19th Century Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1129301
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialPine, Wood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden handles, Hand-cut dovetails, Turned feet, Frieze drawer
SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Country chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown pine wood with a scumbled finish. The piece comprises seven drawers, including two top drawers, a top frieze drawer, and three graduating drawers below, fitted with dark turned wooden knob handles and key escutcheons. It stands on short turned feet and displays visible surface wear appropriate to its age. The item measures 113 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 52.5 cm deep. Practical for everyday storage, this chest suits placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living area. Its rustic farmhouse design integrates easily into traditional and eclectic interiors, providing ample drawer space for linens, clothing, or household items.

FAQs

During the 19th century, chests of drawers evolved into central domestic storage items, typically featuring robust timber construction, hand-dovetailed joints, and practical drawer arrangements such as two short over three long drawers.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised solid pine, oak, mahogany, or pitch pine, often fitted with turned wooden handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, and solid wood drawer linings.

Authentic pieces from this era exhibit hand-sawn drawer bottoms, hand-cut dovetail joints, original turned knobs or cast metal fittings, and expected wear along drawer runners and handles.

A 19th-century chest of drawers provides functional storage in a bedroom, hallway, or living area, complemented when paired with contemporary table lamps, modern artwork, or ceramic vessels.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, applying natural beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain, and placing the piece away from direct heat sources or damp areas.

Dean Antiques Ltd

19th Century Chest of Drawers