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George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780
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George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

An elegant George II walnut lowboy dating to circa 1780, of refined proportions and pleasing colour throughout. The rectangular top displays attractive feather banding, above a configuration of three drawers fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and shaped escutcheons.

The drawer fronts show beautifully figured walnut veneers, framed by fine crossbanding, all retaining a rich, warm patina developed over time. Below, the shaped apron is raised on slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, lending the piece its light and graceful stance.

Well constructed and well proportioned, this lowboy would have originally served as a dressing or occasional table and remains eminently practical today. Ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway or drawing room, it offers both useful storage and classic Georgian elegance.

A particularly appealing example of late 18th century English walnut furniture, combining understated decoration with excellent colour and surface.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Walnut Lowboy Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1198696
Dealers Internal Reference
C2754
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Description
An elegant George II walnut lowboy dating to circa 1780, of refined proportions and pleasing colour throughout.
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The rectangular top displays attractive feather banding, above a configuration of three drawers fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and shaped escutcheons.
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fig 1. A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
fig 1. George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780

The drawer fronts show beautifully figured walnut veneers, framed by fine crossbanding, all retaining a rich, warm patina developed over time. Below, the shaped apron is raised on slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, lending the piece its light and graceful stance.

fig 2. A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
fig 2. George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Well constructed and well proportioned, this lowboy would have originally served as a dressing or occasional table and remains eminently practical today. Ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway or drawing room, it offers both useful storage and classic Georgian elegance.

A particularly appealing example of late 18th century English walnut furniture, combining understated decoration with excellent colour and surface.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Walnut Lowboy Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198696
Dealers Internal Ref
C2754
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Archive II A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View II
Archive III A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View III
Archive IV A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View IV
Archive V A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. View V
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A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
George II Feather Banded Walnut Lowboy with Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Ref: SA1198696
A George II walnut lowboy featuring three drawers with brass handles, feather banding, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLowboys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Feather banding, Batwing brass handles
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This George II lowboy dates to the late eighteenth century, around 1780, and is made from walnut with brass hardware. It has a warm brown colour, highly figured veneers, fine crossbanding, and feather banding around the rectangular top. The front incorporates three drawers fitted with batwing brass handles and shaped plates, set above a shaped apron. The structure is supported by slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The piece measures 70 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. Originally used as a dressing or occasional table, it provides practical storage for a contemporary home. It fits easily into a bedroom, hallway, or drawing room as a side table or display surface, bringing classic Georgian style and proportion to domestic interiors.

FAQs

A George II walnut lowboy is an 18th-century table fitted with drawers, originally designed in Britain to function as a dressing table or side table, characterized by cabriole legs and decorative timber veneers.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid timber carcasses veneered in figured walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles, and intricate feather-banding inlays.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass backplates with split pins, period-correct wood shrinkage, and natural patination across the walnut grain.

A walnut lowboy functions effectively as an entryway console table, a compact bedroom dressing table, or an accent side table in a formal living space paired with contemporary artwork.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting.
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