How were lowboys used originally?

Eighteenth-century households utilised lowboys primarily as dressing tables for grooming or as compact writing desks for correspondence. Their modest scale allowed placement in bedrooms, dressing rooms, and smaller parlours. Over time, these versatile tables adapted to various domestic roles, functioning equally well as side tables in hallways or serving surfaces in dining spaces.

How do I date a walnut lowboy?

Dating relies on examining construction methods, timber types, and hardware alongside overall stylistic cues. Eighteenth-century examples display hand-cut joinery and authentic period patina, while pieces from the nineteen-twenties often show revival characteristics. Secondary woods like oak, specific handle designs, and the presence of feather banding or burr veneers provide further clues to whether a piece originates from the Georgian era or later periods.

Can a lowboy work as a desk?

Many lowboys function effectively as writing desks due to their comfortable height and convenient drawer storage. The kneehole space underneath allows a chair to tuck in easily. Buyers often select these pieces for modern home offices or studies where standard desks prove too bulky or visually heavy for the room.

What is the difference between Georgian and revival pieces?

Georgian pieces date from the eighteenth century, carrying genuine age, period construction methods, and historical wear. Revival pieces emerged later, particularly around nineteen-twenty, recreating earlier Queen Anne and George II styles. While both utilise walnut and traditional forms, revival items reflect twentieth-century craftsmanship interpreting historic aesthetics rather than contemporary domestic production.

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A walnut lowboy dressing table offers compact, elegant surface space and drawers, appealing to collectors seeking period craftsmanship.

19th century

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Quality Dutch Burr-walnut Lowboy

From Georgian Antiques

£2,650

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18th century

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Georgian Walnut Side Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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Antique Georgian Revival Lowboy, English, Walnut, Hall, Side Table, Edwardian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Georgian Revival Lowboy, English, Walnut, Hall, Side Table, Edwardian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,895

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Antique, Lowboy, English, Georgian, Walnut, Side Table, Early C19th, Circa 1800

18th century

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Antique, Lowboy, English, Georgian, Walnut, Side Table, Early C19th, Circa 1800

From London Fine Antiques

£2,495

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1920 - 1940

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Dressing Table, Walnut, Art Deco.

From Antiques Online Ltd

£345

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Art Deco Stylish Dressing Table in Walnut, C1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Stylish Dressing Table in Walnut, C1930

From Art Deco World

£1,950

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Attractive Burr Walnut Side Table Low Boy

1900 - 1920

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Attractive Burr Walnut Side Table Low Boy

From John Howkins Antiques

£595

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18th century

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An Early 18th Century Walnut Side Table, C.1720

From Spitalfields House

£3,200

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1900 - 1920

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Occassional Table

From Gaylords Antiques

£395

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18th century

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Early 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy

From Holmes Antiques

£2,600

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Listings feature walnut lowboy dressing tables spanning the early eighteenth century through to the nineteen-thirties, incorporating Queen Anne and Georgian styles.

19th century

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Walnut Lowboy

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,875

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18th century

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18th C American Lowboy Circa 1750

From Timberhill Gallery

£2,750

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18th century

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French 18th Century Side Table in Walnut

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,250

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18th century

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A Mid 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy C1750-1770

From Buckingham Interiors

£795

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18th century

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18th Century George II Walnut Lowboy C1740-60

From Buckingham Interiors

£895

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Stunning Edwardian Antique Walnut Low Boy

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Edwardian Antique Walnut Low Boy

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£795

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Walnut Lowboy Dressing Table

Quality Dutch Burr-walnut Lowboy

Georgian Walnut Side Table

Antique Georgian Revival Lowboy, English, Walnut, Hall, Side Table, Edwardian

Antique, Lowboy, English, Georgian, Walnut, Side Table, Early C19th, Circa 1800

Dressing Table, Walnut, Art Deco.

Art Deco Stylish Dressing Table in Walnut, C1930

Attractive Burr Walnut Side Table Low Boy

An Early 18th Century Walnut Side Table, C.1720

Occassional Table

Early 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy

Walnut Lowboy

18th C American Lowboy Circa 1750

French 18th Century Side Table in Walnut

A Mid 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy C1750-1770

18th Century George II Walnut Lowboy C1740-60

Stunning Edwardian Antique Walnut Low Boy

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