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Antique Victorian Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers C.1870

19th century
Sold 10 January 2026 · Founders Antiques
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A Victorian chest of drawers of compact, four-drawer form, with finely figured mahogany veneer to the drawer fronts and top, and pine carcass with stained pine sides. Arranged with four full-width graduated drawers, finished with turned knobs and brass escutcheons, all raised on simple bracket feet.

A quietly assured piece of Victorian domestic furniture, conservative in style and practical in intent. Its near-square proportions make it particularly versatile, equally suited to use as a bedroom chest, dressing chest or refined storage piece in a guest room or study.

Presented in very good antique condition, with a warm, aged patina throughout and minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 91 W: 90 D: 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA1186397
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3562
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A Victorian chest of drawers of compact, four-drawer form, with finely figured mahogany veneer to the drawer fronts and top, and pine carcass with stained pine sides.
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Arranged with four full-width graduated drawers, finished with turned knobs and brass escutcheons, all raised on simple bracket feet.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian small mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and key escutcheons.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers C.1870

A quietly assured piece of Victorian domestic furniture, conservative in style and practical in intent. Its near-square proportions make it particularly versatile, equally suited to use as a bedroom chest, dressing chest or refined storage piece in a guest room or study.

fig 2. An antique Victorian small mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and key escutcheons.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers C.1870

Presented in very good antique condition, with a warm, aged patina throughout and minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 91 W: 90 D: 46 cm

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186397
Dealers Internal Ref
3562
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An antique Victorian small mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and key escutcheons.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers c.1870
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Key escutcheons, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Victorian furniture, spanning the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encompasses a variety of revival styles ranging from Gothic and Elizabethan to Rococo, characterised by robust construction, dark timbers, and detailed craftsmanship.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction and secondary softwood liners like pine.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, minor irregularities in the wood grain or hand-turned elements, aged brass key escutcheons, and patination consistent with age rather than modern factory distressing.

Pairing a dark wood antique chest with minimalist contemporary decor, neutral walls, and modern abstract art creates a balanced contrast that highlights the rich grain and historical character of the piece.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying natural beeswax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based commercial polishes.
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