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A George III Mahogany Chiffonier
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A George III Mahogany Chiffonier

18th century
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A George III mahogany chiffonier of small proportions, the upper section with a pierced brass three quarter gallery over three open shelves with three small drawers with brass knobs and a crossbanded top, over a lower section fitted with two drawers with swan-neck handles over a pair of cupboard doors to a shelf inside, with ebony stringing inside, with a shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet. English circa 1800.

Condition: Excellent, the piece is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, the drawers all run smoothly and the handles and gallery are all original, overall the piece has a very pleasing appearance with elegant proportions, well selected timber and with a lovely warm colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chiffonier to the Georgian era.

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SA1105395
Description
A George III mahogany chiffonier of small proportions, the upper section with a pierced brass three quarter gallery over three open shelves with three small drawers with brass knobs and a crossbanded top, over a lower section fitted with two drawers with swan-neck handles over a pair of cupboard doors to a shelf inside, with ebony stringing inside, with a shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet. English circa 1800.
fig 1. A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet.
fig 1. A George III Mahogany Chiffonier

Condition: Excellent, the piece is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, the drawers all run smoothly and the handles and gallery are all original, overall the piece has a very pleasing appearance with elegant proportions, well selected timber and with a lovely warm colour.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chiffonier to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105395
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Archive I A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet.

A George III Mahogany Chiffonier

Archive II A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet. View VII
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet.
A George III Mahogany Chiffonier
Ref: SA1105395
A George III mahogany chiffonier featuring a top open shelf unit with three small drawers above a two-drawer base cabinet with panelled doors and curved feet.
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  • ObjectChiffonier
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelf superstructure, Flame mahogany veneer, Splayed bracket feet, Brass swan-neck handles
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This George III mahogany chiffonier displays warm brown tones and flame mahogany veneer across its compact frame. The upper superstructure contains three open shelves finished with a crossbanded top and three small drawers fitted with simple round knobs, surmounting a lower cabinet fitted with two frieze drawers boasting brass swan-neck handles. Below the drawers sit a pair of fielded panel doors, framed by delicate ebony stringing, above a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet. Measuring 127 cm high, 71 cm wide and 41 cm deep, the unit provides display and storage space. Practical for contemporary living, this Georgian piece fits neatly into a dining room for tableware storage, a hallway as a striking console alternative, or a living room to hold books and decorative objects. The rich wood grain and traditional brass hardware offer an authentic English country house aesthetic, while the small proportions make it adaptable for both traditional and modern interior settings.

FAQs

A George III chiffonier is a small, versatile storage cabinet originating in late 18th and early 19th-century Britain, designed primarily to house linens, books, or dining items. Characterised by a low cupboard base often topped with shallow drawers and an elevated open shelf superstructure, it combined utility with refined Georgian proportions.

Georgian chiffoniers were predominantly crafted using high-grade mahogany, frequently incorporating rich flame mahogany veneers applied over oak or pine carcass frames. Construction details typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop-handles or small turned knobs, and hand-finished french polish.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planing on drawer undersides and rear backboard panels, alongside irregular hand-cut dovetails. Look for natural oxidisation on the interior timber surfaces, original lock mechanisms, and proportional shelf supports typical of the late 18th-century period.

A mahogany chiffonier works well as a focal piece in a hallway, dining space, or home office, offering both concealed storage and display shelves. Balance the dark timber tones by pairing the cabinet with neutral walls, modern ceramics, or contemporary artwork.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent moisture loss, movement, or fading of the veneer.
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