18th Century Oak Writing Table Low Boy

Name: 18th Century Oak Writing Table Low Boy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079747
Price: 720 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectLowboys
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Shaped apron, Brass batwing handle, Box stretcher
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian low boy writing table is made from dark brown oak with a polished timber finish. The piece features a single long drawer fitted with an ornate brass batwing handle, a decorative shaped lower apron, neat turned legs, and a sturdy perimeter box stretcher connecting the base. Visible details include grain patterns in the wood and traditional joinery typical of an English country house interior. The low boy stands 70 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. It works well in a hallway beside the front door as a practical surface for setting down keys and mail, or functions as a compact side table in a study or living room.

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A lowboy is an 18th-century table with one or more drawers, originally designed as a dressing table or side table in British and American homes.

These tables were typically constructed from solid woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed surfaces, irregular drawer construction, natural timber oxidisation on the underside, and turned legs with mortise and tenon joinery.

An oak lowboy functions exceptionally well as a hall table, compact writing desk, or occasional side table, paired with contemporary artwork or a simple table lamp.

Clean the surface with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the table away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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18th Century Oak Writing Table Low Boy