Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: Victorian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217960
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Wood Veneer, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBowfront facade, Two-over-three drawer layout, Turned wooden knobs, Turned feet
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 51.5 cm (20 in)

This Victorian bow front chest of drawers is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown wood veneer and stands at 104 cm high, 106.5 cm wide and 51.5 cm deep. The piece is arranged in a two-over-three drawer layout featuring two small upper drawers positioned above three graduating full-width lower drawers. Each drawer has an inset brass keyhole escutcheon and a pair of round turned wooden knobs. The case sits above turned wooden feet and displays a gently curved facade across the front. The rich timber grain shows natural variations in tone across the surface. This functional storage furniture serves well in a bedroom or hallway setting within an English country house interior to hold folded clothing or linens.

FAQs

A Victorian bowfront chest of drawers is a 19th-century storage piece featuring a convex, curved front facade designed to soften the room geometry while maximising internal storage space.

These pieces typically feature solid timber carcasses veneered with highly figured flame mahogany, constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn dovetails, slight irregularities in hand-planed drawer bottoms, original brass or iron locks, and natural age-related wear around the handles and feet.

Integrate the warm wood tones into modern spaces by pairing the chest with contemporary art overhead, minimalist ceramic lamps, or neutral walls to create a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern aerosol sprays and direct heat sources.

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