Antique Chippendale Side Table 18th Century

Name: Antique Chippendale Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA409213
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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian Chippendale
MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
ColourRich Brown
MotifsSerpentine front, Flame mahogany frieze, Reeded legs, Carved corner spandrels
SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This George III Chippendale period side or serving table dates to 1765 and exemplifies classic English Georgian design. Constructed from solid mahogany with striking flame mahogany veneers across the serpentine-curved frieze, the timber displays a rich brown colour with a warm patina. The rectangular top follows the sweeping contours of the front edge, sitting above four straight reeded legs accented by carved acanthus leaf spandrels at the top corners. The table measures 80 cm high, 138 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. Practical for everyday modern living, this piece functions well in various reception rooms and hallways. Placed beside the front door, it provides a functional surface for keys, correspondence, and decorative objects while adding historic character to an entrance hall. Alternatively, it serves as a dining room side table for serving dishes and drinks during gatherings, or works as a console table in a living room beneath a mirror or artwork.

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Originating in the 18th century from cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, this style synthesises Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese influences, often featuring fine mahogany construction, serpentine fronts, and hand-carved detailing.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its rich grain patterns such as flame or crotch veneer, supported by internal oak or pine secondary timbers.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, irregular hand-sawn timber marks on unexposed undersides, historic patination, and hand-carved decorative motifs rather than modern machine-moulded elements.

Position the table against a neutral backdrop in an entryway or hallway, layering it with modern ceramics, framed contemporary artwork, or a sleek mirror to contrast the dark timber tones.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the table away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity fluctuations.

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