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Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-away Washstand
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Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-away Washstand

18th century
Description

A particularly fine George III mahogany washstand, showcasing some of the most stunning Cuban flame mahogany you’ll come across. The twin fold-over top opens to reveal a central recess for a wash bowl, flanked by two hinged trays. A pull-up swing mirror sits towards the back, held in place by a beautifully crafted mechanism, and the foxing on the mirror is utterly charming.

Below, a single cupboard and drawer provide storage, with a lower tier designed to hold a water jug. Carry handles on either side allow for easy movement, and the proportions make this a superbly versatile piece - perhaps a very elegant bedside cabinet.

Condition Report

In excellent solid antique condition. There are a couple of minor historic repairs to the veneer on the top. The mirror is heavily foxed - just as we like it. Marks and wear are commensurate with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
40.8cm (16.06")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Folding Washstand to the Georgian era.

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SA1231221
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1204
Description
A particularly fine George III mahogany washstand, showcasing some of the most stunning Cuban flame mahogany you’ll come across.
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The twin fold-over top opens to reveal a central recess for a wash bowl, flanked by two hinged trays.
Steven Swann Antiques

A pull-up swing mirror sits towards the back, held in place by a beautifully crafted mechanism, and the foxing on the mirror is utterly charming.

fig 1. A Georgian Cuban mahogany fold-away washstand featuring an upright mirror, opened side leaves, a central cupboard, a lower drawer, and an X-frame stretcher.
fig 1. Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-away Washstand

Below, a single cupboard and drawer provide storage, with a lower tier designed to hold a water jug. Carry handles on either side allow for easy movement, and the proportions make this a superbly versatile piece - perhaps a very elegant bedside cabinet.

fig 2. A Georgian Cuban mahogany fold-away washstand featuring an upright mirror, opened side leaves, a central cupboard, a lower drawer, and an X-frame stretcher.
fig 2. Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-away Washstand

Condition Report

In excellent solid antique condition. There are a couple of minor historic repairs to the veneer on the top. The mirror is heavily foxed - just as we like it. Marks and wear are commensurate with age.

fig 3. A Georgian Cuban mahogany fold-away washstand featuring an upright mirror, opened side leaves, a central cupboard, a lower drawer, and an X-frame stretcher.
fig 3. Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-away Washstand

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
40.8cm (16.06")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Folding Washstand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231221
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1204
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A Georgian Cuban mahogany fold-away washstand featuring an upright mirror, opened side leaves, a central cupboard, a lower drawer, and an X-frame stretcher.
Georgian Cuban Mahogany Fold-Away Washstand
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A Georgian fold-away washstand is an 18th-century dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture designed to house personal washing apparatus, such as a water jug, ceramic basin, and mirror, behind hinged panels and doors when not in use.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its high density and flame grain, along with brass hinges, hand-cut drawer linings, and silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery inside drawers, hand-planed secondary timbers, original brass ratcheting mechanisms for internal mirrors, and natural wood shrinkage marks along panel joints.

An antique fold-away washstand can be repurposed as a compact hall console table, an accent bedside cabinet, or a functional vanity unit within a powder room or guest bedroom.

To preserve Cuban mahogany, place the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid warping, and polish the timber annually with a high-quality natural beeswax.
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