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A Lovely George III Mahogany Bachelors’ Chest.
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A Lovely George III Mahogany Bachelors’ Chest.

18th century
Sold 11 February 2025 · Designer Antiques4u
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A quality English antique! A lovely George III mahogany bachelors’ chest. The chest has a pull-out brushing slide over four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and is supported on bracket feet. These chests are being used nowadays as small, useful desks in accommodation with restricted space. The surfaces for the chest have developed a rich patina from over 200 years of use and has a lovely’ lived in’ look. This is a quality piece that will last you a lifetime. Please see the other antique furniture we have in stock.

Depth of pull out slide- 85cm

Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098804
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1414
Description
A quality English antique! A lovely George III mahogany bachelors’ chest.
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The chest has a pull-out brushing slide over four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and is supported on bracket feet.
Designer Antiques4u

These chests are being used nowadays as small, useful desks in accommodation with restricted space. The surfaces for the chest have developed a rich patina from over 200 years of use and has a lovely’ lived in’ look. This is a quality piece that will last you a lifetime. Please see the other antique furniture we have in stock.

Depth of pull out slide- 85cm

Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098804
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1414
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A rectangular George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass swing handles, and bracket feet.
A lovely George III mahogany bachelors’ chest.
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A rectangular George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass swing handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over writing top, Graduated drawers, Brass swing handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A George III bachelors chest is a compact chest of drawers featuring a fold-over top designed to serve as a writing surface, produced during the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or oak with secondary pine linings, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction and traditional brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, natural timber shrinkage, original or period-matching brass hardware, and hand-planed drawer bottoms rather than modern plywood.

It can be paired with minimalist modern decor or placed within a traditional study to add warmth, serving as a functional storage unit or a sophisticated hallway surface.

Maintain a stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth or a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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