Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets 19th Century

Name: Pair of Antique Bedside Cabinets in Mahogany C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231527
Price: 845 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFielded panel doors, curved top moulding, brass drop handles, plinth base
SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This matched pair of late Victorian bedside cabinets in mahogany presents a warm brown timber finish and traditional English Country House character. Each tall, narrow case stands on a plinth base with a curved apron, and encloses a single door with a carved fielded panel and a shaped top moulding. The doors open via ornate brass drop handles attached to the left stiles. Visible details include rich wood grain variations and subtle antiqued hardware patination. The cabinets measure 76.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. They suit placement in a traditional bedroom as bedside tables, holding a lamp and nighttime reading materials while providing enclosed storage for personal items.

FAQs

Originating in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, bedside cabinets were originally referred to as pot cupboards, designed to discreetly store night conveniences before indoor plumbing became widespread. During the Victorian era, these functional pieces evolved into crafted bedroom furniture made from fine hardwoods like mahogany and walnut to match bedroom suites.

Late Victorian cabinets were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on door panels. Key construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, framed and fielded door panels, solid wood plinth bases, and cast brass drop handles or turn knobs.

Authentic pieces from c.1880 display signs of age, including natural wood shrinkage along panel joins, genuine oxidation on the timber, and minor irregularities indicative of hand finishing. Inspect the hardware for original brass patination and check internal surfaces for timber age, hand-planed secondary woods, or historical drawer runners.

In corporate or residential interiors, pair rich mahogany bedside tables with modern neutral linen bedding to create textural contrast. Incorporate contemporary brass lamps or sculptural ceramics on top to blend historical craftsmanship with clean, modern aesthetics.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfiber cloth in the direction of the wood grain. Protect the finish by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year, and keep the furniture positioned away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying out or timber warping.

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Pair of Antique Bedside Cabinets in Mahogany C.1880

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