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Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian
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Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is an antique lowboy. An English, mahogany occasional or side table, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1780.

Delightful Georgian lowboy, ideal for personal correspondence or use as cutlery stand

Displays an attractive, desirably aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Classically arranged with a long drawer above a two short

Each drawer fascia hosts brass drop handles, set upon iconic batwing backplates

Upper drawer hosts a quartet of long divisions, ideal for pens or cutlery

Lower drawers offering a sectioned example and one open drawer box

Standing upon a quartet of tall tapering legs terminating in splayed pad feet

Of a versatile size, equally suited to a hallway, dining room or study

This is a wonderfully complete and attractive antique Georgian lowboy, offering timeless elegance and practical charm for any refined interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 80cm (31.5'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 71cm (28'')

Upper Drawer Division Width: 15.5cm (6'')

Upper Drawer Division Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Upper Drawer Division Height: 6cm (2.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Georgian Mahogany Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244491
Dealers Internal Reference
26389
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Description
This is an antique lowboy. An English, mahogany occasional or side table, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1780.

Delightful Georgian lowboy, ideal for personal correspondence or use as cutlery stand

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany lowboy with three drawers, pierced brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 1. Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian

Displays an attractive, desirably aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Classically arranged with a long drawer above a two short

Each drawer fascia hosts brass drop handles, set upon iconic batwing backplates

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany lowboy with three drawers, pierced brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 2. Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian

Upper drawer hosts a quartet of long divisions, ideal for pens or cutlery

Lower drawers offering a sectioned example and one open drawer box

Standing upon a quartet of tall tapering legs terminating in splayed pad feet

fig 3. A Georgian mahogany lowboy with three drawers, pierced brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 3. Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian

Of a versatile size, equally suited to a hallway, dining room or study

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This is a wonderfully complete and attractive antique Georgian lowboy, offering timeless elegance and practical charm for any refined interior.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A Georgian mahogany lowboy with three drawers, pierced brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 4. Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 80cm (31.5'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 71cm (28'')

Upper Drawer Division Width: 15.5cm (6'')

Upper Drawer Division Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Upper Drawer Division Height: 6cm (2.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Georgian Mahogany Lowboy to the Georgian era.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244491
Dealers Internal Ref
26389
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Georgian mahogany lowboy with three drawers, pierced brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
Antique Lowboy, English, Occasional, Cutlery Stand, Correspondence, Georgian
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, brass batwing escutcheons, pad feet, dovetail drawer construction
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian lowboy is an English mahogany occasional and side table dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1780. The timber exhibits a warm caramel hue and fine grain interest with a desirably aged patina. The piece stands 71 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, featuring a classically arranged top long drawer above two short lower drawers. Each drawer fascia hosts brass drop handles, set upon iconic batwing backplates alongside a central brass keyhole escutcheon. The framework rests upon a quartet of tall cabriole legs terminating in splayed pad feet. In a contemporary home, this versatile side table works well in a hallway, dining room, or study, providing practical storage for personal correspondence or cutlery. The upper drawer contains internal divisions while the lower drawers offer sectioned and open compartments. Solid joints and construction complete this functional antique for everyday use in any refined interior.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, the Georgian lowboy is a small table featuring a single row or configuration of drawers set above legs that are typically turned, straight, or cabriole in shape. Designed as a dressing table or side table, it reflects the balanced proportions and restrained decorative motifs characteristic of British cabinetmaking during the Georgian reigns.

English lowboys were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and later imported dense mahogany. Drawer linings were frequently fashioned from pine or oak using hand-cut dovetail joints, while brass drop handles and decorative backplates provided functional ornamentation.

Authentic 18th-century lowboys display hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-sawn timber marks on the rear or underside, and legitimate age-related wear around the handles and feet. The brass hardware often shows cast irregularities, and original finish patination typically varies in tone according to natural light exposure over centuries.

A lowboy serves effectively as an occasional side table in a living room, a hallway entry piece, or a vanity table in a bedroom. Its compact footprint allows it to bridge classic and contemporary aesthetics when paired with clean-lined modern ceramics or abstract wall art.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Protect the surface by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays, and position the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and finish cracking.
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