George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy

Name: George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA444706
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine top, Shaped apron, Swan-neck handles, Square legs
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Georgian lowboy table stands 70 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. The piece is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by brass hardware. The top displays a serpentine profile with a small gallery back, short return ends, and a thumb-moulded edge. Below the top sits one long drawer positioned over two shorter drawers, all fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and pine linings. The lower edge features a distinct shaped apron, and the structure is supported by straight square chamfered legs. In a modern home, this table functions well as a side table on a stairway landing or in a hallway for surface storage and display. The classic styling integrates smoothly into traditional and English country house interiors while providing practical tabletop space and three functional drawers for organisation.

FAQs

A lowboy is an 18th-century small table fitted with drawers, originating in Great Britain during the Georgian era. Crafted primarily from mahogany, it was designed as a versatile piece for bedrooms and dressing rooms, functioning as a dressing table or side accent.

Georgian lowboys were typically crafted using dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany for exterior surfaces, valued for its fine grain and stability. Secondary timber such as pine or oak was used for interior drawer linings, accompanied by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, uneven tool marks on the underside, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age. Original brassware usually shows oxidation on the reverse and marks from cast manufacturing methods.

A lowboy functions effectively as a hallway console table, a quiet focal point on a stair landing, or an occasional side desk in a living area. Modern interiors often pair these warm timber pieces with contemporary artwork or structured lighting to contrast traditional forms with clean lines.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood patina. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme fluctuations in humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.

E W Cousins and Son

George 111 Mahogany Serpentine Top 3 Drawer Lowboy