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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table

18th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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Description

A fine mid 18th Century Mahogany Six leg Gateleg Table of superb colour and patina. The top made from three single planks of highly figured solid Mahogany of the best quality. In very original condition throughout and retaining the original hinges.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
131cm (51.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA822222
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine mid 18th Century Mahogany Six leg Gateleg Table of superb colour and patina. The top made from three single planks of highly figured solid Mahogany of the best quality. In very original condition throughout and retaining the original hinges.
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
131cm (51.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA822222
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century mahogany drop-leaf table with hinged flaps folded down, showing rich wood grain and slender turned legs.
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
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An 18th-century mahogany drop-leaf table with hinged flaps folded down, showing rich wood grain and slender turned legs.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged drop leaves, Gateleg frame, Turned wooden legs, Figured mahogany grain
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 146 cm (57 in) x D 131 cm (52 in)

FAQs

Drop-leaf and gateleg tables gained immense popularity during the Georgian era as versatile space-saving furniture for dining and entertaining in smaller reception rooms.

These tables were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban or Honduran mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetails, pinned mortise and tenon joints, and swinging gateleg supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, historical oxidisation beneath the flaps, and traditional hand-turned legs rather than modern mechanical milling.

Pair the rich wood tones with contemporary seating or place it against a wall as a console with minimalist ceramics to balance historical weight with clean modern lines.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, applying occasional natural beeswax polish, and using coasters to protect the French polished surface from moisture.
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