Summary:
• Item: Side Table
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Width (folded open): 2ft
• Rotating folding top
• Moulded edge
• Mahogany lined drawer
• Hand dovetailed drawer
• Original swan neck brass handle & floral escutcheon
• Satinwood string inlay to top, legs, drawer front & tray
• Floral marquetry inlay to top & tray
• Pierced fretwork gallery to tray
• Straight tapering block legs
• Original brass & mug castors
• Lovely rich colour
• Solid in joint
• Excellent original condition
• Ideal as a side / hall / occasional table
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany folding drop leaf side table, circa 1910, displaying a lovely rich colour, in excellent original condition. The table boasts a moulded three-leaf rotating folding top, displaying central floral marquetry inlay and satinwood string inlay. The top is folded open by raising the two leaves and then rotating the top clockwise by 90°, whereby the leaves will be naturally supported by the length of the table. Below is a single flush working drawer, which is mahogany lined, hand dovetailed and runs smoothly. It also features the original swan neck brass handle & floral escutcheon and is decorated with further satinwood string inlay. Below, the table features shaped spandrels to the front & rear. Further below, the straight tapering block legs, which also feature string inlay, are united by a shelf. The shelf boasts a pierced fretwork gallery, as well as floral marquetry and further satinwood string inlay. The table legs terminate on the original brass & mug castors. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
This item features a lovely rich mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This folding Edwardian mahogany side table would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room to the hallway. The table would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This folding side table is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, top and inside of drawer, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). The drawer is in good working order and closes flush to the frame. The drawer features the original swan neck brass handle & floral escutcheon. All inlay is intact and in excellent condition. The table has a fantastic rich colour and patination. This table is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Table height = 71.5cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Width (top closed) = 41.2cm or 16¼” or 1ft 4¼”
Depth (top closed) = 60.9cm or 24” or 2ft
Width (top open) = 60.9cm or 24” or 2ft
Depth (top open) = 76.9cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Knee height = 69.8cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
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