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Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €930     $1,010
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Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine quality mahogany chest of drawers by Waring & Gillow, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and elegant proportions.

The solid mahogany top sits above an unusual configuration of four short drawers over three long graduating drawers, offering versatile storage.

Constructed throughout in solid mahogany with traditional dovetailed joints, each drawer retains its original Waring & Gillow stamped lock, reflecting the maker’s renowned attention to detail.

The drawers are finished with attractive cockbeading, and turned handles.

The piece stands on shaped ogee feet and features a fully panelled mahogany back.

Presented in good original condition, this is a very high-quality and desirable example from one of England’s most respected cabinet makers.

W 89.5cm (35.25")

D 56.5cm (22.25")

H 102cm (40")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09466934
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Drawer rim stamped Waring & Gillow Ltd: company title adopted from 1897.
Brass locks engraved London, Liverpool and Paris: retailer's early twentieth-century branch network.
Fine, narrow dovetails on drawer boxes: precision cabinet work before modern mass production.
Solid panelled backboard: premium workshop construction standard in the Edwardian period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209562
Dealers Internal Reference
MNE260421A
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Description
A fine quality mahogany chest of drawers by Waring & Gillow, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and elegant proportions.
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The solid mahogany top sits above an unusual configuration of four short drawers over three long graduating drawers, offering versatile storage.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A tall antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring an upper arrangement of small drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow

Constructed throughout in solid mahogany with traditional dovetailed joints, each drawer retains its original Waring & Gillow stamped lock, reflecting the maker’s renowned attention to detail.

The drawers are finished with attractive cockbeading, and turned handles.

fig 2. A tall antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring an upper arrangement of small drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, resting on bracket feet.
fig 2. Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow

The piece stands on shaped ogee feet and features a fully panelled mahogany back.

Presented in good original condition, this is a very high-quality and desirable example from one of England’s most respected cabinet makers.

W 89.5cm (35.25")

D 56.5cm (22.25")

H 102cm (40")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09466934
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Drawer rim stamped Waring & Gillow Ltd: company title adopted from 1897.
Brass locks engraved London, Liverpool and Paris: retailer's early twentieth-century branch network.
Fine, narrow dovetails on drawer boxes: precision cabinet work before modern mass production.
Solid panelled backboard: premium workshop construction standard in the Edwardian period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209562
Dealers Internal Ref
MNE260421A
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Archive I A tall antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring an upper arrangement of small drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, resting on bracket feet.

Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow

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A tall antique mahogany chest of drawers featuring an upper arrangement of small drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, resting on bracket feet.
Mahogany Chest by Waring & Gillow
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Turned wooden knobs, Graduated drawers, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 89.5 cm (35 in) x D 56.5 cm (22 in)

This Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers by Waring & Gillow dates to 1900 and provides traditional storage in a rich brown timber. The construction incorporates flame mahogany veneer across the front drawers, solid wood surfaces, and cockbeading around the drawer openings. Practical details include an upper tier of four smaller drawers above three graduated full-width drawers, fitted with small turned wooden knobs and supported on shaped bracket feet. The chest measures 102 cm high, 89.5 cm wide, and 56.5 cm deep. Inside a home today, this piece provides versatile bedroom storage for clothing, linens, and accessories. Alternatively, it functions effectively in a hallway, dressing room, or living space as a surface for lamps and decorative items while keeping household items organised within its drawers.

FAQs

Chests from this era frequently drew inspiration from eighteenth-century Georgian proportions, combining clean architectural lines with high-grade mahogany veneers, graduated drawer arrangements, and classical bracket or bun feet.

High-quality historical pieces utilised solid mahogany timber alongside fine flame veneers on drawer fronts, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and cast metal or turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces often feature irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, stamped maker marks on drawer edges or backs, and natural oxidation or age marks on the timber drawers and interiors.

Placing dark timber chests against light, neutral, or pale sage walls creates a strong visual contrast, while pairing them with modern minimalist table lamps or contemporary artwork balances historical weight with modern design.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline or beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp walls.
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