1780s Tables

A fine George II mahogany dumbwaiter, the three-tier graduated dumbwaiter with dish top shelves, a tapered central pedestal with carved spiral-turn...

In the French taste with hinged square top with satinwood oval inlay opening to expose a compartment over a false drawer and a working drawer over a tambour door, slightly splayed le...

A fine pair of 18th century George III Hepplewhite period floral marquetry inlaid demi-lune card tables attributed to John Cobb. The semi-elliptical sabico and floral marquetry top is bordered and framed with a half moon of satin birch and box wood banding and crossbanded with an outer banding of tulipwood. The bouquet of flowers is most striking and displays some of the finest floral marquetry; the quality is exceptional and the detail and use of various exotic woods is exemplary. The sabico frieze is shallow and crossbanded with tulipwood and flanked with inlaid satinwood flutes raised on crossbanded and tapered legs that stand on elegant block feet. In excellent original condition and has achieved a warm and lightly sun kissed colour and patina to the premium grade figured mahogany. Circa 1775 - 1785 John Cobb (c.1710–1778) was an English cabinetmaker and upholsterer. His work was once overshadowed by that of Thomas Chippendale but he is now regarded as being among England’s greatest furniture makers. He is thought to come from Ashby, Norfolk and was the son of John Cobb and Mary Holmes. It is believed that John Cobb was apprenticed in 1729 to Timothy Money (fl 1724–59), a Norwich upholsterer. In 1755 he married Sukey, a daughter of the cabinetmaker Giles Grendey and is said to have acquired a ‘singularly haughty character’, strutting ‘in full dress of the most superb and costly kind...through his workshops giving orders to his men’, and on one occasion earning a rebuke from George III. He worked with William Vile from 1750 until 1765 in premises at 72, the corner house of St Martin’s Lane and Long Acre. In the early 1750s, William Hallett, another cabinetmaker of the time, formed a working syndicate with Vile and Cobb. Vile and Cobb supplied furniture to the leading patrons of the day including George III and Queen Charlotte, the 1st Earl of Leicester at Holkham Hall, the 4th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth and the 4th Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. Vile and Cobb held the Royal Warrant from 1761 until April 1764 when Vile retired. While Vile created works in an Anglicised Rococo style, Cobb’s furniture of the 1770s was executed in an elegant Neoclassical style. Cobb was well known for his haughty disposition which did not always endear him to his customers, so it was no surprise that the Royal Warrant was awarded to two of their employees William France and John Bradburne instead of Cobb himself. Some of Cobb's work is in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. Following Vile's retirement in 1764, Cobb carried on in business with the assistance of his foreman, Samuel Reynolds (fl 1751–85). He made furniture to very high standards and earned a reputation for exquisite marquetry: Hester Thrale, the writer and friend of Dr Johnson, compared the inlaid floors at Sceaux, France, to ‘the most high prized Cabinet which Mr Cobb can produce to captivate the Eyes of his Customers’. Inlay in tropical woods, particularly satinwood, was an important element of Neo-classical furniture. In 1772-4 Cobb produced an ‘Extra neat Inlaid Commode’ and two stands en suite for Paul Methuen at Corsham Court, Wilts, which survive in situ. In 1772 he was implicated in the smuggling of furniture from France. His most extensive work was for the 6th Earl of Coventry at Croome Court, Worcs, between 1765 and 1773. This included a large mahogany...

Circa 1780 Dumbwaiter, English, George III. Great color & form. Fine faded island mahogany. Each standard is carved with a swirled urn. Raised on tripod base, the snake feet with ins...

English Hepplewhite mahogany bow front sideboard with one board top, three upper case drawers, lower flanking cellarette and hinged drawer, rectangular inlaid birds eye maple, arched...

English Regency mahogany folding two tier dumb waiter with turned centered bulbous pedestal terminating on splayed legs with original brass casters. Late 18th Century

American Chippendale maple serpentine tilt top tea table with a turned bulbous ringed pedestal, original brass locking mechanism. and resting on the original tripod legs with scrolle...

18th Century mahogany kneehole desk, having a wonderfully figured moulded edge top above a selection of seven drawers with the original brass plate handles and escutcheon, hinged cup...

An unusual late 18th Century Hepplewhite period Centre Table, having plum pudding mahogany & kingwood crossbanded octagonal top, raised on spiral twist stem ending on fluted umbrella...

This unique table has the original finish and patina. The top has an ogee molded edge. The drawer is crossbanded with mahogany and has boxwood edging and string inlay. The drawer als...

