Antique architect's tables  were used as drawing board for drafting and designing plans.  They had ample storage for tools of the trade. Some had adjustable surfaces, while others did not. 

 

The Georgian period spanned the reigns of English Kings George I – George IV in England, from 1714 until 1830.  Georgian furniture is known for elegance, simplicity, fine quality, balance and lack of ornamentation. Mahogany, a durable tropical hardwood, with straight grain and rich color, was widely available during the Georgian period, and figures prominently in its antique furniture designs.