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Late 19th-century Mahogany Serpentine-front Chest on Chest
Colton Antiques
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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Late 19th-century Mahogany Serpentine-front Chest on Chest

19th century
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A late 19th-century mahogany chest on chest, designed with an elegant serpentine front in the timeless Georgian style. Its commanding height, sweeping front profile, and warm tones make it a beautiful statement piece for a principal bedroom, a spacious dressing room, or a grand hallway.

The chest is configured in two traditional sections, offering storage across a total of eight drawers. The upper portion holds five graduating drawers, while the base section houses three generously sized drawers, with each front displaying a graceful serpentine curve and quality mahogany grain matching that highlights the fine cabinet making of the late Victorian era.

The piece is in great condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home

Dimensions:

* Height: 175.5 cm

* Width: 83.5 cm

* Depth: 54.5cm

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Colton Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 19th Century.

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A late 19th-century mahogany chest on chest, designed with an elegant serpentine front in the timeless Georgian style.
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Its commanding height, sweeping front profile, and warm tones make it a beautiful statement piece for a principal bedroom, a spacious dressing room, or a grand hallway.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. A late 19th-century mahogany serpentine-front chest on chest featuring a carved cornice and brass handles.
fig 1. Late 19th-century Mahogany Serpentine-front Chest on Chest

The chest is configured in two traditional sections, offering storage across a total of eight drawers. The upper portion holds five graduating drawers, while the base section houses three generously sized drawers, with each front displaying a graceful serpentine curve and quality mahogany grain matching that highlights the fine cabinet making of the late Victorian era.

The piece is in great condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home

Dimensions:

Height: 175.5 cm

Width: 83.5 cm

Depth: 54.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119765
Dealers Internal Ref
028
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A late 19th-century mahogany serpentine-front chest on chest featuring a carved cornice and brass handles.
Late 19th-Century Mahogany Serpentine-Front Chest On Chest
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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, consists of two stacked chests of drawers built as separate sections to facilitate transport. The serpentine front features a undulating facade with a central convex curve flanked by concave curves, a feature popularised in 18th and 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Primary construction typically uses solid mahogany framework with flame mahogany veneers applied to drawer fronts. Drawer linings often utilise secondary timber such as pine or oak, fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, irregular hand-carved details, original iron locks, and secondary timber backing. Look for signs of timber shrinkage, historic wear around handles, and hand-finished drawer runners.

A mahogany chest on chest acts as a visual anchor in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway. Modern styling pairs dark wood case goods with neutral wall tones, contemporary artwork, and minimal brass decorative objects to balance traditional proportions.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax every six to twelve months. Avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting.
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