19th Century English Mahogany Demi-Lune Side Table

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An elegant 19th-century English demi-lune table, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its classical half-moon form, slender tapered legs … Read more An elegant 19th-century English demi-lune table, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its classical half-moon form, slender tapered legs and beautifully figured timber. The generously proportioned demi-lune top creates a graceful architectural silhouette while allowing the table to sit neatly against a wall. Its substantial 129 cm width provides an excellent surface for lamps, artwork, flowers or decorative objects without projecting excessively into the surrounding room. The table is raised upon four elegant tapered legs, creating a refined and beautifully balanced profile while providing excellent strength and stability. The restrained construction reflects the understated elegance associated with quality Georgian and Regency-influenced furniture. Particularly appealing is the mahogany itself, displaying pronounced natural grain and attractive figuring throughout. Deep, warm colour and a mature patina developed through generations of age and use give the timber considerable richness and authentic period character. The simplicity of the design allows the quality of the mahogany, elegant proportions and graceful demi-lune form to remain the principal decorative features. Very well constructed and presented in good antique condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its 19th-century origin. with its substantial width and relatively shallow 60.5 cm depth, this is a highly versatile period table. Its classic half-moon profile makes it particularly well suited as a console table, hallway table or decorative side table within an entrance hall, drawing room, dining room or sophisticated period interior. Dimensions: Height: 72 cm Width: 129 cm Depth: 60.5 cm See less