Pair of Mahogany Corner Stands.. English. 1840. Oak,. Height: 45 inches (104 cm.) Width: 23 inches (58 cm.) Depth: 38 inches (25 cm.). [Click on the images for to enlarge it.]
“Dating from around 1840, this complimentary pair of antique Victorian corner stands are made from mahogany. They each have shaped upright backs with a small bow fronted top shelf. One has a lower shelf with a working drawer and pull out rail while the other has a faux drawer in front of a sunken shelf, both display glass handles. Originally designed for the bedroom . . .”
Photograph and text courtesy of Driscolls Antiques Ltd., of Clitheroe, Lancashire, which retains copyright. Readers of the Victorian Web may wish to consult their site.
Last modified 20 June 2013