Mahogany Bow Front Table 1900 - 1920

Name: C1920 Mahogany Bow Front Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240623
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Revival
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBow front, Tapered legs, Brass oval handles, Flame mahogany veneer
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Georgian Revival side table from circa 1920 belongs to the English Country House tradition. It is constructed from warm brown mahogany with flame mahogany veneer and stands on slender square tapering legs with spade feet. The bow front houses two short drawers above one long drawer, each fitted with brass oval drop handles. The timber displays natural grain patterns and traditional joining. Measuring 76 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, the table sits comfortably beside the front door or in a hallway as a functional surface for keys and correspondence. It integrates well into traditional and period-inspired residential interiors.

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A bow front side table features a convex, outward-curving front profile designed to add elegance and reduce sharp corners in a room layout. Popularised in 18th-century English furniture design, the style continued into the Edwardian and Georgian Revival periods of the early 20th century.

Tables from this period typically utilise solid mahogany frames and legs combined with flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts and surfaces. Internal drawer linings are commonly made from secondary timber such as pine or oak, fitted with cast brass oval backplate handles.

Authentic 1920s revival pieces display hand or machine-cut dovetail drawer joints, square tapered or turned legs, and uniform, natural grain patterns. The brass hardware should exhibit subtle surface oxidisation, and timber surfaces show realistic natural wear around the feet and handles.

Position the table in an entryway or hallway as a console, paired with a contemporary wall mirror above to contrast the dark timber. Balance the warm mahogany tones by styling the top surface with ceramic lamps, glass vases, or simple structural foliage.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth along the grain line. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood moisture, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.

Nicholas Little Antiques

C1920 Mahogany Bow Front Side Table

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