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A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 Height Chest of Drawers (With Secret Drawer) C1880
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A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 Height Chest of Drawers (With Secret Drawer) C1880

19th century
Sold 11 July 2026 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 height chest of drawers and dating from around 1880. This beautiful chest of drawers has a Oak top with a Mahogany rounded edge and a serpentine fronted Mahogany lip which is actually a secret drawer. It then has two short over three long graduating Oak fronted drawers, all of which are Oak lined with original knob handles. Each side of the front is Mahogany and it has a carved cobal to the top. It is moulded in Mahogany around the bottom and stands on turned feet and its sides are Oak.

Measures: Height: 50.5" x Depth: 22.5" x Width: 48.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Oak Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179197
Dealers Internal Reference
W3780/16.11
Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

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A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 height chest of drawers and dating from around 1880.
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This beautiful chest of drawers has a Oak top with a Mahogany rounded edge and a serpentine fronted Mahogany lip which is actually a secret drawer.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It then has two short over three long graduating Oak fronted drawers, all of which are Oak lined with original knob handles. Each side of the front is Mahogany and it has a carved cobal to the top. It is moulded in Mahogany around the bottom and stands on turned feet and its sides are Oak.

fig 1. A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet.
fig 1. A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 Height Chest of Drawers (With Secret Drawer) C1880

Measures: Height: 50.5" x Depth: 22.5" x Width: 48.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet.
fig 2. A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 Height Chest of Drawers (With Secret Drawer) C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Oak Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179197
Dealers Internal Ref
W3780/16.11
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet. SOLD11 JUL 26

A Victorian Oak and Mahogany 4 Height Chest of Drawers (With Secret Drawer) C1880

Archive II A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet. View III
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
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Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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Verified Since Jul 2008
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A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet.
A VICTORIAN OAK AND MAHOGANY 4 HEIGHT CHEST OF DRAWERS (WITH SECRET DRAWER) C1880
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A Victorian oak and mahogany chest of drawers featuring a deep top frieze drawer, four graduated lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Mahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knob handles, Graduated drawer tiers, Deep frieze top drawer, Bulbous turned feet
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture, spanning the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encompasses various revival styles and industrial manufacturing advancements, often featuring robust proportions, dark woods like mahogany and oak, and intricate craftsmanship.

Cabinet makers of the Victorian era frequently utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, often complemented by secondary softwoods like pine for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, asymmetrical drawer construction, original hardware such as turned wooden knobs or brass escutcheons, and natural signs of age-related oxidisation and patina on the timber.

A Victorian wooden chest acts as a strong focal point in modern spaces by creating contrast against neutral walls, topped with minimalist modern decor like clean-lined ceramics or abstract art to balance old and new.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent cracking, and periodically applying a quality beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based commercial sprays.
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