Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Bedside Night Tables (England, circa 1780)
Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Bedside Night Tables (England, circa 1780)
A Very Good Quality, Extremely Well Matched, Pair Of Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Bedside Night Tables, Or Tray Top Commodes, Having Galleried Tops With Pierced Handles, Over Sliding Tambour Cupboard Doors And Converted Pull Out Drawers, With Replacement Old Brass Handles, Raised On Square Chamfered Legs.
These are a good example of the stereotypical Georgian bedside night table. At some point in their history they have been matched together into a pair, which is extremely common due to a relentless demand over many years for matching tables either side of a bed, in combination to the relative scarcity and therefore extremely high price of any true pairs which can occasionally be found on the market.
The differences are relatively minor, with just some ever so slightly different mouldings in places, plus one being half an inch wider and quarter of an inch deeper than the other the only real difference to speak of, alongside the handles being positioned at a slightly different height. Frankly, it takes extremely close inspection, with them side by side and back to back to notice any differences at all, so either side of a bed or similar there is absolutely no way one would be able to see any differences.
It is indeed quite possible that they were made in the same workshop originally. The tambour door is a very functional feature, meaning less space is required than those which have cupboard doors that open out. They retain a nice rich colour and patina.
The design continues to prove an extremely popular option for bedside tables due to its relative sturdiness, especially when compared to various other bedside options, the storage its able to offer and the tray type tops which make it much less likely items perched on the top will get knocked over.
As with all items we offer for sale this Pair Of Bedside Tables have been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that they are in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home.
Circa 1780.
Height 30.5in.
Width 19.5in. (table 1).
Width 20in. (table 2).
Depth 16.75in (table 1).
Depth 17in (table 2).


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Canada Delivery - £ 1000 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 600 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 100 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.

We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.