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Large 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Large 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19th Century Deep Bow Front Chest of Drawers

A handsome 19th century mahogany deep bow front chest of drawers, retaining a beautifully figured top and elegant satinwood stringing throughout. Featuring two short over three long oak-lined drawers, all running smoothly and fitted with quality brass swan-neck handles. Raised on shaped bracket feet, this is a well-proportioned and practical chest offering excellent storage with timeless Georgian-inspired elegance.

A fine example, presented in very good condition and ready for the home

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship Worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09596707
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails on drawer sides: early nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Solid mahogany end panels with natural shrinkage: timber drying across the grain.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts with delicate stringing: classic Regency decorative styling.
Oak drawer linings showing dark age marks: period secondary timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228101
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19th Century Deep Bow Front Chest of Drawers
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A handsome 19th century mahogany deep bow front chest of drawers, retaining a beautifully figured top and elegant satinwood stringing throughout.
Rawlings Antiques

Featuring two short over three long oak-lined drawers, all running smoothly and fitted with quality brass swan-neck handles. Raised on shaped bracket feet, this is a well-proportioned and practical chest offering excellent storage with timeless Georgian-inspired elegance.

A fine example, presented in very good condition and ready for the home

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship Worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09596707
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails on drawer sides: early nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Solid mahogany end panels with natural shrinkage: timber drying across the grain.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts with delicate stringing: classic Regency decorative styling.
Oak drawer linings showing dark age marks: period secondary timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228101
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A 19th-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass handles.
Large 19th century mahogany Bowfront chest of drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBowfront contour, String inlay, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This large 19th-century bowfront chest of drawers belongs to the Regency period and follows an English country house style. The piece uses warm brown mahogany timber with satinwood string inlay, brass hardware, and oak drawer linings. Visible details include a curved bowfront outline, shaped bracket feet, and brass swan-neck handles fitted to each drawer front with matching keyhole escutcheons, alongside fine horizontal stringing outlining the drawer tiers and top edge. The measurements are 95 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 65 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers provides substantial storage capacity while serving as a statement furniture item in a bedroom, hallway, or living room. The smooth upper surface accommodates lamps, photographs, or decorative objects, while the graduated lower drawers organise clothing, linens, or household items. The traditional proportions and classic timber finish blend easily with both period and modern interior schemes.

FAQs

A bowfront chest of drawers features a convex, outward-curving front profile designed to soften the angular lines of a room, popularised in late 18th and 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, frequently incorporating pine or oak drawer linings, brass drop handles, and decorative boxwood stringing.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, pine secondary woods, and hand-planed irregularities on the back panels.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or reception room, pairing its rich timber tones with modern artwork, contemporary lighting, or neutral colour palettes.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber movement or fading, and clean surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and quality beeswax polish.
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