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Name: Fabulous Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers W Hepplewhite Handles
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222088
Price: 595 GBP
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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer, Brass
ColourWarm Reddish Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Oval brass drop handles, Two short over three long drawers, Plinth base

This Victorian chest of drawers exhibits the classic proportions and construction typical of late nineteenth-century English cabinet making. The piece is surfaced in striking flame mahogany veneers displaying rich, undulating grain patterns rendered in warm reddish brown tones, contrasted by simple linear mouldings framing the upper section. Brass drop handles with oval backplates accent the drawer fronts, complemented by small key escutbrellas positioned centrally above each drawer. The storage arrangement consists of two short drawers placed above three graduated long drawers, all supported by a shaped plinth base with bracket feet. The dimensions are 127 cm in height, 92 cm in width, and 53 cm in depth, providing substantial vertical storage capacity. In a modern home, this practical piece functions ideally in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway for organising clothing, linens, or personal items while adding traditional warmth and character to an interior space.

FAQs

A Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers is a 19th-century storage piece featuring multiple drawers veneered with cuts from the crotch of the mahogany tree to display a flame-like grain pattern.

These pieces were constructed using solid softwoods or oak for the internal carcase, overlaid with thin veneers of figured mahogany and assembled using hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary timber drawer linings like pine or cedar, period brass hardware, and natural timber shrinkage along the frame.

Position the chest against a neutral backdrop to emphasise the warm timber tones, pairing it with modern ceramics, minimal artwork, or a contemporary mirror to balance traditional proportions.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading, and dust regularly with a soft cloth followed by periodic beeswax application.

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