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Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy
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Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy

18th century
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A Very Attractive And Good Quality Mid 18th Century Dutch Walnut Lowboy, Or Side Table, Of Unusually Small Proportions, Having Profuse Floral Marquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, The Serpentine Shaped Top With Overflowing Floral Urn And Bird Marquetry, Over One Long And Two Short Drawers To Shaped And Further Inlaid Apron, Raised On Stiff Square Cabriole Legs, Terminating On Pointed Pad Feet.

Dutch marquetry is a form of decoration in antique furniture which originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century and relatively quickly spread throughout Northern Europe as an alternative to intricate carved decoration. It tends to feature rich scenes and can vary wildly in terms of execution depending on the skill of the cabinet maker involved.

This little side table is really quite lovely. Constructed from good quality walnut timbers and with excellent marquetry decoration, it is also a sweet little size and just a useful piece of furniture.

In terms of its condition then that is pretty good, retaining a good colour and surface, with just a few historic blemishes and repairs, including a few bit of worn inlay. Overall though the condition is definitely good.

As with all items we offer for sale this lowboy has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1760.

Height 30.5in.

Width 27.5in.

Depth 18in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09330217
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-sawn backboard fixed with hand-forged nails: 18th-century continental cabinet work.
Oak drawer linings with broad hand-cut dovetails: joinery before machine cutting.
Hot-sand shading on the fruitwood marquetry: traditional Dutch decorative technique.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1190031
Dealers Internal Reference
9580
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Description
A Very Attractive And Good Quality Mid 18th Century Dutch Walnut Lowboy, Or Side Table, Of Unusually Small Proportions, Having Profuse Floral Marquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, The Serpentine Shaped Top With Overflowing Floral Urn And Bird Marquetry, Over One Long And Two Short Drawers To Shaped And Further Inlaid Apron, Raised On Stiff Square Cabriole Legs, Terminating On Pointed Pad Feet.

Dutch marquetry is a form of decoration in antique furniture which originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century and relatively quickly spread throughout Northern Europe as an alternative to intricate carved decoration.

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It tends to feature rich scenes and can vary wildly in terms of execution depending on the skill of the cabinet maker involved.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century walnut lowboy side table decorated with intricate floral marquetry, featuring four drawers, a shaped apron with a drop finial, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy

This little side table is really quite lovely. Constructed from good quality walnut timbers and with excellent marquetry decoration, it is also a sweet little size and just a useful piece of furniture.

fig 2. An 18th-century walnut lowboy side table decorated with intricate floral marquetry, featuring four drawers, a shaped apron with a drop finial, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy

In terms of its condition then that is pretty good, retaining a good colour and surface, with just a few historic blemishes and repairs, including a few bit of worn inlay. Overall though the condition is definitely good.

fig 3. An 18th-century walnut lowboy side table decorated with intricate floral marquetry, featuring four drawers, a shaped apron with a drop finial, and cabriole legs.
fig 3. Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy

As with all items we offer for sale this lowboy has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1760.

Height 30.5in.

Width 27.5in.

Depth 18in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09330217
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-sawn backboard fixed with hand-forged nails: 18th-century continental cabinet work.
Oak drawer linings with broad hand-cut dovetails: joinery before machine cutting.
Hot-sand shading on the fruitwood marquetry: traditional Dutch decorative technique.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190031
Dealers Internal Ref
9580
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Archive I An 18th-century walnut lowboy side table decorated with intricate floral marquetry, featuring four drawers, a shaped apron with a drop finial, and cabriole legs.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
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An 18th-century walnut lowboy side table decorated with intricate floral marquetry, featuring four drawers, a shaped apron with a drop finial, and cabriole legs.
Mid 18th Century Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Lowboy
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood Marquetry, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Shaped apron, Pendant finial

This Georgian lowboy side table is constructed from warm brown walnut timbers with profuse fruitwood floral marquetry inlay throughout. The serpentine shaped top displays an overflowing floral urn and bird marquetry design, positioned over one long drawer and two short drawers. A shaped apron featuring further inlay, a pendant finial, and round brass handles complement the stiff square cabriole legs terminating on pointed pad feet. Historic blemishes, minor repairs, and worn inlay reflect the age of the piece. Measuring 77 cm in height, 70 cm in width, and 46 cm in depth, this small lowboy suits placement beside the front door or in a hallway to hold everyday items such as keys and post. It integrates easily into English country house or traditional interiors.

FAQs

A lowboy is a small table with drawers, originally created in the 18th century to function as a dressing table or side table. Characterised by slender cabriole legs and a shaped apron, these pieces frequently feature figurative walnut veneers and intricate floral marquetry.

These pieces typically feature solid oak or pine carcasses veneered with figured walnut, fruitwood, and boxwood inlays. Hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bases, and detailed floral marquetry applied with hot animal glue are standard construction features of the period.

Authentic period pieces display signs of natural timber movement, hand-saw marks on secondary woods, and genuine age-related patination. Examining the drawer construction for irregular hand-cut dovetails and period-appropriate drawer runners helps verify authenticity.

An antique lowboy serves as a functional hall table in an entryway, a compact writing desk in a bedroom, or an accent table in a living room. Placing modern ceramics or clean-lined table lamps on top creates a balanced contrast between historical and contemporary elements.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, radiators, and strong sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or timber splits. Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and occasional applications of high-grade beeswax polish help nourish and protect the finish.
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