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Biedermeier Chest Drawers Commode Flame Mahogany 1840
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Biedermeier Chest Drawers Commode Flame Mahogany 1840

19th century
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Elegant Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1820-1840)

Description:

The Art of Storage: An Early 19th-Century Chest of Drawers

A handsome antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1820-1840) in the Biedermeier style. Features superb Flame Mahogany veneer and original-style brass Regency escutcheons and drop-ring handles.

Acquired from a dealer in Paris.

Width: 107 cm (42.1 in)

Height: 107 cm (42.1 in)

Depth: 53 cm (20.9 in)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1188058
Description
Elegant Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1820-1840)

Description:

The Art of Storage: An Early 19th-Century Chest of Drawers

A handsome antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1820-1840) in the Biedermeier style.

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Features superb Flame Mahogany veneer and original-style brass Regency escutcheons and drop-ring handles.
Canonbury Antiques

Acquired from a dealer in Paris.

Width: 107 cm (42.1 in)

Height: 107 cm (42.1 in)

Depth: 53 cm (20.9 in)

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Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188058
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A 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany chest of drawers featuring decorative brass escutcheons and drop ring handles.
Biedermeier Chest Drawers Commode Flame Mahogany 1840
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A 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany chest of drawers featuring decorative brass escutcheons and drop ring handles.
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Biedermeier style furniture from the 1830s and 1840s is defined by clean geometric lines, understated elegance, and a focus on natural wood grain patterns such as flame mahogany or birch. Originating in Central Europe, the style favoured functionality and simplified neoclassical forms suited for domestic interiors.

Chests from this period typically utilise solid softwood or oak carcases veneered with highly figured mahogany, such as flame or book-matched cuts. Dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and hand-cast brass hardware, including decorative escutcheons, are standard hallmarks of construction from this era.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of hand construction, such as irregular hand-cut dovetails, original lock mechanisms, and shrinkage marks along solid wood panels. The surface finish often exhibits historic patination, age-appropriate wear around handles, and natural oxidisation within drawer interiors.

A Biedermeier commode functions well as a focal point in a contemporary hallway, living space, or bedroom. Pairing rich mahogany wood tones with contemporary artwork, neutral wall colours, or minimalist ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

Flame mahogany surfaces should be kept away from direct sunlight and steady heat sources to prevent veneer cracking or fading. Dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year helps maintain the wood finish without causing wax build-up.
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