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Georgian Batchelors Chest of Drawers
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Georgian Batchelors Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Exceptional George III Bachelor’s Chest (c.1780–1820)

This outstanding George III bachelor’s chest is a superb example of late 18th–early 19th-century craftsmanship, offering beautiful proportions and an elegant presence. The piece boasts a rich, warm colour with a wonderfully matured patina that only centuries of careful use can create.

Standing on classic bracket feet, the chest features finely moulded, oak-lined drawers—all original, smooth-running, and showcasing the quality you expect from this period. Its compact form makes it especially desirable; at just two feet eight inches wide, it is an ideal size for both traditional and contemporary interiors where space and style matter.

A rare bonus, the chest retains its original key, further affirming its authenticity. With all components untouched and in original condition, it remains a true collector’s piece.

Dimensions:

Width: 85 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height: 83 cm

This is a charming and highly practical George III chest—perfect for the discerning collector or anyone looking to add genuine period character to their home.

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Collectable Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest to the Georgian era.

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Exceptional George III Bachelor’s Chest (c.1780–1820)
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This outstanding George III bachelor’s chest is a superb example of late 18th–early 19th-century craftsmanship, offering beautiful proportions and an elegant presence.
Collectable Interiors

The piece boasts a rich, warm colour with a wonderfully matured patina that only centuries of careful use can create.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany bachelors chest featuring a top brushing slide, four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Batchelors Chest of Drawers

Standing on classic bracket feet, the chest features finely moulded, oak-lined drawers—all original, smooth-running, and showcasing the quality you expect from this period. Its compact form makes it especially desirable; at just two feet eight inches wide, it is an ideal size for both traditional and contemporary interiors where space and style matter.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany bachelors chest featuring a top brushing slide, four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Batchelors Chest of Drawers

A rare bonus, the chest retains its original key, further affirming its authenticity. With all components untouched and in original condition, it remains a true collector’s piece.

Dimensions:

Width: 85 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height: 83 cm

This is a charming and highly practical George III chest—perfect for the discerning collector or anyone looking to add genuine period character to their home.

Date of Manufacture

Collectable Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest to the Georgian era.

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Georgian Batchelors chest of drawers

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A Georgian mahogany bachelors chest featuring a top brushing slide, four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian bachelors chest is a compact wooden storage piece originating in the 18th century, typically featuring a pull-out brushing slide situated directly above a series of graduated drawers. Designed for smaller living quarters, the slide allowed gentlemen a dedicated surface to brush garments or dress.

Georgian chests were commonly constructed using solid timber framework lined with high-grade flame or Cuban mahogany veneers. Drawers were fitted using hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine linings, cast brass swan-neck handles, and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn timber drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, and bracket feet. The inclusion of a functional pull-out brushing slide beneath the top moulding is a primary identifying feature.

A Georgian bachelors chest functions as a hallway console, bedside cabinet, or accent storage piece in a living room. Combining the deep reddish-brown tones of polished mahogany with modern art or contemporary neutral walls creates an intentional contrast.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax every six to twelve months. Position the chest away from direct radiators and sunlight to prevent timber movement, veneer splitting, or finish fading.
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