| During the reigns of Georges
I, II, III, and IV of England, cabinet making
reached the status of high art throughout
Europe. The Georgian age—designated early,
middle and late by historians—had a long-lasting
influence on furniture design. Characteristic of
early Georgian sensibilities, this table eschews
the elaborate carvings of later years in favor
of bold, straight lines for the cabinet balances
by sturdy legs. The design integrates a key
characteristic of a later age-the Chippendale
period-by employing solid Honduras mahogany
throughout. When mahogany was first used it was
grown chiefly in Jamaica, and hence was called
Jamaica wood. The material had great influence
on designers, and with the increased demand for
it, Jamaican merchants actually began to import
and sell mahogany from Honduras. Honduras
mahogany was used consistently until the end of
the 19th century. |
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| Rails: Hand-selected
Carpathian elm burl, inlaid diamond-shaped,
genuine mother-of-pearl sights. |
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| Cabinet: Solid Honduras
mahogany standard |
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| Slate: Matched 1” thick,
diamond honed to precise dimensions for a
professional playing surface. Framed backed with
poplar hardwood for increased durability |
