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Description

Late George III figured mahogany of small , shallow (adapted) proportions with ebony strung top over 3 long drawers with later plate handles, the whole raised on shaped apron to bracket feet.

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Nineteenth Century Hall Chest to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123879

Description

Late George III figured mahogany of small , shallow (adapted) proportions with ebony strung top over 3 long drawers with later plate handles, the whole raised on shaped apron to bracket feet.

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Nineteenth Century Hall Chest to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1123879

About the Dealer

Antiques Decorative

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsBracket feet, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers, Shallow depth profile
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century furniture design encompasses various revival movements and functional adaptations, often prioritising practical domestic storage while maintaining traditional cabinet-making joints and proportions.

These pieces were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for structural integrity and polished veneer surfaces, complemented by secondary timbers like pine for drawer linings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, timber shrinkage patterns, and the presence of handmade secondary woods consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

Such functional items serve effectively as anchor pieces in hallways or bedrooms, pairing well with minimalist modern decor to highlight the warmth and grain of the aged timber.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.