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Name: Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222636
Price: 325 GBP
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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Rounded front corners, Low rear upstand, Two short over two long drawers

This Victorian mahogany chest of drawers displays a warm brown timber finish with visible grain patterns across the front and top surface. The construction incorporates two short upper drawers positioned above two long lower drawers, all fitted with matching turned wooden knobs and small brass keyhole escutcheons. Architectural details include rounded front corners along the upper edge and a low rear upstand guarding the top surface. Practical storage capacity suits positioning within a bedroom, hallway or living space for everyday household organisation. Measuring 107 cm wide by 91 cm tall, the freestanding item rests on solid plinth bases on a gravel exterior floor during photography. The exterior surfaces show gentle natural wear and patina consistent with age and regular usage.

FAQs

Victorian mahogany chests of drawers typically feature robust timber construction, smooth-running hand-dovetailed drawers, turned wooden knobs, and rounded front corners. Popular throughout the 19th century, these pieces provided functional clothes storage in domestic interiors.

Craftsmen during the Victorian period commonly utilised solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine frameworks, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, thick drawer linings, and wooden turned handles secured with internal threaded screws or glue.

Authentic Victorian chests usually display hand-sawn drawer bottoms, hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate brass lock mechanisms, and light oxidisation or age marks inside the timber carcass.

A Victorian mahogany chest can serve as a focal point in a bedroom, hallway, or living space, contrasting warm wood tones against neutral plaster walls, modern ceramics, and minimal table lamps.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement or surface fading.

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