Irish Mahogany Silver Table 18th Century

Name: Irish Mahogany Silver Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA984350
Price: 2950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleIrish Georgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Tray top rim, Carved knees
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This 18th-century Irish Georgian occasional table is fashioned from mahogany with a warm brown timber finish and polished surfaces showing natural grain variations. The rectangular silver table stands on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf carving at the knees and terminating in substantial claw and ball feet, supporting deep aprons beneath a tray top rim with gentle edge mouldings. Measuring 72 cm high, 86 cm wide and 54 cm deep, it provides a stable surface for everyday domestic use. Placed in a traditional English country house interior, this piece serves well as an occasional table at the end of a sofa for resting lamps, drinks or decorative items, or functions practically in a drawing room, hallway or study. Its compact proportions allow it to fit comfortably against walls or beside seating arrangements while adding classic period character to living spaces.

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Originating in 18th-century Ireland, a silver table is an occasional table designed to hold tea services, silver vessels, or decorative objects. Characterised by raised rims, carved knees, and slender cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet, these tables were focal points in Georgian entertaining rooms.

Maintain timber finishes by dusting regularly with a soft cotton cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or finish cracking.

An antique silver table functions effectively as an accent side table beside an armchair or sofa, adding architectural interest to contemporary spaces. It can also serve as a hall table topped with contemporary ceramics, table lamps, or books.

Authentic pieces often feature deep, crisp carving on the leg knees, such as acanthus leaves or scallop shells, alongside characteristic Irish features like webbed claw feet. Examining undersides for original hand-carved tool marks, natural wood shrinkage, oxidation, and historic joinery helps verify period origin.

These tables were typically crafted from solid mahogany, valued for its dense grain, rich colour, and structural strength. Construction techniques featured hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joinery for the apron framing, and hand-carved decorative motifs along the legs.

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Irish Mahogany Silver Table