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Fine George I Walnut Lowboy C. 1730
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Fine George I Walnut Lowboy C. 1730

18th century
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With a fabulous colour and in excellent original condition this beautiful walnut lowboy dates from c. 1730 and has two short over one long drawer with original oak linings. The drawers open and close smoothly and each drawer front is dressed with beautifully figured walnut bordered with satinwood banding.

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The shaped bail and engraved brass handles are Georgian and appear original but may be early replacements which have been on the lowboy for most of its life.

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With a well shaped apron and substantial cabriole legs to front and rear, original backboard. The oversailing top, quarter veneered in thickly cut walnut and with an inlaid featherbanded inner border and wide crossbanded outer border.

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The lowboy is very beautiful, super colour and condition, usable, sturdy, heavy and solid. Strongly recommended.

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Dimensions are:

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36.5 inches wide, 19.75 inches deep and 27 inches high.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

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Webberley Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Lowboy to the 18th Century.

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With a fabulous colour and in excellent original condition this beautiful walnut lowboy dates from c. 1730 and has two short over one long drawer with original oak linings.
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The drawers open and close smoothly and each drawer front is dressed with beautifully figured walnut bordered with satinwood banding.
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fig 1. An 18th-century George I walnut lowboy featuring three inlaid drawers, brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 1. Fine George I Walnut Lowboy C. 1730

The shaped bail and engraved brass handles are Georgian and appear original but may be early replacements which have been on the lowboy for most of its life.

With a well shaped apron and substantial cabriole legs to front and rear, original backboard. The oversailing top, quarter veneered in thickly cut walnut and with an inlaid featherbanded inner border and wide crossbanded outer border.

fig 2. An 18th-century George I walnut lowboy featuring three inlaid drawers, brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 2. Fine George I Walnut Lowboy C. 1730

The lowboy is very beautiful, super colour and condition, usable, sturdy, heavy and solid. Strongly recommended.

Dimensions are:

36.5 inches wide, 19.75 inches deep and 27 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Lowboy to the 18th Century.

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SA1220247
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Archive I An 18th-century George I walnut lowboy featuring three inlaid drawers, brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and cabriole legs with pad feet.

Fine George I Walnut Lowboy c. 1730

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An 18th-century George I walnut lowboy featuring three inlaid drawers, brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
Fine George I Walnut Lowboy c. 1730
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An 18th-century George I walnut lowboy featuring three inlaid drawers, brass drop handles, a shaped frieze, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
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George I furniture, dating from 1714 to 1727, is characterised by the extensive use of figured walnut veneers, feather-banding, and cross-banding. Pieces from this era typically feature elegant cabriole legs, pad or hooved feet, and brass swing handles.

Lowboys were traditionally constructed with oak or pine carcases veneered in figured walnut or marquetry. Drawers were hand-dovetailed, often framed with feather-banding or cockbeading, and fitted with engraved brass backplates and drop handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings with hand-cut dovetails, original iron locks, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The presence of authentic patina, period-correct brassware, and characteristic pad feet on curved cabriole legs indicates origin.

A walnut lowboy functions well as an entryway console, side table, or accent piece in contemporary spaces. Pair the rich wood grain with minimalist lighting, neutral walls, or modern artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or timber warping.
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