Georgian Mahogany Kettle Stand 18th Century

Name: Georgian Mahogany Kettlestand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180596
Price: 6500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsScalloped gallery top, Turned baluster stem, Cabriole tripod legs, Pad feet
SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 31.8 cm (13 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Georgian occasional table is a dark brown mahogany kettle stand dating from the 18th-century Chippendale period. The piece displays a square top with a wavy scalloped gallery, a turned baluster stem with a bulbous central turning, and tripod cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The timber exhibits a polished, aged finish and rich grain patterns throughout the structure. Measuring 68 cm high, 31.8 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the table stands on three outward-curving legs arranged symmetrically around a central column. In a modern interior, this compact table serves well as an end-of-a-sofa table or beside an armchair to hold a drink. The slender profile allows the piece to fit into small spaces, corners, or narrow gaps between seating furniture. The surface provides a raised containment rim suitable for resting small items safely. The sturdy three-legged base gives stability on flat floors while maintaining a traditional English country house aesthetic.

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A Georgian kettle stand is a compact, specialised 18th-century tripod table designed to hold a silver hot water kettle or tea urn during traditional tea services.

Authentic Georgian kettle stands were primarily crafted from dense mahogany, featuring hand-carved tripod bases, turned central pillars, and tray tops with raised or scalloped gallery rims.

Examine the underside for hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate hand-turned stems, original iron tripod bracket fixings, and natural timber shrinkage across the tray top.

Place the kettle stand beside an armchair or sofa as a compact drinks table, or position it in an alcove to display ceramic items or floral arrangements.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the table away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping.

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