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George III Mahogany Work Table / Side Table
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George III Mahogany Work Table / Side Table

18th century
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Circa 1810, George III mahogany work table/side table. The rectangular flame mahogany top with canted corners with boxwood and rosewood banding. Opening to an interior with 2 small shelves and to the front is a brass escutcheon. The body is veneered in finely figured mahogany with small ebony banding towards the edges. Standing on narrow, tapering and splayed legs with ebonised banding, intersected by concave stretchers with similar ebonised inlay.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Work Table to the Georgian era.

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SA817644
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30043
Description
Circa 1810, George III mahogany work table/side table. The rectangular flame mahogany top with canted corners with boxwood and rosewood banding. Opening to an interior with 2 small shelves and to the front is a brass escutcheon. The body is veneered in finely figured mahogany with small ebony banding towards the edges.
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Standing on narrow, tapering and splayed legs with ebonised banding, intersected by concave stretchers with similar ebonised inlay.
Georgian Antiques
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Work Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA817644
Dealers Internal Ref
30043
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George III Mahogany Work Table / Side Table

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A George III mahogany work table featuring a canted rectangular box lid with keyhole, slender splayed legs, and a curved X-stretcher.
George III Mahogany Work Table / Side Table
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A George III mahogany work table featuring a canted rectangular box lid with keyhole, slender splayed legs, and a curved X-stretcher.
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A George III work table is a small, portable piece of furniture originating from late 18th-century Britain, crafted primarily to store needlework materials. These pieces typically feature a hinged lid or small drawers, slender tapered or splayed legs, and elegant stretchers.

These tables were most commonly made from dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, valued for its durability and rich grain structure. Internal linings often featured oak or pine, accompanied by brass hardware such as small keyhole escutcheons and hinges.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers like oak or pine inside the box compartment, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The proportions remain lightweight and slender, with period-appropriate patina and hand-forged brass fittings.

A compact work table serves effectively as an occasional side table beside a armchair or within an alcove. Its small footprint allows it to function as a bedside surface or accent table while providing discreet enclosed storage for smaller modern items.

To preserve the original finish, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in thin coats. Avoid placing mahogany near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.
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