Cornered

Hepplewhite inlaid corner wash stand, mahogany, dovetailed arched back splash, lower shelf over dovetailed drawer, British, early 19th century, 43 x 24-1/2 x 16 in. Estimate USD300-600.

Irish Chippendale corner chair, carved mahogany, pierced splats, carved cabriolet legs with hairy paw feet, probably Irish, 18th century, 33-1/2 x 26 x 26 in. Estimated at USD2,000-3,000.

Chippendale style téte a téte, carved mahogany, pierced splats, dragon-carved hand grips, leaf-carved cabriolet legs, 20th century, 32 x 51 x 26 in. Estimated USD500-1,000.

Hepplewhite corner music cabinet, black-painted surface with painted reserves, single door opening to shelved interior, British, 19th century, 30-1/4 x 23 x 16-1/2 in. Estimated USD400-800.

You'd have to be talking to someone really interesting so as not to feel trapped in the téte a téte, otherwise you really would feel cornered.

The other pieces of furniture are less threatening, and are all up for auction on 9 May.