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Georgian Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe
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Georgian Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe

18th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Fine Quality Georgian flame mahogany Gentlemans wardrobe .

The wardrobe has a single hanging rail with a slide out shelf to the bottom . It has two very well figured panelled doors with fine quality vase inlayed centre motifs . below this there are two small over two large drawers , fitted with original oval brass plate handles and ornate brass eschuchions each with corner fan inlays , the whole standing on original turned mahogany feet .

The wardrobe comes in two sections for transport

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121807
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Description
Fine Quality Georgian flame mahogany Gentlemans wardrobe .

The wardrobe has a single hanging rail with a slide out shelf to the bottom . It has two very well figured panelled doors with fine quality vase inlayed centre motifs . below this there are two small over two large drawers , fitted with original oval brass plate handles and ornate brass eschuchions each with corner fan inlays , the whole standing on original turned mahogany feet .

The wardrobe comes in two sections for transport

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wardrobe to the Georgian era.

Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121807
Rawlings Antiques
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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany wardrobe featuring two large upper doors with inlaid urn motifs above a base of graduating drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe

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An antique Georgian mahogany wardrobe featuring two large upper doors with inlaid urn motifs above a base of graduating drawers with brass handles.
Georgian mahogany Gentlemans wardrobe
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An antique Georgian mahogany wardrobe featuring two large upper doors with inlaid urn motifs above a base of graduating drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Inlaid urn marquetry, Brass drop handles, Dental cornice moulding
  • SizeH 217 cm (85 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

The Georgian style spans the reigns of the first four Georges, characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary timber. Craftsmen of this period drew heavy influence from Palladian architecture and the design books of Chippendale, Sheraton, and Hepplewhite.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or feature flame mahogany veneers laid over secondary timbers such as oak or pine. Traditional construction relies on hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and brass hardware secured with hand-forged screws.

Authentication involves inspecting the interior timber for signs of age, such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks, and shrinkage cracks consistent with old growth timber. Genuine period pieces will also exhibit hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer construction and appropriate secondary woods on the back panels.

Pairing a large antique wooden wardrobe with minimalist walls and modern lighting creates a striking contrast that highlights the rich grain of the timber. It serves as a statement storage piece in a high-ceilinged bedroom, balancing clean modern lines with traditional craftsmanship.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood and veneer from drying out and cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally apply a pure beeswax polish, avoiding modern silicone-based sprays.
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