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Antique Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy C.1710
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Antique Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy C.1710

18th century
Sold 27 January 2026 · Founders Antiques
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A highly authentic and characterful early 18th century lowboy crafted in solid English oak. The three-plank top sits over a single drawer and shaped apron, all raised on particularly attractive, distinctive, boldly turned legs. The surfaces have developed a deep, honest colour through centuries of use, and the drawer retains a nice early hand-forged iron lock.

The combination of early form and refined, stretcher-less design makes it highly versatile, perfectly scaled for use as a functional side table, elegant hall table or as a distinctive, single-drawer bedside table.

Presented in very good antique condition with a warm patina and honest wear consistent with age. The frame is structurally sound and stable, with later brass handles and one historic repair to a leg. Clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1710.

H: 68.5 W: 75.5 D: 54.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

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SA1174081
Dealers Internal Reference
3488
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Description
A highly authentic and characterful early 18th century lowboy crafted in solid English oak.
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The three-plank top sits over a single drawer and shaped apron, all raised on particularly attractive, distinctive, boldly turned legs.
Founders Antiques

The surfaces have developed a deep, honest colour through centuries of use, and the drawer retains a nice early hand-forged iron lock.

fig 1. An early 18th-century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, a single long drawer with brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy C.1710

The combination of early form and refined, stretcher-less design makes it highly versatile, perfectly scaled for use as a functional side table, elegant hall table or as a distinctive, single-drawer bedside table.

fig 2. An early 18th-century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, a single long drawer with brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy C.1710

Presented in very good antique condition with a warm patina and honest wear consistent with age. The frame is structurally sound and stable, with later brass handles and one historic repair to a leg. Clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1710.

H: 68.5 W: 75.5 D: 54.5 cm

Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174081
Dealers Internal Ref
3488
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An early 18th-century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, a single long drawer with brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and turned legs.
Antique Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy c.1710
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  • ObjectLowboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Shaped apron, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 68.5 cm (27 in) x W 75.5 cm (30 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

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A lowboy is a small table with one or more drawers, originating in the late 17th century and remaining popular throughout the 18th century. They were primarily used as dressing tables, side tables, or writing desks in affluent households.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid English oak, often incorporating deal or pine for secondary framing elements. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetails for the drawer construction and mortise-and-tenon joints for the frame.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-tool marks, timber shrinkage patterns, original joinery methods, and the patination of the wood. Period hardware, such as brass drop handles and escutcheons, should also match the construction era.

An antique lowboy functions effectively as an accent table in a hallway, a compact writing desk, or a sophisticated side table in a living room. Pairing it with minimalist modern seating or contemporary abstract art creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Periodically feed the wood with traditional beeswax and avoid using silicone-based polishes or harsh chemical cleaners.
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