Nicolas Grevenich Convertible music stand France, last quarter 18th century. Bois de rose and oak Measures: H 26.77 in; when open H max 44.09 in Top: 16.14 in x 12.79 in; when open...

A George III period mahogany kneehole desk of good size, with the original brasses and lovely one piece top. The whole piece is of great colour and patina, circa 1780 This desk is...

French oval gilt carved wood and gesso four-drawer occasional table with the original marble top, decorative skirt with flanking corner foliage medallions, garland swags, and resting...

English Regency mahogany bow front sideboard with crosshatched bulbous urn finial gallery, centered scrolled acanthus floral candelabra, flanking oval book matched cabinet...

A fabulous quality early 18th Century mahogany oval Pembroke table, having a wonderful solid figured top with a moulded edge, single oak lined drawer at one end with brass ring handl...

Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back, sides and top. The writing top is framed by...

Unique Louis XVI table, beautifully carved apron and legs, the top with a stunning rhombus veneer decor. Two drawers. A combination of walnut and elm. In excellent condition. Beaut...

This English walnut vintners table is a fine example of classic design and craftsmanship, featuring a circular top and an elegant tripod base. The exquisite patina enhances its appea...

18th Century mahogany tripod / wine table, the circular mahogany top sitting on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned column termin...

Lovely mahogany wine table from the 18th century. This table features a solid mahogany tilt top on tripod legs. The table has been restored and in a very nice condition.

18th century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top decorated with a gallery around the edge, the gallery consisting of various turned spindles, supported on a turned...

18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported on an elegant turned column terminating with three slender shaped and carved legs....

English satinwood and ebony string patera inlaid seven-drawer knee hole desk with original brasses, prospect door, and terminating on original bracket feet. Late 18th century.

18th Century mahogany serpentine shaped tea / side table, the back leg pulling out to support the hinged rectangular top to form a square tea table, lovely figure top, with the friez...

Folding table / Dining tableThe dining table from South Jutland with original painting from 1780 is an impressive piece of furniture history that bears the unique aesthetics and craf...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime late 18th to early 19th century circa 1780-1820 Georgian fold over card table with Sheraton inl...

18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported on an elegant turned column terminating with three slender shaped legs. Having a ...

Antique carved and gilded table in Baroque Style. Second half of the 1700s Beautiful and important living room, center table. Lacquered white with gold leaf trim, the top is shaped ...

A lovely quality 18th century Dutch marquetry walnut side table, profusely inlaid all over with decorative floral marquetry inlay, the shaped hinged top opening up and flipping over ...

18th century American Hepplewhite cherry drop leaf table, circa 1780, having a shaped top with fluted shallow leaves, raised on square tapering legs...

18th Century carved mahogany tripod / wine table, having a lovely figured circular mahogany top supported on a turned and fluted column terminating with three slender shaped legs wit...

With highly figured hinged tops and borders painted with scrolling poppies, baize lined interior, frieze with central panel with painted eagle, square tapered legs headed by flower d...

18th century George III mahogany circular tip up table on tripod base. The circular top on a turned pod, carved with acanthus leaves on the knee terminati...

18th Century mahogany tripod / wine table, the circular mahogany top sitting on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned and carved co...

Louis XVI Side Table or Desk – Germany, 1780-1800, Cherry Veneer with Neoclassical Inlays Discover the elegance of this Louis XVI side table or desk, crafted in Germany between 1780...

This is a very unusual candle stand made from maple and oak. It has a stationary oak dish top, maple turned urn shaped pedestal with three maple tu...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany tilt top table with fluted column base A wonderfully decorative and super original Georgian occasional table...

18th Century George III mahogany occasional tip-up table. The circular top on bird cage pod with three out splayed legs.

An elegant and beautiful Louis XV style burled mahogany and kingwood veneer corner games table. Gilded bronze knobs and sabots. 2 drawers. Top opens to 30" x 30". Gilded embosse...

An oval shape 18th century Louis XV table with marble top. Features green striped interior of drawer. French, circa 1780-1800.

A remarkable, twelve sided, intricately veneered and inlaid, 18th c. Italian, marquetry center table. The mother-of-pearl embellished top medalli...

A superb 18th century mahogany tripod table, having a wonderful figured circular top supported on a turned column terminating with three slender shaped legs. Lovely colour and in exc...

A hand-carved, solid walnut, single drawer, Tuscan console table. The top featuring it's original, marble slab sits above four tapering, turned le...

This George III mahogany table is a testament to classic English craftsmanship. It features a refined design with shaped octagonal legs connected by H stretchers, offering both stabi...