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19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
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19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

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A Unique Regency period Mahogany Chest on Stand circa 1811-1820

This extraordinary chest captures the grandeur of the Neoclassical/ Egyptian Revival period, seamlessly incorporating exquisite Grecian and Egyptian design elements with Grecian ebony inlay designs to the solid mahogany slab front drawers . Notice the the lack of mouldings or beading to the drawers an unusual design feature for regency furniture enhancing the architectural clean lines of the chest .

Meticulously constructed from the finest Caribbean mahogany throughout without any secondary woods to be found.

The chest is a testament to the superior craftsmanship of the maker . Every detail has been carefully considered, from the mahogany drawer linings , mahogany back boards, ensuring its durability and longevity for generations to come.

The chest is adorned with flanking columns, adding a touch of architectural elegance. The stand itself boasts a further long drawer. The fluted and reeded splayed legs gracefully descend, culminating in hairy bronze paw feet reminiscent of ancient Egyptian statuary.

This chest on stand is truly one-of-a-kind, designed and made in England by a master craftsman of the highest calibre.

Dimensions: 148cm high X 131 width X 65cm depth

The top and stand separate into two pieces for transportation.

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School House Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Chest on Stand to the Regency era.

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A Unique Regency period Mahogany Chest on Stand circa 1811-1820

This extraordinary chest captures the grandeur of the Neoclassical/ Egyptian Revival period, seamlessly incorporating exquisite Grecian and Egyptian design elements with Grecian ebony inlay designs to the solid mahogany slab front drawers .

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Notice the the lack of mouldings or beading to the drawers an unusual design feature for regency furniture enhancing the architectural clean lines of the chest.
School House Antiques

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fig 1. A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

Meticulously constructed from the finest Caribbean mahogany throughout without any secondary woods to be found.

The chest is a testament to the superior craftsmanship of the maker . Every detail has been carefully considered, from the mahogany drawer linings , mahogany back boards, ensuring its durability and longevity for generations to come.

fig 2. A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.
fig 2. 19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

The chest is adorned with flanking columns, adding a touch of architectural elegance. The stand itself boasts a further long drawer. The fluted and reeded splayed legs gracefully descend, culminating in hairy bronze paw feet reminiscent of ancient Egyptian statuary.

fig 3. A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.
fig 3. 19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

This chest on stand is truly one-of-a-kind, designed and made in England by a master craftsman of the highest calibre.

Dimensions: 148cm high X 131 width X 65cm depth

The top and stand separate into two pieces for transportation.

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Chest on Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.

19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

Archive II A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet. View X
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A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.
19th Century Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
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A 19th-century Regency mahogany chest on stand featuring fluted pilasters, lion mask brass ring handles, boxwood stringing, and reeded legs terminating in carved feet.
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The Regency Egyptian Revival style emerged in the early 19th century following British and French military campaigns in Egypt, integrating classical motifs such as lion masks, sphinxes, fluted pilasters, and geometric inlays into traditional British furniture design.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly utilised solid and veneered flame mahogany, featuring oak or pine internal drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass drop handles, and decorative boxwood stringing.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joinery, age-related timber shrinkage, original lock plates with patinated brass fittings, and construction joints consistent with early 19th-century tool marks.

A tall chest on stand acts as a functional architectural focal point in modern dining rooms, foyers, or bedrooms, pairing structured dark wood tones against neutral plaster walls and minimalist lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece remains away from direct radiators and unfiltered sunlight to prevent wood movement and discolouration.
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