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18th C George III Mahogany Library Table
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18th C George III Mahogany Library Table

18th century
Sold 13 April 2026 · William James Antiques
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A well proportioned George III mahogany library writing table. Having a rectangular top with moulded edge and a beautifully aged inset leather top. With an arrangement of 6 drawers, 3 to each side, all oak lined with original handles, locks and escutcheons. The table also has a candle slide to each side, these too with the original axe head drop handles. The whole raised on tapering legs and terminating on block feet. Superb original condition throughout with wonderful colour and rich patina. English, Circa 1775.

Dimensions: Height: 76.25 cm - 30 Inches, Width: 122 cm - 48 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Library Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135175
Description
A well proportioned George III mahogany library writing table. Having a rectangular top with moulded edge and a beautifully aged inset leather top.
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With an arrangement of 6 drawers, 3 to each side, all oak lined with original handles, locks and escutcheons.
William James Antiques

The table also has a candle slide to each side, these too with the original axe head drop handles. The whole raised on tapering legs and terminating on block feet. Superb original condition throughout with wonderful colour and rich patina. English, Circa 1775.

Dimensions: Height: 76.25 cm - 30 Inches, Width: 122 cm - 48 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Library Table to the 18th Century.

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135175
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 18th-century George III mahogany library table with a dark leather top, multiple frieze drawers, and brass swing handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany library table with a dark leather top, multiple frieze drawers, and brass swing handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th C George III Mahogany Library Table

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Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany library table with a dark leather top, multiple frieze drawers, and brass swing handles. View VIII
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century George III mahogany library table with a dark leather top, multiple frieze drawers, and brass swing handles.
18th C George III Mahogany Library Table
Ref: SA1135175
An 18th-century George III mahogany library table with a dark leather top, multiple frieze drawers, and brass swing handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks and Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Frieze drawers, Brass drop handles, Square tapered legs
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 91.5 cm (36 in)

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The George III style spans the mid-to-late 18th century, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the prominent use of solid mahogany before the transition to lighter satinwood towards the end of the period.

These tables were constructed primarily from dense hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, often featuring inset leather writing surfaces with blind-tooled gold borders and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, timber shrinkage consistent with age, hand-turned or tapered legs, and subtle patination on the brass handles and wood surfaces.

A period table functions effectively as a central workspace or console within modern schemes, contrasting clean architectural lines with rich wood tones and traditional craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber using natural beeswax applied sparingly, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading, and clean the leather top with a dry or slightly damp cloth without harsh chemical solvents.
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