What is a late georgian buffet table used for?

These pieces functioned as sideboards, serving tables, and dumb waiters in grand dining rooms. They held heavy serving dishes, silver, and glassware before and during meals. In modern interiors, they serve similar practical roles in dining spaces or hallways as console surfaces and storage units.

How do I identify a Sheraton style piece?

Sheraton style pieces feature straight tapering legs, delicate proportions, and contrasting geometric inlay work. Cabinet makers utilised satinwood and boxwood stringing on mahogany surfaces. They appear in bow front and demi-lune configurations typical of the late eighteenth century.

What is a folding dumb waiter?

A folding dumb waiter is a multi-tiered stand with hinged shelves that drop down when not in use. They allowed dining rooms to function efficiently with fewer attendants. Craftsmen built these with circular or octagonal revolving trays mounted on central pillars.

Where should I place a serpentine sideboard?

Serpentine sideboards require a prominent wall space in a dining room or large hallway to display their curved facades. Their sweeping front lines need clearance to be fully appreciated. Ensure the surrounding floor space complements the substantial depth of these eighteenth-century forms.

How do I care for antique mahogany furniture?

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the timber and veneer from drying out. Consistent indoor humidity protects the original polish and boxwood inlay. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that damage aged surfaces.

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These late georgian buffet table selections comprise formal dining room sideboards, serving pieces and dumb waiters designed for aristocratic service.

Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

18th century

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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

From M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Cross-banded Mahogany Serving Table of Sheraton Revival Design .

1900 - 1920

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Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Cross-banded Mahogany Serving Table of Sheraton Revival Design .

From M Lees and Sons

£850

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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany 3-Tier Circular Revolving ' Dumb-waiter'.

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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany 3-Tier Circular Revolving ' Dumb-waiter'.

From M Lees and Sons

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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Folding 3-Tier Circular 'Dumb-waiter'.

Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Period Satinwood Cross-banded Mahogany Serving Table of Sheraton Revival Design .

Late C18th George III Period Mahogany 3-Tier Circular Revolving ' Dumb-waiter'.

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