What is a Georgian lowboy table?

A Georgian lowboy is a small wooden table equipped with one or more drawers and a decorated lower apron, originating in 18th-century Britain and commonly used as a dressing table or side table.

What materials were traditionally used to make Georgian lowboys?

Craftsmen constructed Georgian lowboys primarily from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany, frequently finishing them with cast brass swan-neck handles.

How do you identify an authentic 18th-century oak lowboy?

Authentic period lowboys feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, irregular hand-sawn timber markings, historic wear on the lower stretches of the legs, and genuine brass drop handles.

How can an antique lowboy be styled in a modern interior?

An antique lowboy functions effectively as a hall table beside an entryway, a compact desk in a home office, or an occasional side table placed in a hallway or landing.

How should you maintain and preserve an antique oak lowboy?

Preserve the natural timber patina by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year and positioning the piece away from direct radiators or damp conditions.

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Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Name: Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA775600
Price: 465 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Georgian Period Lowboy.

Dating 1790's and all made in oak with mahogany cross-banding to top and drawer.

All made in this joint and peg construction, and standing on these fine cab legs. Carved and shaped frieze with this single drawer fitted with these brass handles.

Having its original polish plus patina its a wonderful medium rich colour plus polish (please see pictures)

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

During this COVID-19 situation we are happy to store purchased items large and small (at NO storage charge) until you are in a position to receive them, however we will continue to deliver to UK addresses, until and if the authorities forbid this movement.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Lowboy Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA775600

Dealers Internal Reference

00399

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Georgian Period Lowboy.

Dating 1790's and all made in oak with mahogany cross-banding to top and drawer.

All made in this joint and peg construction, and standing on these fine cab legs. Carved and shaped frieze with this single drawer fitted with these brass handles.

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Having its original polish plus patina its a wonderful medium rich colour plus polish (please see pictures).

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 1. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

During this COVID-19 situation we are happy to store purchased items large and small (at NO storage charge) until you are in a position to receive them, however we will continue to deliver to UK addresses, until and if the authorities forbid this movement.

fig 2. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 2. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 3. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 4. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 5. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A Georgian oak lowboy side table featuring a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles and a scalloped lower apron. — fig 6. Georgian Oak Side Table / Lowboy

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .