Sold: Mahogany Bedside Chests 19th Century

Name: Mahogany Bedside Chests
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179127
Price: 500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass ring handles, Plinth base, Keyhole escutcheons, Flame mahogany veneer
SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Furniture from these eras is characterised by classical proportions, symmetrical forms, and the extensive use of high-quality mahogany. Design features often include flame veneers, cockbeaded drawer fronts, brass ring or knob handles, and clean architectural lines.

Traditional bedside chests are typically crafted using solid mahogany or pine carcasses with mahogany veneers. Construction hallmarks include hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, solid wood drawer linings, brass locks, and cast brass drop handles.

Look for signs of age such as irregular hand-cut dovetails, smooth wear on drawer runners, shrinkage marks on solid timber, and natural patination around brass hardware. Original lock mechanisms and hand-planed back panels also indicate historic craftsmanship.

Mahogany chests add visual weight and warmth to modern bedrooms when paired with neutral linen bedding and subtle ambient lighting. They can also function as tall side tables in a living room flanking a sofa or framing an architectural recess.

Regularly dust with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep pieces away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, or uneven fading.

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