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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table
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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table

18th century
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An outstanding quality large antique Georgian Irish mahogany 10 seater wake dining table, dating to the George III period circa 1780, of exceptional proportions, magnificent colour and remarkable original character.

This splendid 18th-century Irish wake table boasts a beautifully figured solid mahogany top of generous oval form, displaying a glorious depth of colour, rich grain and superb patina acquired over more than two centuries. The magnificent top features two substantial drop leaves, supported by a traditional double gateleg mechanism, and stands on elegant square moulded legs.

A particularly impressive example of Irish Georgian craftsmanship, combining the understated elegance of its design with the exceptional quality of the timber and the wonderful warmth of its original character. When fully extended, this magnificent table can comfortably seat up to 10 people, providing a splendid setting for formal dining, family gatherings and grand entertaining. The two leaves can also be lowered, transforming it into a remarkably compact and versatile piece when not in use.

A truly exceptional and increasingly difficult-to-find example of an original 18th-century Irish mahogany wake table, possessing the magnificent colour, authenticity and timeless appeal so highly prized in fine Georgian furniture. A statement piece of considerable presence and distinction, equally at home in a grand country house, elegant period residence or sophisticated contemporary interior.

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition, retaining its wonderful rich colour and outstanding patina, with appropriate age-related wear consistent with its period and use.

Measurements:

Height: 72 cm (28.35 in)

Width: 235 cm (92.52 in)

Depth: 151 cm (59.45 in)

Width when closed: 56.5 cm (22.24 in)

Date: Circa 1780

Origin: Ireland

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wake Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
235cm (92.52")
Depth
151cm (59.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242393
Dealers Internal Reference
3270
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An outstanding quality large antique Georgian Irish mahogany 10 seater wake dining table, dating to the George III period circa 1780, of exceptional proportions, magnificent colour and remarkable original character.

This splendid 18th-century Irish wake table boasts a beautifully figured solid mahogany top of generous oval form, displaying a glorious depth of colour, rich grain and superb patina acquired over more than two centuries.

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The magnificent top features two substantial drop leaves, supported by a traditional double gateleg mechanism, and stands on elegant square moulded legs.
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fig 1. A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table

A particularly impressive example of Irish Georgian craftsmanship, combining the understated elegance of its design with the exceptional quality of the timber and the wonderful warmth of its original character. When fully extended, this magnificent table can comfortably seat up to 10 people, providing a splendid setting for formal dining, family gatherings and grand entertaining. The two leaves can also be lowered, transforming it into a remarkably compact and versatile piece when not in use.

fig 2. A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top.
fig 2. Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table

A truly exceptional and increasingly difficult-to-find example of an original 18th-century Irish mahogany wake table, possessing the magnificent colour, authenticity and timeless appeal so highly prized in fine Georgian furniture. A statement piece of considerable presence and distinction, equally at home in a grand country house, elegant period residence or sophisticated contemporary interior.

fig 3. A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top.
fig 3. Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition, retaining its wonderful rich colour and outstanding patina, with appropriate age-related wear consistent with its period and use.

Measurements:

Height: 72 cm (28.35 in)

Width: 235 cm (92.52 in)

Depth: 151 cm (59.45 in)

Width when closed: 56.5 cm (22.24 in)

Date: Circa 1780

Origin: Ireland

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wake Table to the 18th Century.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
235cm (92.52")
Depth
151cm (59.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242393
Dealers Internal Ref
3270
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Archive I A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top.

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table

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Archive X A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top. View X
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A large Georgian mahogany wake table shown with drop leaves folded down, featuring straight square legs and a polished polished timber top.
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Georgian Irish Mahogany 10 Seater Wake Dining Table
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsDrop leaf top, Square straight legs, Oval surface when extended, Swing leg supports
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 235 cm (93 in) x D 151 cm (59 in)

This large Georgian Irish wake dining table dates to the 18th century, created during the George III period circa 1780. Built from solid mahogany, it exhibits a rich brown timber with a polished finish, showing a figured grain and a deep patina across its surfaces. The item consists of a long oval top with two substantial drop leaves supported by swing leg mechanisms, standing on square straight legs. The visible details include straight upright supports and a drop leaf top that forms an extended surface. Measuring 72 cm high, 235 cm wide, and 151 cm deep, the table seats up to 10 people when fully extended. In a home today, it serves as a dining table in a dining room or living space, accommodating formal meals and family gatherings, while folding down compactly when not in use.

A wake table is a distinctive form of Irish drop-leaf table originating in the eighteenth century, featuring a narrow fixed central top flanked by large semi-oval leaves that lift up to form an expansive dining surface.

Authentic Irish wake tables from the Georgian period were predominantly constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain, stability, and deep colour.

Key indicators of period authenticity include hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, original swing-leg gate supports, hand-planed underside surfaces, and natural patination along the drop-leaf hinges.

When the drop leaves are lowered, a wake table functions as a slim console or side table along a hallway or dining room wall, transforming into a large dining table seating ten people when fully opened.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying beeswax every six to twelve months, avoiding direct sunlight, radiator heat, and chemical solvents.
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