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Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C1870-90
Mews Antiques
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C1870-90

19th century
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This is an Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow front Chest of Two short over three long drawers c1870-90. It is raised on carved and turned feet with a lower frieze. The drawer fronts are curl mahogany with orignal handles, locks and escutcheons. It is a lovely piece.

it is

120 cms wide

114 cms high

55 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1174552
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This is an Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow front Chest of Two short over three long drawers c1870-90. It is raised on carved and turned feet with a lower frieze. The drawer fronts are curl mahogany with orignal handles, locks and escutcheons. It is a lovely piece.

it is

120 cms wide

114 cms high

55 cms deep

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174552
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
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We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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A late Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and turned feet.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BOW FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS c1870-90
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A late Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and turned feet.
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Victorian bow-front chests feature a gently convex curved front panel, designed to optimise storage capacity while softening rectangular room layouts. Typically produced during the nineteenth century, these chests usually showcase rich wood veneers, such as flame mahogany, paired with turned wooden handles and feet.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era frequently utilised mahogany, oak, and pine for frame construction, applying decorative flame mahogany or walnut veneers to outer surfaces. Drawers were commonly assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints, with solid wood drawer linings and turned wood or brass hardware.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original locks or keyholes, and evidence of hand-planed secondary timbers on drawer bottoms or back panels. Variations in wood grain and natural oxidisation inside drawer cavities also signal historical age.

Position the chest against a neutral or deep-toned wall to highlight the timber grain, topping it with minimalist ceramic vessels or framed artwork. Pairing warm mahogany tones with modern textiles or understated lighting creates a balanced contrast between traditional and contemporary elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Avoid placing mahogany furniture in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer cracking.
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