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Victorian Bedside Chests
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Victorian Bedside Chests

19th century
Sold 11 October 2026 · Douglas George Antiques
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A fine,smart pair of Mahogany Victorian Bedside Chests. High quality Mahogany throughout including drawer linings and decorative striking veneers to tops and drawer fronts.Hand turned Mahogany knobs to each drawer. Very nice Kingwood and Ebony stringing inlay detail to tops adding a real good look and contrast.

In very good condition,strong, sturdy. Drawers are all sound and work well. They have recently been cleaned and waxed.

Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234002
Description
A fine,smart pair of Mahogany Victorian Bedside Chests.
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High quality Mahogany throughout including drawer linings and decorative striking veneers to tops and drawer fronts.
Douglas George Antiques

Hand turned Mahogany knobs to each drawer. Very nice Kingwood and Ebony stringing inlay detail to tops adding a real good look and contrast.

In very good condition,strong, sturdy. Drawers are all sound and work well. They have recently been cleaned and waxed.

Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests to the Victorian era.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234002
Douglas George Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
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A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. SOLD11 OCT 26
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Archive I A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. SOLD11 OCT 26

Victorian Bedside Chests

Archive II A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. View V
Archive VI A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base. View VI
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2025
Items For Sale 23
Items Sold 21
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A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base.
Victorian Bedside Chests
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A pair of matching Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with turned wooden knobs and keyhole escutcheons on a plinth base.
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  • ObjectBedside Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Keyhole escutcheons, Plinth base, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This pair of Victorian bedside chests are constructed from mahogany with flame mahogany veneer to the tops and drawer fronts, finished in a warm brown tone with visible wood grain figures. Each tall chest contains four graduated drawers fitted with hand-turned wooden knobs and small brass keyhole escutcheons, standing on a solid plinth base with stepped moulding profiles. Measuring 74 cm high, 34 cm wide and 36 cm deep, these compact chests suit placement on either side of a bed in a bedroom or as narrow storage cabinets in a study or hallway. The strong, sturdy units provide practical surface space and enclosed drawer storage while maintaining a narrow footprint suitable for smaller spaces.

Victorian bedside chests typically feature solid timber construction, mahogany or oak veneers, turned wooden knob handles, and functional drawer configurations designed for bedroom storage.

Cabinet makers during the Victorian era frequently utilised mahogany, walnut, oak, and pine, employing dovetail drawer joinery and sturdy plinth or bracket bases.

Authentic pieces often display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass or bone keyhole escutcheons, natural wear along drawer runners, and secondary pine or deal linings.

Pairing dark mahogany chests with light, neutral wall colours, contemporary lamps, and understated artwork creates an effective balance between traditional craft and modern design.

Position mahogany pieces away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid timber shrinkage, and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain periodically to protect the finish.
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