Overview
A fine and elegant 19th century mahogany Pembroke table, beautifully decorated with original hand-painted detail throughout. The delicate painted garlands and classical motifs, drop-leaf form, and slender tapering legs with original castors combine to create a charming and versatile piece of English painted furniture with considerable decorative appeal.
Key Features
- 19th century English - mahogany with original hand-painted decoration
- Delicate painted garlands and classical motifs to the top and frieze
- Single frieze drawer
- Two drop leaves - compact or fully extended
- Four slender tapering legs
- Original castors retained
- Versatile - ideal as a lamp table, occasional table, or refined side table
Craftsmanship & Detail
The top and frieze are adorned with delicate painted garlands and classical motifs, all set against a rich mahogany ground - the original hand-painted decoration applied with a lightness and refinement characteristic of the finest English painted furniture of the period. The drop-leaf form, flanked by a single frieze drawer, allows the piece to be used either compactly or fully extended, while the four slender tapering legs terminating in original castors give it an elegant and well-resolved stance. A charming and versatile example equally at home as a lamp table, occasional table, or refined side table in both traditional and contemporary interiors.