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Antique Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers
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Antique Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome antique mahogany bachelor's chest of compact proportions, raised on shaped bracket feet. The chest of drawers has a rich colour and patina throughout. It is fitted with a slide above four graduated drawers, each with attractive brass swan neck handles and decorative crossbanded drawer fronts. The moulded top above the drawers provides a practical surface, while the compact proportions make it ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway or living room. A well-made and useful piece.

Item Reference:

M-6962

Dimensions:

Height – 80cm / Width – 86cm / Depth – 49cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age and use. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and minor indentations, particularly to the top surface. There is light fading and wear to the finish in places, consistent with age and use. All drawers run well and overall, the chest remains solid, sound and ready for everyday use.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home. For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223262
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6962
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A handsome antique mahogany bachelor's chest of compact proportions, raised on shaped bracket feet. The chest of drawers has a rich colour and patina throughout.
It is fitted with a slide above four graduated drawers, each with attractive brass swan neck handles and decorative crossbanded drawer fronts.
Penderyn Antiques

The moulded top above the drawers provides a practical surface, while the compact proportions make it ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway or living room. A well-made and useful piece.

fig 1. An antique mahogany bachelors chest featuring four crossbanded graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers

Item Reference:

M-6962

Dimensions:

Height – 80cm / Width – 86cm / Depth – 49cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age and use. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and minor indentations, particularly to the top surface. There is light fading and wear to the finish in places, consistent with age and use. All drawers run well and overall, the chest remains solid, sound and ready for everyday use.

fig 2. An antique mahogany bachelors chest featuring four crossbanded graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home. For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223262
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6962
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A bachelors chest is a small-scale chest of drawers that originated in the eighteenth century, designed to provide compact storage along with a pull-out brushing slide for folding and dressing garments.

Georgian chests were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak or pine casings, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass handles, and decorative crossbanded inlays.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails with uneven spacing, hand-planed secondary woods such as oak or pine drawer linings, cast brass swan-neck handles with corresponding keyholes, and natural timber oxidisation.

A mahogany chest can be paired with neutral wall tones, contemporary artwork, and modern table lamps to create a balanced contrast between historical timber furniture and modern aesthetics.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft lint-free cloth.
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