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Unusual 18th C Narrow Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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Unusual 18th C Narrow Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A very unusual 18th century narrow mahogany and marquetry inlaid chest of drawers. Retaining the original brass swan handles.

English

Circa 1785

Physical Dimensions
Height
92.8cm (36.54")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
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Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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Description
A very unusual 18th century narrow mahogany and marquetry inlaid chest of drawers. Retaining the original brass swan handles.

English

Circa 1785

Height
92.8cm (36.54")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1104449
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An 18th-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring foliate marquetry inlay, decorative brass handles, and bracket feet.
Unusual 18th C Narrow Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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An 18th-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring foliate marquetry inlay, decorative brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Eighteenth-century Georgian chests of drawers are defined by classical proportions, high-quality timber such as mahogany, and refined detailing including inlaid crossbanding or marquetry. They typically feature bracket feet, graduated drawer arrangements, and cast brass hardware.

Cabinetmakers during this era utilised solid and veneered mahogany, often accented with satinwood or boxwood inlays. Drawer boxes were constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints, with oak or pine used as secondary drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail joints, and hand-forged steel or brass fittings. Look for natural shrinkage along side panels, original cast brass handles with threaded posts, and authentic patination inside drawer cavities.

In modern interiors, a mahogany chest functions as a functional storage piece in an entryway, hallway, or bedroom. Pair it with contemporary wall art, a ceramic vase, or minimalist brass lighting to create contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern elements.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting.
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