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Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
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Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand

1900 - 1920
For Sale by FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality antique mahogany chest on stand, having a blind fretwork frieze above an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest base stands on elegant cabriole legs terminating on intricately carved paw feet. This piece is in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Provenance: This piece was purchased from Elveden Hall and once beloned to the Guiness family.

Width: 61cm Depth: 47cm Height: 134cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Stand to the Edwardian era.

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SA1020695
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S27-931
Description
For sale is a good quality antique mahogany chest on stand, having a blind fretwork frieze above an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest base stands on elegant cabriole legs terminating on intricately carved paw feet. This piece is in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Provenance: This piece was purchased from Elveden Hall and once beloned to the Guiness family.

Width: 61cm Depth: 47cm Height: 134cm

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020695
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-931
FB Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Archive I A tall mahogany chest on stand featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, blind fretwork frieze, and carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand

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Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A tall mahogany chest on stand featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, blind fretwork frieze, and carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Ref: SA1020695
A tall mahogany chest on stand featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, blind fretwork frieze, and carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
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A chest on stand, also known as a tallboy or highboy, is a furniture form comprising a chest of drawers set upon a raised, legged base. Originating in the late seventeenth century, this design elevates storage above floor level to protect contents from dampness while adding visual lightness.

Traditional Georgian chests on stand are predominantly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, frequently featuring oak or pine as secondary drawer lining woods. Key craftsmanship details include hand-cut dovetail joints, carved cabriole legs, blind fretwork friezes, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-sawn drawer bottoms, hand-cut dovetail joints, and age-consistent oxidisation on internal drawer timbers. Original brass fittings typically demonstrate hand-chased details and matching patination.

A mahogany chest on stand acts as a vertical focal point in hallways, dining rooms, or bedrooms without overwhelming small spaces due to its elevated leg framework. Pair it with neutral wall treatments, modern artwork, or minimalist table lamps to highlight its architectural silhouettes.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and central heat sources to prevent the wood veneer from drying, checking, or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, buffing along the grain.
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