George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with Original Brushing Slide

Bring timeless Georgian elegance into your home with this George III mahogany bachelor’s chest, a beautifully proportioned late 18th-century antique crafted from richly figured solid mahogany. Featuring an original pull-out brushing slide, this exceptional chest combines period craftsmanship with practical storage, making it ideal for both traditional and modern interiors.

Originally designed for the Georgian gentleman, the brushing slide provided a convenient surface for laying out wigs, hats, brushes and clothing while dressing. Before dressing tables became common, it also served as a practical space for folding garments or writing letters, making the bachelor’s chest one of the most versatile pieces of Georgian furniture.

The chest features two short over three long graduated drawers, fitted with attractive brass swan-neck handles and finished with a moulded top and elegant bracket feet. The beautifully aged mahogany has developed a rich patina over more than 200 years, giving the piece warmth, depth and character that only genuine antiques can offer.

Perfect in a country home bedroom, this bachelor’s chest would sit beautifully beneath a window or beside a four-poster bed. Styled with a classic table lamp, fresh flowers and a mirror above, it creates a refined focal point while offering generous storage for clothing and linens. Its compact proportions also make it ideal for hallways, guest bedrooms or dressing rooms.

Whether you’re furnishing a Georgian townhouse, a period cottage or a contemporary country home, this authentic George III chest is both a practical storage solution and a lasting investment in English craftsmanship.

Key Features

• Genuine George III bachelor’s chest

• Fine figured solid mahogany with rich original colour

• Original pull-out brushing slide

• Two short over three long graduated drawers

• Attractive period-style brass swan-neck handles

• Elegant moulded top

• Standing on shaped bracket feet

• Excellent bedroom, hallway or landing storage

• Late 18th Century Georgian craftsmanship

• Beautiful aged patina

Dimensions

• Width: 95 cm (37¼ inches)

• Depth: 53 cm (20¾ inches)

• Height: 86.5 cm (34 inches)

Perfect for a Country Home

Imagine this handsome George III bachelor’s chest standing in a peaceful country house bedroom, beneath a sash window overlooking rolling fields. Styled with a traditional table lamp, a ceramic vase of fresh garden flowers and a framed landscape painting above, the rich mahogany glows against soft neutral walls and natural oak floorboards. Its elegant proportions make it ideal beside a four-poster or upholstered bed, adding authentic Georgian character while providing practical everyday storage. Whether placed in a period farmhouse, manor house or a modern country interior, it creates an effortless sense of heritage and timeless style.

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• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

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DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.