1770 Georgian Solid Mahogany Side Table With Prince of Wales Hardware

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1770 Georgian Solid Mahogany Side Table with Prince of Wales Hardware
A stately example of late 18th-century English craftsmanship, this … Read more 1770 Georgian Solid Mahogany Side Table with Prince of Wales Hardware
A stately example of late 18th-century English craftsmanship, this Solid Mahogany Side Table dates to circa 1770 and features its original Prince of Wales motif brass hardware—a regal detail associated with the heir apparent to the British throne. The table’s clean lines, tapered legs, and rich patina reflect the restrained elegance of the Georgian period, while the single drawer offers practical storage with historical charm.
- Date: Circa 1770, Georgian England
- Material: Solid mahogany with original brass Prince of Wales drawer pulls
- Dimensions: 32x17.5x29 23" knee clearance
- Condition: Excellent antique condition; original hardware intact, finish shows age-appropriate wear
- Provenance: Acquired from a private estate in Yorkshire, England; imported to Chicago in the 1980s
This piece likely served as a writing or occasional table in a Georgian home, and its survival with original hardware is a testament to its quality and care. The Prince of Wales feathers—three ostrich plumes encircled by a coronet—are a rare decorative flourish, often reserved for high-status commissions. See less