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A fine quality George III period mahogany Pembroke Table, having well figured and crossbanded oblong top, with two drop flaps over one long frieze drawer.

Raised on elegant turned central column, terminating on four splayed legs with original brass castors.

Circa 1800.

Height - 28in.
Width - 26in (flaps down).
Width - 44in (flaps up).
Depth - 21in.

Pembroke tables became one of the most popular pieces of furniture around the mid 18th century due to their versatility and plethora of different uses.

In fact George Hepplewhite himself actually described Pembroke tables as the most useful of tables. 

Many references can be found to them in the literature of the time, with people such as Jane Austen even describing them being used for dining at, or having papers kept in to use them as a writing table.

There is even reference to them in other places as being used for ladies to do their embroidery at.  

It is certain that they are incredibly versatile, even in today's world and can be used for many, many different purposes.

The ability to use the two flaps to create significant variation in the size of the table top surface is certainly a popular feature.

This particular table is a good example because it is constructed from good quality mahogany with a well figured, clean surface to the top and crossbanded decoration.

It is also raised on an extremely elegant turned central column and retains it's original brass castors.





Stock number

7606

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