ring handles. The table is supported by a refined ring turned baluster central stem, which is complemented by four elegant hipped stiff downswept legs capped with original brass castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1825.

The solid mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This table is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined library, office, hallway or interior.

Height 80cm (31.5in)

Depth 121cm (47.6in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
121cm (47.64")
Reference Numbers
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SA1169068
Dealers Internal Reference
1360
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A Fine Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Drum Top Library Table
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This fine-quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany circular drum top library table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant late Georgian design.
Anthony Short Antiques

It features an original golden brown gilt-tooled leather inset on a circular mahogany top. The frieze includes four mahogany lined drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass ring handles. The table is supported by a refined ring turned baluster central stem, which is complemented by four elegant hipped stiff downswept legs capped with original brass castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1825.

fig 1. A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table, C1825

The solid mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This table is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined library, office, hallway or interior.

Height 80cm (31.5in)

Depth 121cm (47.6in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
121cm (47.64")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169068
Dealers Internal Ref
1360
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors.

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table, C1825

Archive II A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors. View VII
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors.
19TH CENTURY REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY DRUM TABLE, C1825
Ref: SA1169068
A 19th-century Regency mahogany drum table featuring a circular leather inset top, frieze drawers with brass ring handles, and a carved pedestal with four splayed legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGilt-tooled leather inset, Brass ring handles, Scroll-carved pedestal, Splayed legs on brass castors
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 121 cm (48 in)

This 19th-century Regency period mahogany drum table, dating from around 1825, exemplifies late Georgian design. The circular top contains a golden brown gilt-tooled leather inset surrounded by banded mahogany and fine inlay. Below the top, the deep frieze houses four mahogany-lined drawers and four dummy drawers, fitted with small brass ring handles and set with a central brass keyhole escutcheon. The central column stands on a ring-turned baluster stem, resting on four elegant hipped stiff downswept legs decorated with scroll-carved details and terminated with original brass castors. The warm brown solid timber exhibits a rich patina across all surfaces. Measuring 80 cm high, 121 cm wide, and 121 cm deep, this substantial circular table functions effectively as a central freestanding centrepiece in a refined library, home office, or spacious hallway. The classic proportions and sturdy construction provide a practical surface for daily reading or display, while the multi-drawer configuration offers concealed storage space within a domestic setting.

FAQs

A Regency drum table, also known as a rent table or revolving library table, is a circular table featuring a deep frieze containing drawers around its perimeter. Introduced in the late 18th century and prominent through the Regency era, these pieces were designed to sit in the centre of a library or study for writing and administrative work.

Regency drum tables were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, often featuring gold-tooled leather writing surfaces inset into the top. Secondary elements typically include brass hardware, such as ring handles and brass-capped castors attached to splayed pedestal legs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass castors, and natural wear to the timber and leather inset. The central pedestal generally transitions into swept, splayed legs with hand-carved detailing such as reeding or scrollwork typical of the Regency movement.

A drum table operates effectively as a focal point in a large entryway, hall, or study. Placed centrally, it functions as a statement desk or display surface, pairing well with contemporary lighting and structured botanical arrangements to contrast its classical proportions.

Mahogany surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and treated periodically with natural beeswax polish. The leather inset requires specialized leather conditioners to prevent cracking, and the table should be positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to minimise timber movement and leather fading.
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