Antique English Georgian Cuban Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Dining Side Table (Circa 1790)

Summary:

• Item: Pembroke Side Table
• Circa: 1790
• Wood: Solid Cuban mahogany
• Provenance: England, UK
• Period: Late Georgian
• Two drop leaf sides
• Original bearers / flaps
• Moulded fluted legs
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent quality
• Original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

Here is a fine quality English Georgian solid mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table, circa 1790, in excellent original condition. The table is constructed of top quality solid Cuban mahogany timber and boasts a stunning grain configuration to the leaves. During this period, England was importing top quality timber from its colonies and other countries. The table is constructed with two elegant drop leaves either side. The leaves can be raised to widen the table. The original wooden hinged bearers / flaps underneath the tabletop support the drop leaves. The table stands on four sturdy moulded fluted legs. This is an ideal small dining table, which can accommodate six people with the leaves raised, or is a decorative as a side / occasional table for use around the home.

This style of table was possibly named after the Earl or Countess of Pembroke and the smaller versions were defined as a portable item. Interestingly, it was often used for bedside meals. It was characteristic of Georgian, Neoclassical and Federal styles, including those of Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite. It was known as one of the most useful but fashionable shapes for an antique table of its age.

The item has a rich mahogany brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the conservatory, hallway, to the living room or bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:

Here is a fine quality English Georgian solid mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table, circa 1790, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The top is free from any ink stains or watermarks. Restoration to one hinged corner (see photo) of the table top, which been sympathetically undertaken. The table has been cleaned and French polished by hand to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The leaf hinges are original and are in good working order, as well as the wooden flaps / bearers. The legs are also original. The drop leaf dining table is well constructed, solid in joint, sits firm on the ground and is ready to use.

Dimensions:

Height = 71cm or 28” or 2ft 4”
Width = 123.5cm or 46⅝” or 3ft 10⅝”
Depth (maximum) = 94.2cm or 37⅛” or 3ft 1⅛”
Depth (one leaf folded out) = 73cm or 28¾” or 2ft 4¾”
Depth (both leaves down) = 52.1cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Knee Height (with leaves folded out) = 67.8cm or 26⅝” or 2ft 2⅝”
Knee Height (under frieze ends) = 55.1cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”

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