Salisbury Antiques Centre

Description

An impressive 19th century mahogany side table, richly carved in the Chippendale taste. The rectangular top is banded in beautifully figured mahogany above a frieze of three drawers over another set of three, each retaining its original brass drop handles and finished with fine hand-cut dovetails. The drawers are framed by intricate egg-and-dart and bead mouldings.

The table is raised on six square-section tapering legs, each adorned with crisply carved acanthus and bellflower motifs, terminating in block feet. Deeply carved corner brackets with anthemion and foliate details add grandeur and classical balance. This substantial piece would work perfectly as a statement console, serving table, or hall table in a Georgian or traditional setting.