18th Century English Lamp Table

Name: 18th Century English Lamp Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA967932
Price: 1350 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Pine
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Box stretchers, Single drawer, Moulded edge
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This 18th century English lamp table follows a Georgian style and serves as a practical side table or lamp stand in a country house interior. The piece comprises an oak and pine construction finished with a dark brown painted surface that shows visible age and surface wear. Notable structural details include a single drawer with horizontal moulding lines, turned baluster legs with block feet, and low box stretchers connecting the base. The top features a simple rectangular format with a straight edge overhang above the frieze. Measuring 71 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, the table fits comfortably beside an armchair or at the end of a sofa in a living room or hallway. It provides surface space for lighting or decorative objects while offering concealed storage within the integrated drawer.

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Eighteenth-century English lamp tables and occasional side tables were typically crafted from native woods such as oak, pine, or walnut. They frequently feature hand-turned legs, rectangular tops with moulded edges, low box stretchers for structural integrity, and a single frieze drawer for small household items.

Tables from this period were constructed using solid timber, predominantly oak and pine, joined with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs. Drawers were fitted with hand-dovetailed joints and simple wooden runner systems.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand tools, including irregular saw marks, hand-carved wooden pegs, and hand-cut dovetails. Wear patterns will appear naturally in high-contact areas, such as the lower stretchers where feet rested, rather than uniform artificial distress.

An antique side table functions well alongside contemporary upholstered seating or as a bedside table in a bedroom scheme. Placing modern ceramic lamps or framed artwork on the table creates a deliberate visual contrast between historical texture and clean lines.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood movement or splitting.

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