Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1188774
Price: 480 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

1910

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

1800

George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers

1800

Antique Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Regency

Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Victorian

Regency Bow Fronted Mahogany & Cross-banded Chest of Graduated Drawers

Regency

Small Regency Figured Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Regency

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers.

Regency

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers.

Regency

Edwardian Mahogany Bow- Front Chest of Drawers

Edwardian

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers | Bow Front

Georgian

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBow front, Graduated drawers, Brass ring handles, Shaped apron
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian bow chest of drawers dates from around 1800 and is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish. The bow-front piece features two short top drawers above three long graduated drawers, fitted with circular brass drop handles and brass keyhole escutcheons, all standing on splayed feet with a shaped apron along the bottom. The timbers show natural grain variations and polish wear appropriate for its period. Measuring 106 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, it provides substantial storage capacity. In a modern interior, this chest of drawers suits placement in a bedroom, landing, or hallway as a practical storage unit for clothing or linens. The timeless English Country House aesthetic allows it to integrate comfortably into both traditional and transitional room schemes alongside other wooden furniture.

FAQs

A Georgian bow-front chest of drawers is a storage piece dating from the late eighteenth to early nineteenth century, distinguished by a gentle convex curve along its front facade. This curved profile offered a softer alternative to flat-fronted case furniture of the period.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using flame mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak carcases. Key components, such as drawer linings, utilized secondary woods like oak or pine, while handles and escutcheon plates were formed from cast or stamped brass.

Authentic period chests display hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular drawer lining dimensions, and evidence of hand-planing on the back panel. Natural wood shrinkage over time often produces subtle surface irregularities and uniform oxidisation near metal hardware.

Combine the deep mahogany wood tones with modern neutral wall shades such as off-white or soft grey to highlight the grain. Placing contemporary lighting or minimalist ceramics on top creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Apply a clear beeswax polish twice a year along the grain, buffing off excess to protect the finish. Position the chest away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer shrinkage or timber movement.

Millers Antiques

Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

Visitors also looked at these ⇣