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19thc. Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
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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
Dealers Internal Reference
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.

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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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
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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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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, splayed bracket feet, oval brass backplates, cockbeaded drawers
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers embodies the Regency style with a warm brown timber finish and distinctive cockbeaded drawer edges. The configuration includes two short drawers positioned above three long graduated drawers, fitted with oval brass backplates and swing handles. The piece stands securely on splayed bracket feet beneath a curved front profile that softens its silhouette. The dimensions measure 105 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. Practical storage capacity makes this chest well-suited for organising garments and linens in a bedroom, or for holding household essentials in a hallway or dining room. The rich grain pattern of the mahogany surface brings traditional character and warmth to classic interior schemes, fitting naturally into English country house settings. Solid construction and timeless proportions ensure durable everyday use while maintaining period elegance in domestic spaces.

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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