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A Victorian Mahogany 3 Height Dressing Chest C1880
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A Victorian Mahogany 3 Height Dressing Chest C1880

19th century
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A Victorian Mahogany 3 height dressing chest dating from around 1880. This wonderful piece has a high gallery back and sides to the top which have a moulded edge. It has two short over three long graduating drawers all of which are Pine lined with original Brass handles and a moulded edge to the drawer fronts. The chest has round corners and stands on a plinth on original turned feet.

Measures: Height to Top: 33.5" x Height to Top Gallery: 43.5" x Depth: 20" x Width: 42"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1234104
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W4130/13.9
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A Victorian Mahogany 3 height dressing chest dating from around 1880. This wonderful piece has a high gallery back and sides to the top which have a moulded edge.
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It has two short over three long graduating drawers all of which are Pine lined with original Brass handles and a moulded edge to the drawer fronts.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The chest has round corners and stands on a plinth on original turned feet.

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet.
fig 1. A Victorian Mahogany 3 Height Dressing Chest C1880

Measures: Height to Top: 33.5" x Height to Top Gallery: 43.5" x Depth: 20" x Width: 42"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet.
fig 2. A Victorian Mahogany 3 Height Dressing Chest C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234104
Dealers Internal Ref
W4130/13.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet. SOLD26 SEP 26

A Victorian Mahogany 3 Height Dressing Chest C1880

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet. View III
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Archive V A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet. View V
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
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Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 184
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A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY 3 HEIGHT DRESSING CHEST C1880
Ref: SA1234104
A late Victorian mahogany dressing chest featuring an arched backboard upstand, two short drawers over two long drawers with turned wooden handles, set on turned bun feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched upstand, Turned wooden handles, Flame mahogany veneers, Turned feet
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian dressing chest from around 1880 is fashioned from mahogany with flame mahogany veneer in a warm brown colour. The piece includes an arched upstand, turned wooden drawer handles, and turned bun feet. It stands 110 cm high, 106.5 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. The body has a high gallery back with side edges, two short drawers above two long drawers, and round corners above a plinth. Suitable for use in a bedroom, this chest provides functional surface space and storage. The traditional timber construction and grain patterns fit well in period interiors or English country house room schemes.

FAQs

Victorian dressing chests typically feature solid timber or veneered drawer fronts, rounded carcase edges, turned wooden handles, and decorative gallery upstands. Introduced during the nineteenth century, these pieces served as functional bedroom storage while exhibiting popular period woodworking techniques.

Chests from this era were primarily constructed using solid pine or oak carcase frames faced with rich timber veneers, such as flame mahogany or walnut. Drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints, solid drawer linings, turned timber knobs, and cast iron or brass lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, irregular tool marks on unexposed rear boards, original brass or iron locks, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The drawer fronts often exhibit highly figure-matched flame mahogany veneers paired with turned wooden handles attached via internal threadings.

A dark mahogany chest provides visual grounding when paired against light, modern wall paint shades such as off-white, beige, or soft sage green. Balance the warm timber tones by styling the top surface with contemporary ceramics, minimal lighting fixtures, or framed modern artwork.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood finish. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.
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