Sold: Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Name: Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146318
Price: 775 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSwan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Two-over-three drawer layout, Brass escutcheons
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Georgian chest of drawers belongs to the eighteenth century and follows a classic English country house style. The piece uses warm brown mahogany timber with oak drawer linings, complemented by polished brass hardware. Visible elements include a rectangular top with canted corners, a two-over-three graduated drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles with matching backplates, keyhole escutcheons on every drawer, and shaped bracket feet supporting the base. The construction shows clean linear mouldings framing each drawer front and a solid plinth above the feet. Measuring 91 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the dimensions provide a practical storage footprint for a domestic interior. In a modern home, this chest of drawers provides versatile storage in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway surface area. The warm timber tones integrate naturally into traditional or transitional interior schemes, offering surface display space alongside functional drawer capacity. The proportions allow it to sit comfortably against a wall or beneath a mirror while holding folded clothing, linens, or household accessories.

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Georgian style furniture spans from 1714 to 1830, characterised by symmetrical proportions, elegant lines, and extensive use of dense woods such as Cuban and Honduran mahogany. Designs from this era prioritised classical architecture principles, featuring motif details like bracket feet, swan-neck brass handles, and fielded panels.

Georgian chests of drawers were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as pine, oak, or tulipwood used for drawer linings. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and steel or iron locks.

Authentic Georgian chests often feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, uneven hand-planed backs, and timber shrinkage marks consistent with age. Cast brass handles from the period usually display cast marks on the reverse side and original thread nuts on the fixings.

A Georgian chest of drawers functions well as a focal storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Modern styling often pairs the warm tones of mahogany with neutral wall paint, modern lamps, or contemporary artwork hung directly above to contrast historical craftsmanship with minimalist elements.

Preserve mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax nourishes the wood and helps maintain the original patina.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers