Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202794
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Bone
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBracket feet, Swan neck handles, Diamond escutcheons, Inlaid stringing
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 121.5 cm (48 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This Victorian chest of drawers exhibits a warm brown mahogany timber construction with boxwood and ebony inlay. The rectangular top features decorative inlaid stringing along the edge, above an arrangement of three short upper drawers positioned over three long graduated drawers down the front. Each drawer operates with brass swing handles, secured by diamond-shaped bone key escutcheons set into the wood. The piece is supported on simple bracket feet at the base, displaying clean lines and traditional English country house character. Measuring 93 cm high, 121.5 cm wide, and 53.5 cm deep, the chest provides substantial storage capacity for a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The smooth-running drawers accommodate clothing, linens, or everyday items, while the top surface offers a display area for lamps, photographs, or decorative accessories.

FAQs

Victorian chests of drawers typically feature solid hardwood construction, dark wood veneers such as mahogany or walnut, and functional drawer layouts ranging from two-over-three to three-over-three configurations.

Craftsmen primarily utilized solid mahogany, oak, or walnut for exterior frames and drawer fronts, often paired with pine or deal for drawer lining and back panels, alongside brass or wooden hardware.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, original brass or turned wood handles, period-correct escutcheons, and natural signs of wood shrinkage or oxidation on untouched backboards.

A classic mahogany chest functions well in modern spaces when paired with contemporary artwork, neutral wall colours, and minimal decorative ceramics on top to balance the dark wood tone.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.

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Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers