George III Oval Pembroke Table

George III Oval Pembroke TableA superb quality George III period Pembroke table, in best mahogany with padouk banding, of great colour and patina. English, circa 1790. Why we like it We like the understated elegance of this delightful table, its clean, sleek lines and subtle decoration, and of course its beautiful golden colour, richly patinated over time. Superb quality, original ormolu handles. It is a beautiful piece to look at, useful and versatile in any interior.

5 inches / 47 cm

rare large size

although usually much smaller in size and often with lids

5 in / 75 cm

This quintessentially Regency design with tablet backs

especially the astronomical phenomena connected with sunrise and sunset: Zodiacal light and sun pillars respectively

whose attribution to the firm is widely acknowledged (H

with fluted and achanthus-wrapped capitals

Furniture History (1996)

Its luxury is shown by its exquisite architecture and by the very large number of outstanding works of art discovered

nicely drawn and well proportioned

Another comparable set having more simply embellished backs of the same profile as the Normanton Park chairs and front legs identical to our chairs