Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table 19th Century

Name: Unusual Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA587852
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsHinged lid with mirror, Tambour door front, Brass swan-neck handles, Compartmentalised interior
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This unusual Georgian dressing table originates from 1800 and is made from rich brown mahogany with brass hardware and glass. The piece stands at 86 cm high, 71 cm wide and 51 cm deep, extending to 130 cm tall when open. The design includes a hinged lift-top lid that opens to reveal an adjustable framed mirror with bevelled glass and numerous internal storage compartments. Below the top section sits a compartment with a tambour sliding front, positioned above a single lower drawer constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with curved brass swan-neck handles. Inside the room, this functional item serves as a compact vanity or writing station in a bedroom, dressing room or study. The timber displays natural grain patterns and warm tones, complemented by the polished finish of the metal drawer pulls. The upright rectangular legs support the structured wooden body, while the tambour door adds texture to the central portion of the cabinet. The surface provides a practical workspace and tidy storage options for personal items or stationery.

FAQs

A Georgian dressing table is a piece of 18th-century grooming furniture designed with functional storage compartments, hinged tops, and internal mirrors to facilitate daily toilet routines.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense timbers like Cuban mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, paired with hand-cast brass hardware, dovetail joinery, and silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass handles, period-appropriate oxidation on wood surfaces, and complex interior fitted compartments.

Place the piece in a bedroom or dressing area alongside modern lighting and understated textiles to highlight the warm timber grain and historical silhouette.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply beeswax polish periodically to nourish the surface patina.

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Unusual Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table.