George III Sofa Table 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Antique George III Period Mahogany and Satinwood Sofa Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240764
Price: 5250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSofa Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorge III
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSatinwood crossbanding, Drop leaf ends, Splayed legs, Brass castors
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This George III period sofa table dates from the late 18th Century and exemplifies Sheraton style. Constructed from well-figured mahogany with satinwood crossbanding and boxwood stringing, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with contrasting pale inlay and rich red-brown tones. Two frieze drawers are fitted with circular brass pull handles and flanked by diamond inlay decoration, while the top incorporates drop-leaf ends supported by a central stretcher. The splayed legs terminate in brass castors with small wheels, and key escutcheons are set into the drawer fronts. Practical dimensions measure 72 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 62 cm deep, with a width of 130 cm when the flaps are raised. Positioned in a contemporary home, this small-proportion table suits placement behind a sofa, in a living room, or as a decorative console in a hallway or study. The drop leaves allow the surface area to expand when needed for display or writing, while the drawers provide convenient storage for small items. The compact footprint makes the table suitable for both traditional and modern interiors where space is at a premium.

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A George III sofa table is an late 18th to early 19th-century British table designed to sit behind a sofa or against a wall, characterised by narrow proportions, drop-leaf flaps, and shallow frieze drawers.

These tables were primarily crafted from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, often decorated with ebony stringing, tulipwood crossbanding, and cast brass hardware or castors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on frieze drawers, secondary woods such as oak or pine for internal drawer linings, original brass castors, and natural patination across the timber surfaces.

Position the table directly behind a central sofa to display table lamps and decorative objects, or set it against a narrow hallway wall with the side flaps extended or dropped as space allows.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually, keeping the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to protect the veneer and crossbanding.

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Antique George III Period Mahogany and Satinwood Sofa Table

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