Georgian Miniature Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: George III Period Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223321
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMiniature Furniture
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGraduated drawers, Bracket feet, Turned brass knobs, Inlaid stringing
SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This Georgian miniature chest of drawers comes from the George III period and is fashioned from warm brown mahogany. The piece presents a rectangular cross-banded top with figured grain, positioned above two short drawers over four long graduated drawers. Each drawer has light stringing inlay around the edges and tiny turned brass knob handles. The structure rests on shaped bracket feet, exhibiting a rich polish that highlights the natural grain of the timber. Measuring 41 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, this item functions well in a gentleman's library or study, placed atop a sideboard or desk to store small items, trinkets, or stationery.

FAQs

During the George III period, miniature chests were crafted as apprentice pieces to demonstrate woodworking mastery, as salesman samples for travelling furniture makers, or for housing small personal valuables on a dressing table.

These pieces typically utilised primary timbers such as mahogany with oak or pine secondary woods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, flame mahogany veneers, and brass or turned wooden handles.

Authentic Georgian miniature chests exhibit period-correct construction including hand-sawn timber marks, natural wood shrinkage, timber oxidisation on drawer linings, and genuine hand-cut dovetail joinery within the small drawers.

A miniature chest serves as functional desktop storage for stationery or jewellery, or as an accent object positioned on a sideboard, desk, or open bookcase.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent wood warping, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically using a soft cotton cloth.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

George III Period Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers