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Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Martlesham Antiques
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Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest

19th century
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Early 19th Century flame mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top with a reeded moulded edge above a selection of two short over two long mahogany lined drawers with decorative brass plate handles, shaped apron and supported on splay feet. Circa 1820.

36 1/2" x 19" x 35 1/2" high

92cms x 49cms x 90cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1209950
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3820
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 19th Century flame mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top with a reeded moulded edge above a selection of two short over two long mahogany lined drawers with decorative brass plate handles, shaped apron and supported on splay feet. Circa 1820.

36 1/2" x 19" x 35 1/2" high

92cms x 49cms x 90cms high

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209950
Dealers Internal Ref
3820
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Early 19th Century flame mahogany bowfront chest

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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century flame mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring a two over two drawer configuration with brass octagonal ring handles.
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A Regency bowfront chest of drawers is a storage piece dating from the early nineteenth century, characterised by a gentle convex curved front. This design was favoured during the Regency period for its ability to soften room angles and highlight fine veneers like flame mahogany.

Chests from this era were typically framed in solid pine or oak and finished with high-quality timber veneers, such as mahogany. Drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware including octagonal or oval plate handles, and solid timber backboards.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings, uneven hand-planed back panels, and natural oxidisation on drawer bottoms. Look for genuine period drawer runners showing realistic wear and original brass escutcheons or handles.

A mahogany bowfront chest works well as a focal piece in an entryway or bedroom. Pair the dark polished wood with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or neutral walls to contrast its classic silhouette against modern textures.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers lustre. Avoid direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, and harsh chemical cleaners to protect the delicate original veneer.
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