A Pair Of George III Harewood Side Tables Attributed To Mayhew And Ince (4487911)

This extraordinary George III-period Pembroke table by London cabinetmakers Ince & Mayhew displays the understated sophistication of the late Georgian era. The surface of the table — including both the central panel and the signature Pembroke hinged flaps — is beautifully detailed with satinwood marquetry, inlaid with a fan medallion and foliate motifs executed with the greatest precision and craftsmanship. The table is set upon slender, tapering legs. The design is indicative of the rising influence of and interest in Neoclassical patterns, favoring motifs from nature or Classical antiquity over the extravagance of the Rococo style. William Ince and John Mayhew joined their skills as furniture designers and cabinetmakers, opening a firm together on Broad Street in 1759. Over the next forty years, the duo would execute many commissions, and develop a volume of engraved designs entitled The Universal System...

Mayhew & Ince Sheraton style dressing table, circa 1780. A beautiful example of the work of these two well known designers. A partnership of furniture designers, upholsterers and ...

Rectangular top over two drawers raised on square tapered legs and casters. Painted overall with Chinoiserie decoration on a cream colored ground.

With rectangular top over a single drawer with two handles raised on square legs with shaped spandrels.

A fine and rare George III centre table in the manner of Ince & Mayhew. In harewood with fine marquetry inlay. The shape is similar to some of the serpentine commodes of the 18th cen...

The top of this side table has a molded edge and has inlay banding comprised of ebony, rosewood, and satinwood in a repeating rectangle pattern. There are four quarter fans inside th...