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William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860
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William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

19th century
Description

A handsome antique William IV mahogany Wellington chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the bold yet refined proportions typical of the period Circa 1860

All the drawers can be locked at once via the side piece that covers the front of the drawers

The chest features a tall, narrow form fitted with a series of graduated drawers, each retaining its original turned wooden knobs

Bought from a private house sale in London's Holland Park

One side retains the characteristic locking bar with working key, designed to secure all drawers simultaneously a defining feature of the Wellington chest

The top drawer is deeper, with the remaining drawers graduating below, providing practical and well-organised storage

The chest is flanked by carved decorative corbels beneath the top moulding, adding architectural detail and enhancing the strong vertical lines of the design

Raised on a plinth base, the piece demonstrates the solid construction and quality craftsmanship associated with early 19th-century English furniture

Compact yet highly practical, this William IV Wellington chest would work beautifully in a bedroom, study, or hallway where space is limited but storage is required, while the rich mahogany tones give the piece timeless traditional appeal

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

26 (66) x 17.5 (44.5) x 55 (139.7)

Physical Dimensions
Height
139.7cm (55.00")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Mahogany Wellington Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

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SA1201785
Description
A handsome antique William IV mahogany Wellington chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the bold yet refined proportions typical of the period Circa 1860

All the drawers can be locked at once via the side piece that covers the front of the drawers

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The chest features a tall, narrow form fitted with a series of graduated drawers, each retaining its original turned wooden knobs.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
fig 1. William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

Bought from a private house sale in London's Holland Park

One side retains the characteristic locking bar with working key, designed to secure all drawers simultaneously a defining feature of the Wellington chest

fig 2. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
fig 2. William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

The top drawer is deeper, with the remaining drawers graduating below, providing practical and well-organised storage

The chest is flanked by carved decorative corbels beneath the top moulding, adding architectural detail and enhancing the strong vertical lines of the design

fig 3. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
fig 3. William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

Raised on a plinth base, the piece demonstrates the solid construction and quality craftsmanship associated with early 19th-century English furniture

Compact yet highly practical, this William IV Wellington chest would work beautifully in a bedroom, study, or hallway where space is limited but storage is required, while the rich mahogany tones give the piece timeless traditional appeal

fig 4. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
fig 4. William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

26 (66) x 17.5 (44.5) x 55 (139.7)

Height
139.7cm (55.00")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Mahogany Wellington Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201785
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive II A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar. View II
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A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860
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A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved upper corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a side locking bar.
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Named after the Duke of Wellington following his victory at Waterloo in 1815, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers characterised by a hinged side flap that secures all drawers with a single lock.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned timber knobs.

Look for hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail construction, an operational side-locking bar mechanism, and authentic wear around the timber handles.

Position the tall, compact piece in a hallway, bedroom nook, or study to provide vertical storage without occupying a large footprint, complemented by neutral walls or traditional architectural mouldings.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the timber grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking.
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