Georgian Mahogany Dumbwaiter 19th Century

Name: Early 19th Century Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA713855
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDrop-leaf tiers, Reeded tripod legs, Turned central column, Brass castors
SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

This early nineteenth-century Georgian dumbwaiter serves as a distinctive occasional table, manufactured from warm brown mahogany timber with brass hardware. The design incorporates two circular drop-leaf tiers with reeded edges, supported by turned central column sections above a tripod base. The splayed legs display fine vertical reeding along their upper surfaces and terminate in bright brass cap castors with small wheels. Surface grain patterns run horizontally across the leaves, showing minor blemishes and natural variations in the timber tone consistent with period wear. Measuring 105 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 69 cm deep, the piece offers compact tiered shelving that adapts well to various interior layouts. Placed in an empty corner or beside a seating arrangement in a living room, study, or dining space, the table provides functional display areas for books, lamps, or decorative objects while adding traditional character to the room.

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Introduced in the eighteenth century, the dumbwaiter was designed as a tiered portable table to hold condiments, side dishes, and decanters. Its structure permitted diners to serve themselves during private conversations without servants present in the dining room.

Early nineteenth-century dumbwaiters were primarily crafted from solid mahogany. They feature turned central columns, drop-leaf wooden tiers hinged with brass, and splayed tripod legs fitted with brass cup castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned pillars, original brass rule hinges on the drop leaves, hand-cut joinery, and brass castors. Age-appropriate shrinkage lines and natural oxidisation on the underside of the mahogany also indicate authenticity.

A dumbwaiter functions as an occasional side table in a living room, an accent piece in a hallway, or a modern drinks cart stocked with decanters and glassware in a dining space.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-quality beeswax twice a year along the grain. Keep the timber clear of direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying and cracking.

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dumbwaiter

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