Georgian Mahogany Side Table

A contemporary pair of teak and chrome side or end table dating to circa 1970s. Each table having a rectangular polished teak top with an tubular chrome shaped base. Of...

He moulded oblong top lacquered on a red ground decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese figures at a lakeside above a shallow frieze painted with prunus and diaper on slender square tapering legs. Chinoiserie has influenced European furniture styles since the 17th Century and never really fallen out of fashion. Japanning had a surge in popularity in the 1820’s due the extensive use of chinoiserie and orientalist used by the Prince Regent...

A very fine pair of late 18th century original painted demilune pier tables reminiscent of the work of Seddon, Sons and Shackleton. English circa 1795. An elegant and rare pair...

A superb 19th century Regency period mahogany centre table on a finely carved rare and unusual base. English, circa 1825. The circular flame mahogany book-match veneered tilt-top, raised upon a turned column with finely carved acanthus leaf base in addition to three scrolled supports, over a triform base, terminating on winged carved lion paw feet and recessed brass castors. This well drawn table...

A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table on monopodia legs of exceptional quality and design, in the manner of George Smith, stamped Chas Norman, whom was associated with the work of Gillows. Labelled ‘Morning Room’. English, Regency period, circa 1810. Rarely seen, the crescent shaped ended rectangular top, beautifully lined with the original gilt tooled leather writing surface, enclosed by a mahogany cross-banded border and reeded edge. The frieze, containing four finely chosen fiddle-back mahogany drawers, two pairs to opposing sides, each retaining the original gadrooned carved ebonised knob handles. The perimeters having a finely ebonised cockbead, whilst the drawer liners being executed in mahogany retain the original recessed brass locks, which look to have never been removed. Flanking the drawers are bead-moulded ebonised panels which conform to either end above a reeded mould. Raised on four boldly designed and imposing, crisply carved, ebonised and parcel-gilt leopard monopodia supports, of wonderful original waxed condition. The Egyptian leopards mask above a bold breast decorated with carved gilt anthemion and guilloche motifs, finishing on a finely detailed carved leg and paw foot. The condition is excellent, retaining the original hand-dyed and gilt tooled waxed leather writing surface along with original locks, handles and ebonising with gilt-work to the legs. Commissioned for what presumes to be a private collection and due to its condition, being obvious to see, this writing table has been home to an important household. Labelled ‘Morning Library’ to the underside, whilst in this exemplary condition strongly suggests this striking piece of Regency furniture has furnished the library of the said house for the majority of its life. As can be noted, this is an extremely rare, elegant, early Regency writing table of exceptional colour, which corresponds with designs of the celebrated furniture maker and designer George Smith, workmanship of Gillows, being stamped to the underside Chas Norman four times. George Smith (1756 - 1826) was one of the most influential furniture designers of the English Regency Period (1811-1830). Smith, who began his pattern-book in 1804, wrote of ‘the great taste and elegance’ of this design. In 1808 he published his influential and definitive text on Regency interior Design titled ‘ A Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration’ and classed himself as ‘Upholder Extraordinary to His Royal Excellency the Prince of Wales’…The Prince Regent. Smith was inspired in his designs from his earlier career as an Egyptologist, producing drawings incorporating motifs of Leopards heads and paws, Lions, sphinx’s, anthemia, and griffons amongst others. Charles Heathcote Tatham (1772-1842) published ‘Etchings, Representing the Best Examples of Ancient Ornamental Architecture; Drawn from the Originals in Rome, and Other Parts of Italy During the Years 1794, 1795, and 1796’, in which he illustrated an antique tripod table...

A wonderful 18th century George III quill work (scrollwork) tea caddy of hexagon form. English circa 1790 Finely executed, this very attractive caddy ...

An antique occasional table from England. Classic Georgian shape. Mahogany with a rich grain and patina. One wide drawer with classic brass handles under reeded edge. Would make a su...

A very good quality and extremely unusual late 18th century mahogany childs size side table having superbly figured top over one frieze drawer raised on elegant square tapering legs Not to be confused with miniature, sample, or even dolls house  furniture...

A delightful early George III period 18th century mahogany Serpentine side table of exceptional untouched colour and Patina having well figured top over one frieze drawer with Ori...

A very attractive and good quality late 18th century Georgian Mahogany side table with well figured top, over three frieze drawers retain...

Georgian style mahogany wine table. Standing upon typical georgian style swept legs with pad feet. circa 1900. The ring turned and fluted column featuring carve acanthus leaves. ...

Georgian Mahogany wine table. 19th century This wine table stands upon shaped legs with pad feet. Featuring a ring turned column of classical form and a circular flip top complete...