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19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

With two short & three long graduated drawers,

Brass oval handles, on splayed feet.

42”w x 41”h x 23”d

107cm w x 105cm h x 59cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1210592
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6507
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6507

19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

With two short & three long graduated drawers,

Brass oval handles, on splayed feet.

42”w x 41”h x 23”d

107cm w x 105cm h x 59cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210592
Dealers Internal Ref
6507
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring two short and three long drawers with oval brass handles.
19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
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A bow-fronted chest of drawers features a gently curved convex front, which became popular during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This design softened the linear silhouette of traditional cabinetry, allowing for fluid integration into Regency and Victorian interiors.

These chests were typically crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied over pine or oak carcasses. Construction features often include hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer edges, and cast brass oval or ring-pull handles.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-sawn drawer linings, slight irregularities in hand-cut dovetails, and period iron locks. The presence of natural timber shrinkage, age-related patination, and secondary woods like pine or oak inside the drawers indicates genuine period construction.

The curved silhouette of a bow-fronted chest functions as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Pairing the mahogany timber with contemporary artwork, table lamps, or neutral wall tones creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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