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Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions

1900 - 1920
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Mahogany tall chest of six drawers, serpentine shaped, standing on bracket feet.

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

39" HIGH

15.75" DEPTH

19" WIDE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Tallboy Chest to the 1920s.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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Description
Mahogany tall chest of six drawers, serpentine shaped, standing on bracket feet.

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

39" HIGH

15.75" DEPTH

19" WIDE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Tallboy Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1026068
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 5 , The Elms Business Park, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire, DE12 7AP, United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front with six drawers and decorative brass drop handles.
Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions
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A serpentine tallboy is a tall, vertical chest featuring a subtle wave-like convex and concave front profile. Popularised during the eighteenth century in English and European cabinet making, this design provides compact storage while adding subtle architectural dimension to a room.

These storage chests are constructed using dense mahogany, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on the drawer fronts for visual grain patterns. Primary joinery typically includes hand-cut dovetail drawer boxes with secondary woods such as pine or oak, fitted with solid brass drop handles.

Authentic period chests exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including uneven dovetail joints, hand-sawn back panels, and natural shrinkage cracks along the timber grain over time. Examining the interior drawer linings and checking for original cast brass backplates also provides clear structural evidence.

Due to its narrow footprint and vertical height, a tallboy works well in tight bedroom alcoves, dressing rooms, or compact hallways. Pair the warm mahogany tones alongside neutral plaster walls, contemporary artwork, and brass lighting to create a balanced interior contrast.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer bleaching. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain to protect the finish.
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