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George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830
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George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830

19th century
Description

An attractive George IV mahogany corner washstand of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1830.

The shaped gallery back features a small raised corner shelf above a shaped top with two circular apertures.

Below is an open shelf over a central drawer, flanked by two dummy drawer fronts, all fitted with decorative brass knobs and enhanced by fine string inlay.

Raised on slender, gently splayed legs united by a shaped lower tier, providing additional storage or display space.

The mahogany has a lovely warm colour and patina, with attractive figuring throughout.

A charming and decorative piece of Georgian furniture, ideal for a bedroom, bathroom or as an elegant corner stand.

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George IV Corner Washstand to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243357
Dealers Internal Reference
C3107
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Description
An attractive George IV mahogany corner washstand of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1830.
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The shaped gallery back features a small raised corner shelf above a shaped top with two circular apertures.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs.
fig 1. George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830

Below is an open shelf over a central drawer, flanked by two dummy drawer fronts, all fitted with decorative brass knobs and enhanced by fine string inlay.

Raised on slender, gently splayed legs united by a shaped lower tier, providing additional storage or display space.

fig 2. A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs.
fig 2. George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830

The mahogany has a lovely warm colour and patina, with attractive figuring throughout.

A charming and decorative piece of Georgian furniture, ideal for a bedroom, bathroom or as an elegant corner stand.

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George IV Corner Washstand to the 19th Century.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243357
Dealers Internal Ref
C3107
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs.

George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830

Archive II A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs. View II
Archive III A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs. View III
Archive IV A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs. View IV
Archive V A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs. View V
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A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs.
George IV Mahogany Corner Washstand, Circa 1830
Ref: SA1243357
A George IV mahogany corner washstand featuring a stepped splashback with a corner shelf, stringing inlay, curved drawers, and splayed legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWashstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped splashback, boxwood stringing, splayed legs, turned knobs
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This George IV mahogany corner washstand dates to the nineteenth century, around 1830. The piece displays a warm brown timber colour with rich figuring throughout, complemented by fine boxwood string inlay on the drawer fronts and a shaped splashback. The superstructure includes a small raised corner shelf and a top tier with circular apertures, positioned above an open middle shelf. Three drawer compartments across the middle feature decorative brass knobs, comprising a central working drawer flanked by two dummy drawers. The stand rests on slender, gently splayed legs connected by a shaped lower shelf. Measuring 108 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the unit fits neatly into an empty corner of a bedroom, bathroom, or living area to hold toiletries, plants, or decorative items.

FAQs

George IV corner washstands are compact, space-saving pieces of furniture popular in British interiors during the 1820s, designed specifically to hold a wash basin and water pitcher prior to the widespread adoption of modern indoor plumbing.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often detailed with fine boxwood inlay, stringing, brass drawer hardware, and ceramic wash inserts.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, period-appropriate drawer pulls, delicate splayed legs, shaped splashbacks, and natural age-related wear around the basin aperture.

An antique corner washstand can be repurposed as a corner display stand for indoor greenery, utilised as an occasional side table, or styled with decorative ceramics in a hallway or bedroom.

To preserve the timber and polish, place the washstand away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean spills immediately, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain annually.
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