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George IV Mahogany Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
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George IV Mahogany Sarcophagus Box Ottoman

19th century
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A lovely early 19th century George IV mahogany sarcophagus box ottoman. Having a mahogany moulded edge and raised on scrolled mahogany feet. Super condition throughout. English, Circa 1830.

Dimensions: 43.25 cm - 17 Inches, Width: 41.25 cm - 16 1/2 Inches, Depth: 38.75 cm - 15 1/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Ottoman to the 19th Century.

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Description
A lovely early 19th century George IV mahogany sarcophagus box ottoman. Having a mahogany moulded edge and raised on scrolled mahogany feet. Super condition throughout. English, Circa 1830.

Dimensions: 43.25 cm - 17 Inches, Width: 41.25 cm - 16 1/2 Inches, Depth: 38.75 cm - 15 1/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Ottoman to the 19th Century.

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William James Antiques
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An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet.
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Archive I An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet.

George IV Mahogany Sarcophagus Box Ottoman

Archive II An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet. View II
Archive III An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet. View III
Archive IV An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet. View IV
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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet.
George IV Mahogany Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
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An antique George IV tapered sarcophagus box ottoman upholstered in green and gold pattern velvet with carved mahogany scroll feet.
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  • ObjectOttoman
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourGreen, Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Carved scroll feet, Patterned velvet upholstery, Braid trim

This George IV mahogany sarcophagus box ottoman belongs to the 19th century. The piece combines a tapered sarcophagus body with a hinged lid, standing on carved mahogany scroll feet above a wooden base. The box features patterned green and gold velvet upholstery edged with braided trim, contrasting with the dark brown timber of the base and feet. Standing at 43.25 cm in height, with a width of 41.25 cm and a depth of 38.75 cm, the ottoman provides a compact storage solution for domestic spaces. Place the ottoman at the foot of a bed in a bedroom, or position it as a secondary seat or footstool in a living room or dressing room. The small footprint allows it to fit easily into corners or beside chairs while offering discreet internal storage for small household items. The traditional Regency styling complements both period interiors and rooms with classic eclectic furnishings.

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A George IV sarcophagus box ottoman features a distinct tapered body inspired by classical antiquities, crafted from dark woods like mahogany, and often fitted with a cushioned lid opening to reveal interior storage.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany or rosewood framing, hand-carved wooden feet, and woven upholstery fabrics such as silk damask or wool velvet over horsehair padding.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved detail work such as scroll feet, heavy mahogany timber construction with hand-cut dovetail joints on internal framing, and characteristic early 19th-century proportions.

An antique sarcophagus ottoman functions effectively at the foot of a bed, as a central low seat in a drawing room, or beside a chair to offer subtle hidden storage and textured upholstery contrast.

Dust timber elements regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax to the wood, while keeping upholstered surfaces gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment and shielded from direct sunlight.
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