Regency Mahogany Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1064679
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBow front facade, Brass lion-head handles, Reeded pilasters, Turned legs on castors
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers displays a warm brown timber finish and stands at 89 cm high, 100 cm wide and 54 cm deep. The piece has eight drawers configured with two centre drawers flanked by full length side drawers above two bottom drawers, complete with brass lion-head ring pulls and keyhole escutcheons. The top features a reeded edge and shaped corners, while the structure includes reeded pilasters on the front and turned legs fitted with brass castors. Oak lines the drawers, with the centre top drawer relined in mahogany, and the back uses oak panelled construction. In a modern interior, this chest of drawers suits placement in a living room, hallway or bedroom as a storage surface. The surface holds a blue and white patterned bowl flanked by two silver candlesticks, while the overall construction shows the classic proportions and hardware of the Regency period.

FAQs

Regency bow front chests of drawers are defined by their convex curved fronts, elegant proportions, and fine craftsmanship produced in Britain between 1811 and 1830. They frequently feature figured wood veneers, reeded corner columns or pilasters, turned or swept legs, and decorative brass hardware such as lion-mask ring handles.

Flame mahogany and Cuban mahogany were the primary exterior veneers and timber choices during the Regency era due to their rich grain patterns. Drawer linings were commonly constructed using solid oak or pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails, and fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original locks, hand-sawn drawer linings, and natural age-related wear to the timber. The hardware often includes cast brass backplates with Regency motifs, while the construction displays period-specific tools marks beneath the drawers and on the back panels.

A Regency chest of drawers serves as a functional focal point when paired with contemporary artwork mounted above the top surface. Positioning modern ceramics or minimal table lamps on the surface balances the classic timber tones against modern wall palettes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or uneven fading.

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