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Antique Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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    Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Antique Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
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A small George III Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers with crossbanded top and the original swan-neck handles and bracket feet.

circa 1770

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A small George III Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers with crossbanded top and the original swan-neck handles and bracket feet.

circa 1770

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100088
Dealers Internal Ref
S05
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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Archive I A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.

Antique Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Archive II A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View IV
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Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
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A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
Antique small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck brass handles, Bracket feet, Cockbeaded drawer edges, Keyhole escutcheons

This Georgian Chippendale small mahogany chest of drawers originates from the George III period around 1770. The piece displays a rich warm brown timber colour with a crossbanded top surface and cockbeaded edges framing each drawer. Storage is arranged in a two-over-three configuration comprising two smaller upper drawers above three progressively larger full-width lower drawers. All five drawers retain their original brass swan-neck swing handles, and the second, third, and bottom drawers include matching brass keyhole escutcheons. The whole structure is elevated on shaped bracket feet at the base. Practical proportions make this antique chest suitable for placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a functional storage cabinet. The physical dimensions measure 80 cm wide by 50 cm deep and 75 cm high, fitting neatly against a wall while providing surface display area on top. Daily use is straightforward with five independent drawers operating smoothly within the frame to hold clothing, linens, or personal items. The traditional aesthetic complements period interiors as well as modern English country house style settings.

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Chippendale style furniture originated in 18th-century England, named after cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. It is characterized by formal proportions, the extensive use of dark mahogany, intricate wood carving, and distinctive hardware such as swan-neck brass handles.

Primary woods in Georgian cabinetmaking included Cuban and West Indian mahogany, valued for durability and grain structure. Secondary woods used for interior drawer linings included oak, pine, or deal, complemented by cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period chests display hand-cut dovetail joints that are slightly irregular in size and spacing. Examining drawer undersides often reveals hand-sawn tool marks, oak or pine secondary timber, and original brass fittings secured with handmade nut fixings.

Balance dark mahogany wood tones by placing the piece against neutral or muted wall shades. Modern interior design pairs traditional mahogany chests with contemporary table lamps, abstract artwork, or minimal glass accessories to create visual contrast.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly to protect the finish.
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