George I Walnut Lowboy 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: George I Walnut Lowboy Circa 1720
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1224556
Price: 3450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Location: Church House, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom, , Wed - Sat , 10 am - 4 pm, , Or by appointment.

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A George I walnut lowboy featuring three crossbanded drawers with brass drop ring handles, raised on four slender cabriole legs with pad feet.

George I Walnut Lowboy circa 1720

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A George I walnut lowboy is a small English table produced during the reign of King George I (17141727). Typically designed with three drawers set into a shaped apron and elevated on cabriole legs, it served as a dressing table or small writing desk in 18th-century homes.

Early 18th-century lowboys were predominantly constructed with pine or oak carcases veneered in figured walnut, burr walnut, or feather-banded borders. Drawer joinery featured hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass ring or bail handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation on drawer linings, and hand-cut dovetail joints. Look for period-correct cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, alongside original brass drop or ring handles secured by pommels and cast nuts.

A period lowboy functions as a compact console table in an entryway, a hallway accent piece, or a side table in a living room. Pairing warm walnut timber with neutral contemporary backdrop accents highlights the natural grain and historic silhouette.

Maintain walnut furniture by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber and original patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, veneer lifting, or uneven wood fading.

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George I Walnut Lowboy Circa 1720

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