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George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers
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George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers

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George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers - Mid 18thC with BrushingSlide, Canted and Champhered Corners, Satinwood Crossbanding & Ogee Bracket Feet - 34"w x 16"d x 32"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

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George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers - Mid 18thC with BrushingSlide, Canted and Champhered Corners, Satinwood Crossbanding & Ogee Bracket Feet - 34"w x 16"d x 32"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

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Archive I A George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, an upper pull-out brushing slide, and classic bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers

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A George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, an upper pull-out brushing slide, and classic bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 4 Drawers
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A George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, an upper pull-out brushing slide, and classic bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrushing slide, Swan neck handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers

This Georgian bachelor's chest of drawers originates from the mid-18th century, rendered in mahogany with satinwood crossbanding, oak, and brass. The rich timber displays a warm brown finish across the top surface, four graduated drawers, and canted, champhered corners. Hardware includes polished brass swan-neck handles with circular backplates fitted to each drawer front, alongside brass escutcheons, while an upper pull-out brushing slide sits just beneath the top moulding. The case rests on ogee bracket feet with shaped aprons supporting the lower edge. Suitable for placement in a bedroom, study, or hallway, this piece provides practical storage combined with traditional English country house character. The compact proportions allow placement against bedroom walls or within smaller reception spaces as a functional surface and storage unit. Everyday use accommodates folded clothing, linen, or stationery while maintaining period styling.

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Originating in the 18th century during the reign of King George III, a bachelors chest is a compact chest of drawers typically featuring a pull-out brushing slide designed for folding and caring for garments.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, solid oak drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic Georgian chests feature hand-sawn timber drawer bases, original iron locks, hand-cut dovetails with slight irregularities, and characteristic bracket feet or plinth bases.

Due to its compact proportions and functional top slide, a bachelors chest works effectively as a bedside table, hallway storage unit, or decorative accent piece in contemporary living spaces.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax every six to twelve months, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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