George 111 Mahogany Tray Top Commode 18th Century

Name: George 111 Mahogany Tray Top Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA470442
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGalleried tray top, Cut-out handles, Brass oval drop handle, Shaped apron
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This George III mahogany tray-top commode belongs to the Georgian period and has a warm brown colour. The piece presents a galleried tray top with cut-out side handles, a single cupboard door secured with a brass drop catch handle, and a converted commode drawer fitted with an oval plate brass drop handle. Below the drawer sits a shaped apron, and the structure is supported by straight square front legs with visible brass hinges on the right side of the door. The furniture measures 76 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 46 cm deep in practical terms. In a modern home, this bedside table functions well next to a bed to hold a lamp, book, or personal items while providing concealed storage within the cabinet and drawer spaces. Its traditional English country house design integrates easily into bedrooms or dressing rooms seeking period character and compact storage solutions.

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Originating in 18th-century Britain during the reign of King George III, a tray-top commode is a small cabinet featuring a raised, galleried top with cut-out handles, designed originally as a bedside night cupboard with enclosed storage.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid cuban or honduran mahogany, featuring secondary timbers such as pine or oak for interior drawer linings, alongside cast brass handles and hinges.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer bottoms with grain running crosswise, hand-planed back panels, and natural oxidisation on untouched interior wood surfaces.

A tray-top commode functions effectively as a sophisticated bedside table or occasional side cabinet in a living area, serving as a functional counterpoint to minimalist modern upholstered furniture.

Preserve the natural timber patina by dusting regularly with a dry soft cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually, and placing the object away from direct heat sources and sunlight.

E W Cousins and Son

George 111 Mahogany Tray Top Commode