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George IV Mahogany Sideboard
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George IV Mahogany Sideboard

19th century
Description

A quality example of more compact proportions, figured mahogany with line inlay and broad satinwood banding, bowed outline enclosing frieze drawer and cupboards.

( this piece has not gone through the workroom , it is solid & sound but not perfect)

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this George IV Mahogany Sideboard to the 1850s.

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SA1216453
Description
A quality example of more compact proportions, figured mahogany with line inlay and broad satinwood banding, bowed outline enclosing frieze drawer and cupboards.

( this piece has not gone through the workroom , it is solid & sound but not perfect)

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George IV Mahogany Sideboard to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216453
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer.
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Archive I A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer.

George IV Mahogany Sideboard

Archive II A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer. View II
Archive III A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer. View III
Archive IV A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer. View IV
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Antiques Decorative
Telephone 0207 738 2520 or 07900 055113
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136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
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A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer.
George IV mahogany sideboard
Ref: SA1216453
A George IV mahogany sideboard featuring a gallery back, geometric wood inlay, brass lion-mask handles, and pedestal cupboards flanking a central drawer.
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  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGallery back, Brass lion-mask handles, Boxwood stringing, Pedestal cupboards
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This George IV mahogany sideboard, dating from 1850, is fashioned in a compact, bowed outline with figured mahogany timber in a warm brown shade, complemented by broad satinwood banding and boxwood stringing. The upper tier incorporates a galleried back with subtle geometric veneer motifs, above two top frieze drawers, a central lower drawer beneath a kneehole arch, and flanking pedestal cupboards. The drawer fronts and cabinet doors display delicate line inlay, keyhole escutcheons, and circular brass handles formed as detailed lion masks. Signs of age include surface wear consistent with an untouched state, remaining solid and sound. Practical dimensions measure 109 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. This item serves as a functional serving unit in a dining room, hallway, or living space to store tableware and linens while displaying decorative objects on the surface.

FAQs

George IV furniture, spanning roughly 1820 to 1830, marks the transition between the Regency period and the early Victorian era. It is recognized for classical proportions, rich mahogany and rosewood veneers, brass mounts, and detailed decorative inlay techniques.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized solid mahogany and figured mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcases. Decorative details often incorporated fine boxwood or ebony stringing, cast brass ring handles with lion-mask backplates, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware with aged oxidisation, and timber drawer linings displaying genuine shrinkage marks. The proportion of the piece, alongside hand-planed surfaces and natural patination on the finish, helps verify early nineteenth-century origin.

Place the sideboard along a main wall in a dining room, hallway, or living space to serve as a grounding anchor. Pair its dark mahogany tone with contemporary artwork above the gallery back and minimalist ceramic vessels on the surface to balance historical design with modern aesthetics.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and periodic applications of high-quality beeswax will nourish the wood and protect its original patina.
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