Regency Mahogany Bedside Cabinet 19th Century

Name: Regency Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA571423
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period19th century
StyleGrand Regency
MaterialMahogany
ColourRich Brown
MotifsGallery top, Flame mahogany panel, Turned legs, Wooden knob handle
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

This Regency bedside cabinet is made from rich brown mahogany with flame mahogany graining on the single door panel. The top features a raised three-sided gallery edge, while the front holds a single cabinet door fitted with a simple central wooden round knob handle. The piece stands on slender, tapering turned legs decorated with ring turnings and simple rounded feet. It has a practical size measuring 79 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 38.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece works well beside a bed to hold a lamp and nighttime essentials, or functions as a compact side table in a hallway, study, or living room for display and storage.

FAQs

A Regency bedside cabinet is a small piece of storage furniture originating from the early 19th century, designed for use beside a bed. These cabinets were traditionally built to house washware or night utensils and featured gallery tops alongside single enclosed cupboards.

Regency furniture makers primarily utilised high-grade imported mahogany, often incorporating flame mahogany veneers for cabinet doors and panels. Hand-turned solid timber legs, brass hardware, and hand-dovetailed internal joinery are standard features of this era.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails, irregular underside construction marks, original timber shrinkage, and natural patination around handles and edges. Look for period-appropriate turned or tapered leg profiles and original cabinet backboards with hand-sawn finishes.

A Regency cabinet functions well as a nightstand in a contemporary bedroom or as a compact side table in a living area. Pairing dark mahogany with neutral wall tones and modern table lamps creates a balanced, layered design scheme.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or finish fading.

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