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Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table
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Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table

18th century
Sold 3 October 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
This “Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table” found a buyer.

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Description

A handsome small antique George II mahogany desk or tea table dating from circa 1750, probably Irish. Having a fold over top raised on carved legs with pad feet and a single frieze drawer with two (later) brass handles. The back leg extending out to support the table top. The top with deep mellow patina, originally a tea table but would make a wonderful desk or side table.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. The back leg has a replacement cross support and has been glued/fixed at some point (solid). Handles are later replacements.

Dimensions:

Width: 91cm

Height: 79cm

Depth: 45cm

Height Underneath: 56cm

Drawer Internal: 5cm High x 72cm Wide x 32cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this George II Mahogany Tea Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080588
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A handsome small antique George II mahogany desk or tea table dating from circa 1750, probably Irish.
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Having a fold over top raised on carved legs with pad feet and a single frieze drawer with two (later) brass handles.
Antique Furniture Direct

The back leg extending out to support the table top. The top with deep mellow patina, originally a tea table but would make a wonderful desk or side table.

fig 1. A small 18th-century mahogany tea table with a fold-over top, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
fig 1. Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. The back leg has a replacement cross support and has been glued/fixed at some point (solid). Handles are later replacements.

Dimensions:

Width: 91cm

Height: 79cm

Depth: 45cm

Height Underneath: 56cm

Drawer Internal: 5cm High x 72cm Wide x 32cm Deep

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this George II Mahogany Tea Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080588
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A small 18th-century mahogany tea table with a fold-over top, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table
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A small 18th-century mahogany tea table with a fold-over top, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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  • ObjectTables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Brass drop handles, Fold-over top
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

A George II tea table is a piece of furniture dating from the reign of King George II (1727-1760), typically featuring a fold-over top designed to hold tea service equipment during the 18th century.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often incorporating brass hardware such as swing handles and escutcheons, alongside traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, authentic patination, and traditional hand tool marks rather than modern mechanical fastenings.

An antique wooden table can function as a console in a hallway or be paired with modern seating to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary minimalism.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber.
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