Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet 19th Century

Name: Regency Chiffonier in Rosewood C.1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223718
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectChiffoniers
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialRosewood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGothic arched panels, Lion mask handles, Flanking turned columns, Plinth base
SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Regency chiffonier originates from around 1820 and stands in warm brown rosewood with a highly figured timber grain. The architectural form includes a rectangular top above a single long frieze drawer fitted with two circular brass ring handles featuring lion-mask mounts. Below the drawer sit a pair of cupboard doors decorated with recessed Gothic arched panels, flanked by freestanding turned columns on each side. The whole cabinet rests on a solid plinth base. Practical dimensions are 97 cm high by 96.5 cm wide and 50 cm deep. At home today, this piece serves as a functional storage cabinet in a living room, hallway or dining room, offering surface space on top for lamps or decorative objects alongside enclosed shelving behind the lower doors. The proportions suit traditional and period-inspired interiors alike, combining substantial timber construction with classical early 19th-century styling.

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A chiffonier is a low-profile storage cabinet or small sideboard that became prominent in the early nineteenth century during the Regency era. Typically incorporating a long upper drawer above a two-door cupboard, these pieces were designed to store household linens, books, or dining items while serving as decorative furniture.

Regency chiffoniers were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. They frequently featured polished brass accents, brass grille work, hand-carved architectural details, and flame veneers applied over oak or pine carcass frames.

Authentic Regency pieces feature period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings, and original brass hardware like lion-mask or ring pull handles. The timber usually displays distinctive deep figure and natural grain variations, accompanied by classical architectural elements such as columns, pilasters, or Gothic arches.

A Regency chiffonier functions effectively as a focal piece in an entryway, dining area, or living room space. The dark rosewood timber provides visual weight and contrast against neutral walls, offering both surface display space for contemporary art and enclosed storage.

Rosewood should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, drying, or fading of the timber. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the original finish.

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Regency Chiffonier in Rosewood C.1820

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