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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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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1226019
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 86.5cm (34.1inches)Width is 95cm (37.4inches)Depth is 53cm (20.9inches)
Antique ID: SA1226019 Item: George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest - - with a 10% "buy online" discount (reference SA1226019) Buying direct from seller: Hingstons of Wilton
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