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Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving
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Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

1900 - 1920
Description

A very elegant pair of antique mahogany serving console tables of exceptional quality featuring unusual serpentine shaped tops and finely carved neoclassical decoration throughout.

The tables stand on beautifully fluted tapering legs with carved rosettes to the corners and attractive fluted friezes. The central neoclassical carvings with draped swags add a refined decorative touch and give the tables a very sophisticated appearance. The rich mahogany has a lovely warm colour with attractive figuring across the tops.

These versatile tables can be used separately as console or serving tables or placed together to form one impressive larger table making them ideal for dining rooms, entrance halls or entertaining spaces. Pieces such as these were originally designed for grand homes where they would have been used for serving food and displaying silver, porcelain and decorative objects during formal occasions.

A refined and highly decorative pair with elegant proportions and superb craftsmanship.

Condition

Very good antique condition with age related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 83 cm (32.68 inches)

Width: 168 cm (66.14 inches)

Depth: 63 cm (24.80 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Console Tables to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215132
Dealers Internal Reference
3137
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A very elegant pair of antique mahogany serving console tables of exceptional quality featuring unusual serpentine shaped tops and finely carved neoclassical decoration throughout.
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The tables stand on beautifully fluted tapering legs with carved rosettes to the corners and attractive fluted friezes.
London City Antiques

The central neoclassical carvings with draped swags add a refined decorative touch and give the tables a very sophisticated appearance. The rich mahogany has a lovely warm colour with attractive figuring across the tops.

fig 1. A pair of polished mahogany Neoclassical console tables featuring serpentine fronts, fluted friezes with central carved urn motifs, and tapered fluted square legs.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

These versatile tables can be used separately as console or serving tables or placed together to form one impressive larger table making them ideal for dining rooms, entrance halls or entertaining spaces. Pieces such as these were originally designed for grand homes where they would have been used for serving food and displaying silver, porcelain and decorative objects during formal occasions.

fig 2. A pair of polished mahogany Neoclassical console tables featuring serpentine fronts, fluted friezes with central carved urn motifs, and tapered fluted square legs.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

A refined and highly decorative pair with elegant proportions and superb craftsmanship.

Condition

Very good antique condition with age related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 83 cm (32.68 inches)

Width: 168 cm (66.14 inches)

Depth: 63 cm (24.80 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Console Tables to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215132
Dealers Internal Ref
3137
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of polished mahogany Neoclassical console tables featuring serpentine fronts, fluted friezes with central carved urn motifs, and tapered fluted square legs.
Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables With Neoclassical Carving
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Neoclassical serpentine serving tables originated in the late 18th century, influenced by classical Greco-Roman architecture and design. Characterised by S-shaped serpentine curved fronts, fluted legs, and carved decorative details such as urns and drapery swags, these tables functioned as sideboards or hall furniture in formal interiors.

Dense mahogany was the primary timber selected for its rich colour, stability, and fine grain suitable for intricate carving. Traditional construction techniques involved mortise and tenon joinery for the frame, hand-carved frieze panels, and hand-cut timber support structures beneath the table top.

Authentic period pieces show signs of historic hand-tooling, including irregular hand-sawn secondary timbers on the underside and natural timber movement over time. Carved decorative features such as paterae and central frieze panels were hand-sculpted directly into the timber frame rather than glued on as mass-produced mouldings.

A matching pair of tables can be arranged symmetrically along a grand hallway, flanking a central fireplace, or positioned in a formal dining room. Combining the dark polished timber with modern architectural lighting, large contemporary artwork, or minimal ceramic vessels creates a balanced contrast between historic craft and modern interior design.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the grain of the wood. Preserve the polish by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the furniture remains away from direct heat sources, radiators, and strong sunlight to avoid drying out the timber.
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