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Secretaire Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Early 19th C.
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Secretaire Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Early 19th C.

18th century
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Description

An attractive example of this classic design and still a really useable piece of furniture. This elegant Georgian secretaire chest of drawers with a large amount of storage space and a good work area makes this versatile piece a wonderful writing desk for your WFH space.

The main writing area has a selection of pigeonholes and two miniature drawers for storage and a red tooled leather writing surface. When closed, the secretaire faux drawer front features cockbeaded edging and boxwood stringing to the face and is complemented by brass drop handles. The three graduated drawer fronts below this feature the same cock beading and brass drop handles. Mounted on a base with a reeded edge and bracket feet.

The overall condition is excellent with only light age-related wear. We have noted a small scratch toward the rear of the top which has been colour matched and re-polished.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1174652
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501
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An attractive example of this classic design and still a really useable piece of furniture.
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This elegant Georgian secretaire chest of drawers with a large amount of storage space and a good work area makes this versatile piece a wonderful writing desk for your WFH space.
M Cross Antiques
fig 1. A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring an open drop-front top section with small fitted drawers and pigeonholes above three lower drawers.
fig 1. Secretaire Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Early 19th C.

The main writing area has a selection of pigeonholes and two miniature drawers for storage and a red tooled leather writing surface. When closed, the secretaire faux drawer front features cockbeaded edging and boxwood stringing to the face and is complemented by brass drop handles. The three graduated drawer fronts below this feature the same cock beading and brass drop handles. Mounted on a base with a reeded edge and bracket feet.

The overall condition is excellent with only light age-related wear. We have noted a small scratch toward the rear of the top which has been colour matched and re-polished.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174652
Dealers Internal Ref
501
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring an open drop-front top section with small fitted drawers and pigeonholes above three lower drawers.

Secretaire Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Early 19th C.

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A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring an open drop-front top section with small fitted drawers and pigeonholes above three lower drawers.
Secretaire Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Early 19th C.
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A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring an open drop-front top section with small fitted drawers and pigeonholes above three lower drawers.
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A Georgian secretaire chest of drawers combines a standard chest of drawers with a pull-out or drop-front writing desk disguised as the top drawer, popular in late 18th and early 19th-century Britain.

Georgian secretaires were predominantly crafted using solid and veneered mahogany, often featuring pine or oak secondary woods for drawer linings, along with cast brass handles and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass fittings with natural surface oxidisation, cockbeaded drawer borders, and minor structural shrinkage lines consistent with age.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study, hallway, or living space, pairing rich mahogany tones with modern neutral walls, subtle ambient lighting, and minimalist decorative items.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, applying natural beeswax periodically along the grain, and positioning the item away from direct sunlight and heat radiators.
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