A Matched Pair of Regency Demi-lune Console Tables

A fine matched pair of Regency-period demi-lune console tables, English, circa 1800–1820. Key identifying features Shape: Demi-lune (half-moon), designed to sit against a wall or form a centre table when paired Wood: Solid mahogany, with a beautifully figured top (that flamey grain is doing a lot of heavy lifting, in a good way) Apron: Curved frieze with boxwood line inlay – a classic Regency refinement Legs: Tapered square legs, elegant and restrained Feet: Original or period-appropriate brass cup castors (big tick) Construction: Proper early 19th-century joinery, not later Victorian copies In short: clean Regency taste, not showy, not clunky. The sort of furniture that whispers money rather than shouting it. Condition From what’s visible: Structurally sound Honest surface wear, scratches, and patina (this is a feature, not a fault) No obvious later marriage — they look like a genuine pair, which is crucial for value You’ve got the sweet spot: presentable without being over-restored. How they were originally used As hall or dining-room consoles Often placed opposite one another Could be pulled together to form an oval or circular table for entertaining Regency furniture loved a bit of flexibility — very on brand.