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A Late Regency Period Mahogany Wide Chest of Drawers
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for sale €2,750     $2,985
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William Cook Antiques

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A Late Regency Period Mahogany Wide Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

Made from well figured Cuban mahogany, the chest is of narrow depth but a good country house width and retains the original bun feet, shaped knob handles and blue Georgian paper to the drawer bottoms. It's of good quality and possibly Scottish in origin.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated this Late Regency Mahogany Chest to the Regency era.

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SA1141469
Description
Made from well figured Cuban mahogany, the chest is of narrow depth but a good country house width and retains the original bun feet, shaped knob handles and blue Georgian paper to the drawer bottoms. It's of good quality and possibly Scottish in origin.
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Late Regency Mahogany Chest to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141469
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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William Cook Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Late Regency Period Mahogany Wide Chest of Drawers

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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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William Cook Antiques
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A Late Regency period mahogany wide chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with turned knobs, flanked by arched pilasters and raised on gadrooned feet.
A Late Regency Period Mahogany Wide Chest Of Drawers
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A Late Regency period mahogany wide chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with turned knobs, flanked by arched pilasters and raised on gadrooned feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Gothic arched pilasters, Turned knob handles, Gadrooned feet
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 114 cm (45 in)

This Late Regency period chest of drawers is fashioned from dark brown Cuban mahogany with a striking flame veneer finish. The piece displays four graduated drawers fitted with turned, carved knob handles, flanked by Gothic arched pilasters, and stands elevated on gadrooned bun feet. It measures 98 cm high and 114 cm wide. Practical for a variety of domestic settings, this wide chest provides substantial storage capacity for clothing or linens. It sits comfortably in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, serving as a functional surface for displaying lamps or decorative objects while adding a period aesthetic to the interior space.

FAQs

Late Regency chests of drawers, dating from around 1815 to 1830, bridge Georgian classical proportions and early Victorian architectural ornamentation. They frequently incorporate features such as Gothic arch pilasters, highly figured flame mahogany veneers, and turned, gadrooned feet.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, featuring high-figure flame mahogany veneers applied to the drawer fronts. Internal drawer linings were typically constructed using pine or oak with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass lever locks.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber drawer linings, hand-cut dovetails, period-appropriate turned knobs, and historic lock mechanisms. Natural timber shrinkage around joints and a aged surface patination are also key markers.

A Regency chest functions as a focal storage piece in an entryway, hallway, or bedroom suite. Pairing its deep mahogany tones with neutral walls, modern lighting, or contemporary artwork creates a balanced aesthetic.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly once a year.
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