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Impressive 19th-century Mahogany Dressing Chest
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Impressive 19th-century Mahogany Dressing Chest

19th century
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Impressive 19th-Century Mahogany Dressing Chest with Marble Top and Carved Winged Caryatids

A magnificent late 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring a richly figured marble top and an imposing mirror supported by finely carved winged female caryatids. The large mirror is framed in carved mahogany and embellished with etched floral corner motifs, adding refinement and period character.

The mirror supports are masterfully sculpted caryatid-style figures, each displaying detailed plumage, drapery, and scrollwork bases—hallmarks of the bold decorative vocabulary of the Renaissance Revival style.

The chest is fitted with a beautifully polished marble surface in warm, softly veined tones. Beneath the carved foliate frieze are two long, slim concealed drawers, with three substantial full-width drawers forming the main body. Each drawer retains period-style brass handles and operates smoothly. The case is framed by turned and carved columns, with the lower apron decorated by fluting and rosette motifs and supported on boldly carved feet.

A highly sculptural and visually commanding dressing chest, combining exceptional craftsmanship with strong architectural presence—an outstanding example of Victorian-era design.

Dimensions

Height: 82 Inches

Width: 62 Inches

Depth: 26 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
157cm (61.81")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Chest Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1181708
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Impressive 19th-Century Mahogany Dressing Chest with Marble Top and Carved Winged Caryatids
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A magnificent late 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring a richly figured marble top and an imposing mirror supported by finely carved winged female caryatids.
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The large mirror is framed in carved mahogany and embellished with etched floral corner motifs, adding refinement and period character.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring three flame mahogany drawers, carved sphinx supports framing a tall rectangular mirror, a marble top, and brass handles.
fig 1. Impressive 19th-century Mahogany Dressing Chest

The mirror supports are masterfully sculpted caryatid-style figures, each displaying detailed plumage, drapery, and scrollwork bases—hallmarks of the bold decorative vocabulary of the Renaissance Revival style.

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring three flame mahogany drawers, carved sphinx supports framing a tall rectangular mirror, a marble top, and brass handles.
fig 2. Impressive 19th-century Mahogany Dressing Chest

The chest is fitted with a beautifully polished marble surface in warm, softly veined tones. Beneath the carved foliate frieze are two long, slim concealed drawers, with three substantial full-width drawers forming the main body. Each drawer retains period-style brass handles and operates smoothly. The case is framed by turned and carved columns, with the lower apron decorated by fluting and rosette motifs and supported on boldly carved feet.

fig 3. A 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring three flame mahogany drawers, carved sphinx supports framing a tall rectangular mirror, a marble top, and brass handles.
fig 3. Impressive 19th-century Mahogany Dressing Chest

A highly sculptural and visually commanding dressing chest, combining exceptional craftsmanship with strong architectural presence—an outstanding example of Victorian-era design.

Dimensions

Height: 82 Inches

Width: 62 Inches

Depth: 26 Inches

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
157cm (61.81")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Chest Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181708
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A 19th-century mahogany dressing chest featuring three flame mahogany drawers, carved sphinx supports framing a tall rectangular mirror, a marble top, and brass handles.
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWinged sphinx supports, Flame mahogany veneers, Fluted columns, Etched glass mirror
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 157 cm (62 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This impressive nineteenth-century Empire Revival dressing chest is made from warm brown mahogany, flame mahogany veneers, marble, glass, and brass. It measures 208 cm high, 157 cm wide, and 66 cm deep. The piece combines a richly figured marble top and a tall rectangular mirror framed in carved mahogany with etched glass floral corner motifs. The mirror rests between two winged sphinx supports displaying detailed plumage, drapery, and scrollwork bases. Beneath a carved foliate frieze, the structure incorporates two concealed drawers and three substantial full-width drawers fitted with brass handles. Turned fluted columns flank the main body, while the lower apron displays fluting and rosette motifs above carved feet. In a contemporary home, this grand dressing chest serves as a striking focal point and a functional storage unit in a master bedroom or a spacious dressing room. The warm timber tones and architectural details bring a strong Regency and Victorian character to traditional and eclectic interiors. The polished marble surface provides a durable display area for daily items, while the large vertical mirror enhances natural light and perceived space in the room.

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A 19th-century mahogany dressing chest is a composite piece of bedroom furniture combining a chest of drawers with an integrated upper mirror frame. Popular during the Empire, Regency, and Victorian periods, these pieces feature flame mahogany veneers, classical carved motifs, and often a marble writing or vanity top.

These chests were constructed primarily using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine or oak. They frequently incorporate marble tops, cast brass drawer pulls, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative elements, uneven hand-sawn secondary timber on drawer bottoms, and hand-cut dovetail joints. Look for natural age marks, original lock escutcheons, and period-correct glass silvering or oxidation on the mirror.

Position the piece as a focal point in a master bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway. Balance the dark mahogany tones against contemporary neutral wall paint, simple linen drapery, and understated decorative accents to highlight the intricate classical carving.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain. Clean marble surfaces using pH-neutral marble cleaners to prevent etching, and clean the mirror glass with a damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals on surrounding woodwork.
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