What characterises Georgian style furniture?

Georgian furniture design spans the reign of Kings George I through IV (17141830) and is known for classical proportions, fine wood veneers, hand-carved details, and sturdy joinery primarily utilizing mahogany and walnut.

What traditional materials were used in Georgian table construction?

Cabinetmakers of the era predominantly used solid mahogany imported from the West Indies, along with oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings, secured with hand-cut dovetail joints and mortise-and-tenon framing.

How can authentic Georgian furniture features be identified?

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut dovetails with unequal teeth spacing, natural shrinkage marks in solid timber, and aged brass or carved timber fittings.

How can a Georgian low table be styled in a modern interior?

A low Georgian table functions as a central coffee table positioned before a main sofa, anchored by structured stacks of art books, a ceramic bowl, or small decorative brass objects to bridge traditional and modern aesthetic elements.

How should antique mahogany furniture be cared for and preserved?

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct sun exposure and radiator heat sources to prevent surface cracking.

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Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

Name: Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244416
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany coffee table, circa 1800. It has a central drawer with a lock, and it is 3ft 7″ wide. It is also in excellent condition.

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table

• Circa: 1800

• Period: Georgian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Width: 109.2cm (3ft 7″)

• Classic English Georgian styling

• Adapted from a larger / taller table

• Square edge single-plank top

• Single working drawer

• Original London brass lever lock & working key

• Original drawer knobs

• Reed moulded tapering legs

• Mortice & tenon construction

• Deep rich mahogany colour

• Original polish & patination

• Solid in joint

• Excellent condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland

• 14-day Free UK returns policy

Antique Mahogany Coffee Table with Lockable Drawer:

This mid-size antique coffee table began life as a larger, taller table. Today, it stands at coffee table height and size, so it suits modern living. It measures 3ft 7″ wide by 1ft 9″ deep. It has a square-edge top in solid mahogany. Below this, a straight frieze holds a single flush working drawer.

The drawer has mahogany linings and fine hand-dovetailed joints. It also has its original turned knobs. Better still, it keeps the original London brass lever lock and working key. So, you can lock things away. The top is constructed from a single-plank of top-quality Georgian timber, featuring square edge moulding. The table stands on four tapered legs. Each leg displays fine reed moulding. Furthermore, the cabinet maker used the traditional method of mortice and tenon joints. As a result, it is solid in joint and ready to use.

This Georgian coffee table has a deep, rich mahogany colour. Because it keeps its original polish, it also has a fine patination. Only age, and years of care and cleaning provide this.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany coffee table, circa 1800. It features a central lockable drawer and measures 3ft 7″ wide. The table began life as a larger, taller table, and it now serves at coffee table height and size. There are no breaks to the frame or legs. The storage drawer is in good working order and also closes flush to the frame. There are nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges. However, given its age, they are not significant. Because it keeps its original polish, it has a rich colour and patination. Overall, it is sturdy, solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this coffee table is £795, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.

14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 50 years.

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Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09710912

Dealer's Item Date1800s

Sellingantiques Date1800s

Sellingantiques agingItem 195-230 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:

Solid single-piece mahogany top: slow-grown timber of the early nineteenth century.

Reeded moulding along the outer leg corners: classic Regency detailing.

Stamped London lever lock on the drawer: English ironmongery of circa 1800.

Hand-planed underside with old shrinkage marks: cabinet work made before mechanical conversion.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

109.2cm (42.99")

Depth

53.5cm (21.06")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1244416

Dealers Internal Reference

121368

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany coffee table, circa 1800. It has a central drawer with a lock, and it is 3ft 7″ wide. It is also in excellent condition.

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table

fig 1. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 1. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

• Circa: 1800

• Period: Georgian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Width: 109.2cm (3ft 7″)

• Classic English Georgian styling

• Adapted from a larger / taller table

• Square edge single-plank top

fig 2. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 2. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

• Single working drawer

• Original London brass lever lock & working key

• Original drawer knobs

• Reed moulded tapering legs

• Mortice & tenon construction

• Deep rich mahogany colour

• Original polish & patination

fig 3. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 3. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

• Solid in joint

• Excellent condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland

• 14-day Free UK returns policy

Antique Mahogany Coffee Table with Lockable Drawer:

This mid-size antique coffee table began life as a larger, taller table. Today, it stands at coffee table height and size, so it suits modern living. It measures 3ft 7″ wide by 1ft 9″ deep. It has a square-edge top in solid mahogany. Below this, a straight frieze holds a single flush working drawer.

The drawer has mahogany linings and fine hand-dovetailed joints. It also has its original turned knobs. Better still, it keeps the original London brass lever lock and working key. So, you can lock things away.

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The top is constructed from a single-plank of top-quality Georgian timber, featuring square edge moulding.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

The table stands on four tapered legs. Each leg displays fine reed moulding. Furthermore, the cabinet maker used the traditional method of mortice and tenon joints. As a result, it is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 4. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 4. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

This Georgian coffee table has a deep, rich mahogany colour. Because it keeps its original polish, it also has a fine patination. Only age, and years of care and cleaning provide this.

Condition Report:

fig 5. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 5. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany coffee table, circa 1800. It features a central lockable drawer and measures 3ft 7″ wide. The table began life as a larger, taller table, and it now serves at coffee table height and size. There are no breaks to the frame or legs. The storage drawer is in good working order and also closes flush to the frame. There are nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges. However, given its age, they are not significant. Because it keeps its original polish, it has a rich colour and patination. Overall, it is sturdy, solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 6. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 6. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

Price:

The price for this coffee table is £795, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.

fig 7. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 7. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 8. A rectangular dark mahogany low coffee table featuring a central frieze drawer with turned wooden knobs and straight square legs. — fig 8. Antique English Georgian Mahogany Coffee Table – Low Occasional / Centre Table (Circa 1800)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 50 years.

Ref. 121368