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A Kidney Shaped Dressing Table C1920
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A Kidney Shaped Dressing Table C1920

1900 - 1920
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A kidney shaped dressing table dating from around 1920. To the back of the dressing table is a shield shaped mirror on curved and readed mirror supports. The top has a finely strung Satinwood edge and the drawers to the front of which the central one is longer all of which are Mahogany lined with small Brass handles. The dressing table stands on X framed supports to both sides.

Measures: Height to Top Mirror: 59" x Height to Top: 29" x Depth: 21" x Width: 37"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Kidney Shaped Dressing Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240864
Dealers Internal Reference
W4178/18.10
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Description
A kidney shaped dressing table dating from around 1920. To the back of the dressing table is a shield shaped mirror on curved and readed mirror supports.
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The top has a finely strung Satinwood edge and the drawers to the front of which the central one is longer all of which are Mahogany lined with small Brass handles.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The dressing table stands on X framed supports to both sides.

fig 1. A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror.
fig 1. A Kidney Shaped Dressing Table C1920

Measures: Height to Top Mirror: 59" x Height to Top: 29" x Depth: 21" x Width: 37"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror.
fig 2. A Kidney Shaped Dressing Table C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Kidney Shaped Dressing Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240864
Dealers Internal Ref
W4178/18.10
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Archive I A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror.

A Kidney Shaped Dressing Table C1920

Archive II A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View II
Archive III A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View III
Archive IV A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View IV
Archive V A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View V
Archive VI A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View VI
Archive VII A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror. View VII
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 188
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror.
A KIDNEY SHAPED DRESSING TABLE C1920
Ref: SA1240864
A 1920s kidney-shaped timber dressing table featuring three drawers, sweeping curved legs, and an attached shield-shaped swivel mirror.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s British
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKidney-shaped top, shield mirror, sweeping X-frame legs, brass ring handles
  • SizeH 149 cm (59 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The kidney-shaped dressing table first gained popularity in Europe during the eighteenth century due to its ergonomic concave front, which allowed the user to sit closer to the mirror and drawers. The design was revisited and reproduced extensively during the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1920s, using fine timber veneers such as walnut and mahogany.

Dressing tables from the 1920s were typically constructed using solid hardwood frames topped with figured timber veneers, such as burr walnut, mahogany, or satinwood. Key hardware, including drawer pulls and mirror swivel mechanisms, was commonly cast from brass or iron, while original mirror plates featured bevelled glass.

Authentic 1920s pieces often exhibit Period-revival styles, such as Queen Anne or Georgian influences, featuring sweeping curved legs and hand-finished veneers. Drawer construction typically displays machine-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hardware, and natural signs of timber age or light oxidisation on metal fittings.

Position the dressing table near a natural light source, such as a window, to maximise functional illumination for grooming. Integrate modern table lamps or contemporary decorative trays on the surface to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior elements.

Clean timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to preserve the veneer patina. Clean glass mirrors with a damp cloth, taking care not to allow moisture to seep behind the mirror frame where it could degrade the silvering backing.
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