Thankfully, today things are different and measures taken in 2019 by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) mean that the deforestation and resale of modern timbers are far more restricted. Check out our antique vintage mahogany side table selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our coffee & end tables shops. Much Georgian and Victorian furniture including side tables were manufactured from Cuban mahogany that was used as ballast to stabilise trading ships returning from the West Indies meaning that it was affordable to cabinet makers. Vintage English Bevan Funnell Reprodux Oval Mahogany Pedestal Wine Living Room End Side Table Regency Style Makers Mark c 1970s / Chez Rai (443) 852.63. For example, exposure to sunlight can cause mahogany to bleach and go a lovely golden colour but Cuban mahogany can retain it's original darkness if it's not been near a window. A So Cute Oval Mahogany Antique Side Table Figural Legs, an 'X' Base, Hand Carved Floral Scrolled Skirt w/ a Darker Burl Wood Square Insert (115).
However, antique mahogany will come in a variety of colours depending on its species and the conditions in which it has been kept. Antique occasional tables are perfect additions to your home and help create that old world living room charm. Mahogany was the timber of choice for cabinet makers throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. There are many species of mahogany but essentially it is a hardwood which means it is strong for making furniture and also has a reddish tone and beautiful grain patterns.
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