Vintage Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1980s, Set of 2

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Crossbanded borders and delicate boxwood stringing frame the rectangular tops of this matching pair of low cabinets, accented by cleanly … Read more Crossbanded borders and delicate boxwood stringing frame the rectangular tops of this matching pair of low cabinets, accented by cleanly moulded outer edges. Built in the traditional Georgian taste, each cabinet combines a practical top surface with a shallow upper frieze drawer positioned directly above an open lower storage recess. The warm mahogany veneers display straight, even grain patterns complemented by mellow reddish-brown tones. Beneath the top, each single drawer is constructed with traditional dovetailed joints and framed with fine cockbeading around the front perimeter. The drawer fronts repeat the decorative inlay of the upper surface, bordered by matching crossbanding and fine string lines. Each drawer is fitted with a cast brass swing handle mounted on a shaped backplate, and slides smoothly into the carcass to sit completely flush with the surrounding frame. The lower tier consists of a deep, open alcove that offers convenient space for books, storage baskets, or bedside essentials. This three-sided enclosure provides rigid structural strength while maintaining an airy, accessible format. The lower perimeter transitions into an plinth base with a traditional cavetto moulding around the top edge, grounding each stand securely and cleanly terminating the upright panels. Crafted as late twentieth-century reproductions, these versatile pieces function equally well as bedside nightstands or flanking occasional tables beside a sofa. with compact proportions measuring 55 cm in height, 49.5 cm in width, and 42 cm in depth, they offer substantial storage capacity while fitting easily into rooms with limited floor area. See less