What is an antique lowboy table?

A lowboy is a small table fitted with drawers, originating in the 18th century to serve as a dressing table or side table.

What materials were used to construct 18th-century lowboys?

18th-century lowboys were predominantly constructed from solid oak, walnut, or mahogany using hand-cut dovetail joints and wooden peg joinery.

How do you identify an authentic Georgian oak lowboy?

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, uneven hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, original hardware fitting marks, and natural timber shrinkage.

How can a Georgian oak lowboy be incorporated into a modern interior?

A Georgian lowboy functions effectively as a hallway console table, a bedroom dressing table, or an occasional side table alongside contemporary furnishings.

How should an antique oak lowboy be maintained?

Regular dusting with a dry cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish helps preserve the patination, while avoiding direct heat prevents wood split.

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18th Century Oak Lowboy

Name: 18th Century Oak Lowboy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA901246
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Hansord Antiques

Description

An 18th century oak lowboy with original brass ring pull handles and shaped frieze, good colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA901246

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00001111

Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.