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Lovely Quality George II Mahogany Lowboy
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Lovely Quality George II Mahogany Lowboy

18th century
Description

Lovely quality George II mahogany lowboy. Moulded top over three lipped drawers fitted with original brass plate handles. Shaped apron below, raised on turned legs with carved knees, terminating in pad feet.

Circa. 1750

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George II Mahogany Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245650
Dealers Internal Reference
7957
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Description
Lovely quality George II mahogany lowboy. Moulded top over three lipped drawers fitted with original brass plate handles. Shaped apron below, raised on turned legs with carved knees, terminating in pad feet.

Circa. 1750

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George II Mahogany Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245650
Dealers Internal Ref
7957
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

Lovely Quality George II Mahogany Lowboy

Archive II A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View II
Archive III A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View III
Archive IV A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View IV
Archive V A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View V
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Archive VII A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View VII
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Items Sold 3,156
Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Lovely quality George II mahogany lowboy
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A George II mahogany lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, a shaped apron frieze, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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  • ObjectLowboy
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Shaped apron, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George II mahogany lowboy dates from the Georgian period and follows an English Country House style. The dark brown timber has a warm polished finish complemented by shaped brass drop handles and silvery metal backplates on the three lipped drawers. A moulded top sits above the frieze, which has a distinct shaped apron and carved knees on the cabriole legs that terminate in rounded pad feet. Measuring 69 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, this versatile lowboy fits neatly beside the front door or in a hallway for surface display. It provides functional surface space and drawer storage for everyday household items while serving as a traditional accent piece in a period interior.

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A lowboy is a small table fitted with drawers, originating in the 18th century and designed for use as a dressing table or side desk. During the George II period (17271760), these pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany and featured cabriole legs, pad feet, and a shaped apron.

Authentic George II lowboys were constructed primarily from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its rich timber grain. Secondary woods like pine or oak were used for drawer linings, complemented by hand-cast brass drop handles and backplates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, and evidence of historical wear on the feet and drawer runners. Original brass fittings often exhibit natural surface oxidisation, while the underside of the table shows hand-sawn tool marks typical of 18th-century cabinetmaking.

A Georgian lowboy functions effectively as an entryway console table, a bedroom vanity, or an occasional desk in a hallway. Pairing the dark timber with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or neutral wall colours creates a balanced contrast between period character and modern design.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the mahogany timber from drying out or fading.
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