Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinets, 1940, Set of 2

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Moulded edge profiles frame the rectangular tops of this matched pair of mahogany bedside cabinets, executed in the traditional Georgian … Read more Moulded edge profiles frame the rectangular tops of this matched pair of mahogany bedside cabinets, executed in the traditional Georgian taste and dating to circa 1940. Each stand is arranged with a single frieze drawer over an enclosed cupboard, presenting rich flame mahogany veneers across the door panels and drawer fronts. Suspended from decorative brass drop handles, the upper drawers provide neat bedside storage. Directly below, each cupboard door is hung on brass butt hinges and secured by an escutcheon, operating with a single shared key that serves both cabinets. The rich, warm tones of the mahogany grain are complemented by crossbanded mouldings along the base. The cupboards are supported on traditional shaped bracket feet, providing stable elevation and clean lines suited to both classic and eclectic interiors. While originally conceived as bedroom nightstands or pot cupboards, their compact proportions make them versatile additions as lamp tables, end tables or occasional side storage in a living room or study. Each cabinet measures approximately 45 cm wide by 35 cm deep, standing 69.5 cm in overall height. Their balanced scale ensures they offer generous internal capacity without intruding heavily on floor space, fitting comfortably alongside modern or antique bed frames. See less