A handsome and practical antique Georgian mahogany side table dating from the early 19th century. The table stands on a distinctive pair of finely turned barley twist front legs with square rear supports, a design that became particularly fashionable during the late Georgian period.The rich mahogany timber displays a warm colour and attractive figuring throughout. The rectangular top sits above two useful drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs, providing practical storage for everyday items. The simple elegant form allows the piece to work equally well as a side table, hall table, console table or occasional desk.Originally such tables were used in drawing rooms, hallways and libraries where they provided a convenient surface for writing, correspondence and household storage. The combination of useful drawers and compact proportions made them an important part of the Georgian home.The proportions are particularly appealing, being narrow enough for a hallway yet large enoug...