Regency Flame Mahogany Work Box Circa 1830 19th Century

Name: Regency Flame Mahogany Work Box Circa 1830
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180606
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialFlame Mahogany, Mahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned pedestal, Flame mahogany veneer, Carved paw feet, Shaped apron
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Regency work box dates from circa 1830 and exemplifies the grand style of the period through its rich timber and sculptural form. Fabricated in warm brown flame mahogany, the piece displays a polished patinated finish with minor blemishes that reflect its long history. The rectangular box section showcases a softly curved apron and a central keyhole fitted with an original lock, key, and suspended tassel, opening to reveal a lift-out interior tray. Below, a stout, elegantly turned central pedestal rises from a circular platform base supported by three finely carved lion paw feet. The table measures 73 cm high by 46 cm wide and 44 cm deep, making it a compact yet functional piece for daily use. Placed beside an end of a sofa or used as a compact occasional table in a living room or study, it provides versatile surface space and refined decorative presence in a traditional interior.

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A Regency work box, also known as a work table or sewing table, is a compact piece of occasional furniture crafted in Britain during the early 19th century. Designed primarily for women to store needlework supplies and tools, these tables typically feature a hinged lid or frieze drawer supported by a decorative central pedestal.

19th-century work tables were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. High-end examples incorporated flame mahogany veneers to highlight intricate grain patterns, complemented by brass keyhole escutcheons and cast brass or hand-carved wooden feet.

Authentic Regency sewing tables feature key stylistic indicators including neoclassical proportions, turned central pedestals, circular or quadripartite bases, and carved paw feet. Construction hallmarks include hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lock mechanisms, and evidence of natural timber oxidation inside unpolished areas.

A Regency work table functions effectively as a sophisticated occasional side table beside a armchair or sofa. Its compact footprint also makes it ideal for display in a hallway, empty alcove, or bedroom as a stand-alone accent piece.

To preserve the finish on mahogany furniture, dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer lifting, or uneven fading.

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Regency Flame Mahogany Work Box Circa 1830

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