Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest 19th Century

Name: Exceptional Quality Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1176265
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBow front silhouette, Boxwood stringing inlay, Brass swan neck handles, Splayed bracket feet
SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

A Georgian chest of drawers from the nineteenth century displays a bow front silhouette executed in warm brown mahogany. Fine boxwood stringing inlay traces the perimeters of the four long graduating drawers, accented by brass swan neck handles and central keyhole escutcheons. The timber exhibits a mellow grain, supported by splayed bracket feet at each front corner beneath a softly curved apron. Measuring 88 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, the piece offers substantial storage while maintaining a balanced profile. Traditional English Country House style suits placement in a bedroom or a hallway as a functional storage cabinet. The design complements period interiors while adding warmth through the figured mahogany surfaces and polished hardware. The proportion allows placement beneath mirrors or artwork in various living spaces throughout a home.

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Characterised by its convex curved front face, the bowfront chest emerged during the late 18th century as a refined variation of the standard flat-fronted chest, offering a lighter visual footprint and elegant neoclassical lines.

Craftsmen typically utilised flame mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak carcases, accentuating the drawer fronts with fine boxwood or satinwood stringing and fitting cast brass handles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on hand-planed drawer linings, original brass lock mechanisms, and evidence of natural wood movement or subtle wear around keyholes and feet.

Place the chest as a focal point in a hallway or bedroom, paired with modern abstract artwork above or balanced with minimalist ceramics to contrast the rich timber tones.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting.

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Exceptional Quality Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest