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George III Oak Lowboy
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George III Oak Lowboy

18th century
Description

A late 18th century George III oak lowboy dating to around 1780, of elegant proportions and retaining an attractive original configuration of two short drawers over a full-width long drawer.

The rectangular top displays a beautifully figured oak grain, sitting above three oak-lined drawers constructed with finely hand-cut dovetail joints. The drawers retain their original brass swan neck handles and decorative escutcheons.

Raised on four square tapering legs united to the drawer section with attractive shaped corner brackets, this is a well-balanced and refined example of a classic Georgian lowboy. The clean lines and practical size make it an ideal hall table, side table, lamp table or occasional piece in both period and contemporary interiors.

Presented in good antique condition with a rich mellow patina and the expected age-related marks and wear consistent with over 240 years of use. The drawers run well and the table is solid and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George III Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229255
Dealers Internal Reference
C2982
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Description
A late 18th century George III oak lowboy dating to around 1780, of elegant proportions and retaining an attractive original configuration of two short drawers over a full-width long drawer.
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The rectangular top displays a beautifully figured oak grain, sitting above three oak-lined drawers constructed with finely hand-cut dovetail joints.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The drawers retain their original brass swan neck handles and decorative escutcheons.

fig 1. A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs.
fig 1. George III Oak Lowboy

Raised on four square tapering legs united to the drawer section with attractive shaped corner brackets, this is a well-balanced and refined example of a classic Georgian lowboy. The clean lines and practical size make it an ideal hall table, side table, lamp table or occasional piece in both period and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs.
fig 2. George III Oak Lowboy

Presented in good antique condition with a rich mellow patina and the expected age-related marks and wear consistent with over 240 years of use. The drawers run well and the table is solid and ready for everyday use.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George III Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229255
Dealers Internal Ref
C2982
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs.

George III Oak Lowboy

Archive II A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs. View II
Archive III A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs. View III
Archive IV A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs. View IV
Archive V A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs. View V
Archive VI A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs. View VI
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Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs.
George III Oak Lowboy
Ref: SA1229255
A George III dark oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top over three drawers with brass swan-neck handles, supported on straight square legs.
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  • ObjectLowboys & Side Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck brass handles, Square legs, Corner spandrels, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George III oak lowboy is an 18th-century side table in a dark brown timber finish. It has a rectangular top above two upper short drawers and a wide lower drawer, fitted with brass swan-neck handles and decorative keyhole escutcheons. The structure stands on straight square legs joined by shaped corner spandrels under the drawer section. The timber shows visible grain patterns and surface marks consistent with age and daily use. Measuring 70 cm high, 84 cm wide and 48 cm deep, the table fits into practical spaces around a home. In a modern interior, this piece works well beside the front door as a hallway table for everyday items, or functions as a side table or lamp table in a living room. The solid construction and smooth drawer operation allow for daily utility in both period and contemporary settings. The traditional proportions make it suitable for smaller areas while providing surface space and storage.

FAQs

A lowboy is a small table fitted with drawers, originally popularised in 18th-century England and America as a dressing table or side table. During the George III period, these pieces were typically constructed from local hardwoods such as oak or mahogany and featured straight or cabriole legs.

Georgian lowboys were traditionally crafted using hand-joined solid timber, often featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints and oak drawer linings. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass drop handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, and hand-cut iron fasteners.

Authentic George III lowboys exhibit age-appropriate signs of wear, such as hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, irregular surfaces from hand-planing, and original brass fittings with natural oxidisation. The underside of the top panel and drawer bottoms often show saw marks characteristic of 18th-century timber conversion.

An antique oak lowboy functions effectively as an entrance hall table, a compact desk in a home office, or an occasional side table in a living room. Combining the deep patina of aged oak with clean-lined contemporary ceramics or modern artwork creates a balanced interior design contrast.

Maintain an antique oak lowboy by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece positioned away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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