The Georgian period describes the era in Britain between the reigns of King George I starting in 1714 to the death of George IV in 1830. It also often includes the Reign of William IV up to 1837. Interest in the aesthetics of classical proportion and form were transforming 18th Century architecture, and these principles spilled over into the design of furniture. Among the luminaries who would leave their mark on history were designers such as Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, Thomas Sheraton, Thomas Hope & William Kent. Each published popular books of their designs, and it is these (more than the physical commissions they undertook) which would inspire the styles which still bear their names.
For many, great Georgian furniture is accented by elegant cabriole legs, carved or inlaid classical motifs such as shells, busts and geometric patterns, as well as the use of brass as an inlay or for hardware. Chair backs had detailed fretwork designs, the feet had carved lions paws and the arms were wide and sweeping. Tables were elegant and understated. Not only were the finest exotic timbers such as Jamaican Mahogany, Rosewood and Satinwood being imported and used in the construction, but the designs often hinted at a love for the Orient. While the later Victorians would revel in decoration for its own sake, the Georgian era was one of refined hand-made quality and simplicity. It is this sense of physical poise and practical elegance which makes Georgian furniture still highly prized around the world today.
At Love Antiques we have one of the largest and best curated selections of genuine Georgian Antiques for sale anywhere on the internet.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Outstanding Georgian Bowed Chest of Drawers
£ 995
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Georgian Oak Apprentice Mule Chest
£ 350
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Regency Rosewood Breakfast or Centre Table
£ 750
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Tilt Top Table
£ 495
Millers Antiques
Rosewood Tea Side Table
£ 950
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Georgian Welsh Oak Dresser
£ 1,795
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Georgian Oak Wine Table
£ 295
Antique & Modern Living
George III Mahogany Corner Chair
£ 675
London City Antiques
Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Chiffonier
£ 1,485
Robert Belcher Antiques
18th Century Painted Glazed Cabinet c.1790
£ 1,250
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Georgian Mahogany Music Canterbury
£ 1,175
Old Painted Furniture
Regency Painted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 435
£ 899
Georgian Antiques
William IV Rosewood Wine or Occasional Circular Top Table
£ 760
FB Antiques
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
£ 795
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Pot Board Dresser Base
£ 1,975
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of George III Mahogany Console Tables Side Tables
£ 450
Antiques & Chic
Oyster Veneer Side Table with Drawer
£ 645
Georgian Antiques
Mahogany Bow-fronted Chest of Drawers
£ 1,150
£ 469.99
Mundella Antiques LTD
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Filing Desk / Bookcase
£ 1,350
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Outstanding Pair of Regency Mahogany Cabinets
£ 1,895
FB Antiques
George I Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
£ 3,950
£ 675
FB Antiques
George III Mahogany Dumbwaiter
£ 575
FB Antiques
Large William IV Mahogany Davenport
£ 895
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport
£ 1,495
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Tea / Console Table
£ 1,685
Philip Hunt Antiques
Rather Splendid Regency Ebonised & Gilt Double Ended Settee
£ 1,795
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Large 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 645
Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse
Georgian 2 Over 3 Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 620
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Figured Mahogany Sideboard
£ 11,850
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Figured Mahogany Sideboard
£ 11,850
London City Antiques
FB Antiques
18th Century Carved Oak Settle
£ 1,750
Georgian Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Side Table
£ 425
£ 2,450
Antique Country House Dumbwaiter, English, 2-Tier Serving Table - Georgian c.1780
£ 2,450
London Fine Ltd
Millers Antiques
Regency Library Writing Table
£ 1,295
£ 389.99
Millers Antiques
Georgian Lowboy Chest
£ 950
Hingstons Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 4,950
Trade Antiques
Corner Cupboard Mahogany Flame Astral Glazed 1780
£ 885
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