Antique English Victorian Pair of Small Mahogany Bedsides Tables / Chests / Cabinets / Nightstands (Circa 1840)

A fine quality English pair of Victorian antique small Mahogany bedsides, with later adapted legs, constructed from figured mahogany, with two drawers and small proportions, circa 1840, in excellent condition.

Summary:

• Item: Antique Pair of Small Mahogany Bedsides
• Circa: 1840
• Period: Early Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured mahogany
• Small proportions
• Two drawers
• Hand-dovetailed ash drawer linings
• Moulded frieze
• Later “Bamboo” shaped ring-turned legs
• Low cross-stretcher bar
• Stunning figured mahogany drawer fronts
• Decorative reeded beading
• Supporting square moulded skirt
• Stunning colour & patination
• Very good quality
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

A fine quality English pair of Victorian antique small Mahogany bedsides, with later adapted legs, constructed from figured mahogany, with two drawers and small proportions, circa 1840, in excellent condition.  This small Victorian pair of bedside cabinets feature flat tops with a round-edged moulded top.  The frames comprise two elegant figured mahogany drawers, retaining the original knobs.  The ash drawer linings are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints.  The lower frame is finished with a matching round moulded frieze.  The Victorian small Mahogany bedside tables are raised on four later elegant ring-turned “bamboo” shaped legs, which are united by a ring-turned cross stretchers.  Ideal for use as a pair period bedsides or pair of lamp tables in any small room.  The frames and legs are constructed from solid mahogany.  At this time, England was importing the best quality mahogany from the British colonies.

This pair of mahogany bedside tables would look superb in a variety of rooms, in either a contemporary or traditional setting.  They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional.  So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

History of the Bedside / Nightstand:

The earliest bedside tables / nightstands in the late 18^th century, were use to house a bedrooms’ chamber pot, as most housed did not have the luxury of plumbed bathrooms and took the form of a cabinet (which housed the chamber pot), with a drawer above.  As time progressed and with the advent of plumbed bathrooms, the design and shapes of bedside tables evolved, to includes such designs as a bank of drawers.  The nightstand evolved into a useful piece of furniture to stand either side of the bed, to house such items as a lamp, glasses, books and now the mobile phone!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightstand

Source: https://www.laurelcrown.com/the-history-of-nightstands?srsltid=AfmBOooNdKNfr-V5vTEZXbVelPrPK_kbjHWgIRs9czL-xs7uNw33a9NV

Dimensions:

Height = 72cm / 28⅜” / 2ft 4⅜”

Width = 33.5cm / 13¼” / 1ft 1¼”

Depth = 20cm / 7⅞”

Condition Report:

A fine quality English pair of Victorian antique small Mahogany bedsides, with later adapted legs, constructed from figured mahogany, with two drawers and small proportions, circa 1840, in excellent condition.  The bedsides have been adapted from a Victorian dressing table.  The Victorian bedside tables have been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  Therefore, the colour and patination of mahogany is of an excellent standard.  Nominal old use marks to the tops, leading edges and inside the drawers, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The frames are constructed of top-quality solid mahogany and drawer fronts from figured mahogany; which gives a superb colour and patination.  The Victorian tables are solid in joint and ready to use.  This pair of mahogany nightstands are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.

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