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Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving
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Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

1900 - 1920
Description

A very elegant pair of antique mahogany serving console tables of exceptional quality featuring unusual serpentine shaped tops and finely carved neoclassical decoration throughout.

The tables stand on beautifully fluted tapering legs with carved rosettes to the corners and attractive fluted friezes. The central neoclassical carvings with draped swags add a refined decorative touch and give the tables a very sophisticated appearance. The rich mahogany has a lovely warm colour with attractive figuring across the tops.

These versatile tables can be used separately as console or serving tables or placed together to form one impressive larger table making them ideal for dining rooms, entrance halls or entertaining spaces. Pieces such as these were originally designed for grand homes where they would have been used for serving food and displaying silver, porcelain and decorative objects during formal occasions.

A refined and highly decorative pair with elegant proportions and superb craftsmanship.

Condition

Very good antique condition with age related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 83 cm (32.68 inches)

Width: 168 cm (66.14 inches)

Depth: 63 cm (24.80 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Neoclassical Mahogany Console Tables to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234253
Dealers Internal Reference
3137
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A very elegant pair of antique mahogany serving console tables of exceptional quality featuring unusual serpentine shaped tops and finely carved neoclassical decoration throughout.
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The tables stand on beautifully fluted tapering legs with carved rosettes to the corners and attractive fluted friezes.
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The central neoclassical carvings with draped swags add a refined decorative touch and give the tables a very sophisticated appearance. The rich mahogany has a lovely warm colour with attractive figuring across the tops.

fig 1. A pair of polished mahogany serpentine-front console tables featuring fluted aprons, carved central urn motifs, and tapered fluted legs.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

These versatile tables can be used separately as console or serving tables or placed together to form one impressive larger table making them ideal for dining rooms, entrance halls or entertaining spaces. Pieces such as these were originally designed for grand homes where they would have been used for serving food and displaying silver, porcelain and decorative objects during formal occasions.

fig 2. A pair of polished mahogany serpentine-front console tables featuring fluted aprons, carved central urn motifs, and tapered fluted legs.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

A refined and highly decorative pair with elegant proportions and superb craftsmanship.

Condition

Very good antique condition with age related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 83 cm (32.68 inches)

Width: 168 cm (66.14 inches)

Depth: 63 cm (24.80 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Neoclassical Mahogany Console Tables to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234253
Dealers Internal Ref
3137
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of polished mahogany serpentine-front console tables featuring fluted aprons, carved central urn motifs, and tapered fluted legs.

Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables with Neoclassical Carving

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A pair of polished mahogany serpentine-front console tables featuring fluted aprons, carved central urn motifs, and tapered fluted legs.
Antique Mahogany Pair of Serpentine Serving Console Tables With Neoclassical Carving
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Neoclassical console tables feature classical architectural proportions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman design. Key characteristics include serpentine or rectilinear fronts, fluted tapered legs, draped urn carvings, and decorative rosettes.

High-grade mahogany was selected for its dense grain and deep reddish-brown colour. Construction typically features hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, reeded or fluted aprons, and carved detail blocks.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planed secondary timbers on the underside, hand-carved frieze details, natural grain shrinkage, and genuine patination in areas of frequent contact.

A pair of console tables creates symmetry when framing a doorway, fireplace, or entrance hall. Top them with table lamps or modern artwork to balance classical proportions with contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Keep timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent shrinkage and surface damage.
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