George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table 18th Century

Name: George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA704630
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorge IV
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsArched apron, Turned legs, Brass rosette knobs, Kneehole recess
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This George IV side table is constructed from warm brown mahogany with oak-lined drawers. The piece exhibits a bow-front top with a double-moulded edge, positioned above two long upper drawers and two short lower drawers. These flank a central kneehole recess featuring an arched apron, corner brackets with half veneers, roundel-decorated corners, and moulded outlines. The drawers are fitted with embossed brass rosette knobs. The structure is supported on ring-turned tapered legs terminating in vase-shaped feet. Practical for everyday use, this table measures 85 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. It functions as a side table or console surface in a hallway, living room, or study, offering storage drawers for smaller items.

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Produced during the reign of King George IV (18201830), kneehole tables reflect the transitional design aesthetic between late Georgian elegance and Regency symmetry. These tables were designed with a recessed centre section to accommodate a sitters legs, serving as functional writing desks or dressing tables in upper-class nineteenth-century homes.

Furniture makers predominantly utilized solid mahogany and mahogany veneers for high-grade pieces, valued for durability and rich grain patterns. Drawer linings were frequently constructed from oak or pine, while drawer handles and escutcheons were cast from brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, hand-turned legs with characteristic Regency reeding or ring moldings, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age. Cast brass hardware from this period often displays slight hand-finished irregularities and natural surface oxidisation.

A kneehole side table functions effectively as an entryway console table, a compact home office writing desk, or a bedroom vanity. Pair the rich mahogany tones with modern neutral wall colours, contemporary table lamps, or minimal ceramic decorative accents to complement the historic woodwork.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.

E W Cousins and Son

George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table

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