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Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest of Drawers
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Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Description

Birdseye maple chest of drawers with mirror back having carved scroll pediment above large rectangular mirror encased in a maple frame. The chest with unusual marble top above four graduated drawers fitted with well-casted brass handles all raised up on bun feet.

Dimensions

Mirror

Height 55 Inches

Width 30 Inches

Depth 3 Inches

Chest

Height 39.5 Inches

Width 46 Inches

Depth 21.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
240cm (94.49")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Dressing Chest to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041787
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Description
Birdseye maple chest of drawers with mirror back having carved scroll pediment above large rectangular mirror encased in a maple frame.
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The chest with unusual marble top above four graduated drawers fitted with well-casted brass handles all raised up on bun feet.
Shackladys Antiques

Dimensions

Mirror

Height 55 Inches

Width 30 Inches

Depth 3 Inches

Chest

Height 39.5 Inches

Width 46 Inches

Depth 21.5 Inches

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
240cm (94.49")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Dressing Chest to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041787
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An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest.
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Archive I An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest.

Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest of Drawers

Archive II An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View II
Archive III An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View III
Archive IV An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View IV
Archive V An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View V
Archive VI An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View VI
Archive VII An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest. View VII
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest.
Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest Of Drawers
Ref: SA1041787
An antique birds eye maple chest of four drawers featuring a marble top, ornate brass handles, and a large arched mirror framed by a carved foliate crest.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirds Eye Maple, Marble, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Blonde
  • MotifsBirds eye veneer, carved scrollwork cresting, marble surface, brass swan neck handles
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 240 cm (94 in)

This Victorian birds eye maple mirrored back chest of drawers is a 1910 piece styled in the French Chateau tradition. The warm blonde wood is paired with a mottled marble surface, well-casted brass swan neck handles with decorative keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet. The upper section holds a large rectangular mirror framed in maple beneath an ornate carved scrollwork cresting. The lower section contains four graduated drawers. Practical dimensions are 55 cm high, 117 cm wide, 240 cm deep. Suitable for use in a bedroom or dressing area, this piece provides generous surface storage combined with a full-length dressing mirror. The striking grain pattern of the birds eye veneer creates a natural decorative finish across the front and frame. The sturdy chest base rests low on rounded feet, balancing the vertical height of the mirrored superstructure.

FAQs

A mirrored back chest of drawers, often referred to as a dressing chest or duchesse chest, combines vertical drawer storage with an integrated upright toilet mirror. Emerging prominently in the nineteenth century, these pieces provided a space-saving combination of storage and grooming functionality for Victorian and continental bedrooms.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timber frames veneered with decorative woods such as birds eye maple, walnut, or mahogany. High-end examples frequently incorporated polished marble tops, cast brass drop handles, and silvered plate glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive small, circular figure patterns within the grain formed by natural growth variations in sugar maple timber. Hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, original brass lock escutcheons, and historic hand-cut backboards also indicate genuine period production.

A mirrored chest serves as a focal point in a master bedroom or dressing room when balanced against neutral wall tones and subtle textiles. Placing minimal ceramic vessels or books on the marble surface creates a refined contrast between historic timber and contemporary decor.

Dust the veneer regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the direction of the wood grain. Clean the marble surface with a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching, taking care to avoid acidic substances and standing liquids.
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