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Lovely Early Georgian, Golden Mahogany, Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers.
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Lovely Early Georgian, Golden Mahogany, Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers.

19th century
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Lovely early Georgian, golden mahogany, bow fronted chest of drawers. The 2 small and 2 large drawers of a very good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with oak and pine linings, rosewood cross banding, boxwood inlay and the original brass knob handles, escutcheons and locks. The top with further boxwood and ebony inlay. Standing on nicely shaped splay feet. Shown before restoration.

Size 36 x 20 x 32 inches tall (91 x 50 x 81 cm tall)

Price when restored £750

Stock no. 6860

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 1800s.

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SA1235403
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6860
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Description
Lovely early Georgian, golden mahogany, bow fronted chest of drawers. The 2 small and 2 large drawers of a very good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with oak and pine linings, rosewood cross banding, boxwood inlay and the original brass knob handles, escutcheons and locks. The top with further boxwood and ebony inlay. Standing on nicely shaped splay feet. Shown before restoration.

Size 36 x 20 x 32 inches tall (91 x 50 x 81 cm tall)

Price when restored £750

Stock no. 6860

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235403
Dealers Internal Ref
6860
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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An early Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass knobs and inlaid crossbanding.
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Archive I An early Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass knobs and inlaid crossbanding.

Lovely Early Georgian, Golden Mahogany, Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers.

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An early Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass knobs and inlaid crossbanding.
Lovely early Georgian, golden mahogany, bow fronted chest of drawers.
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An early Georgian golden mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers with brass knobs and inlaid crossbanding.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Inlaid crossbanding, Splayed feet, Brass knob handles
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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A Georgian bowfront chest of drawers is characterized by its convex curved front face, popularised in the late eighteenth century. These pieces typically feature refined mahogany veneers, crossbanded borders, and balanced proportional drawer layouts.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany for visible surfaces, often utilizing oak or pine as secondary lining woods. Hardware generally consisted of cast brass knobs, drop handles, or swan-neck pulls.

Authentic Georgian furniture features hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, uneven wood shrinkage lines, and original oak or pine back panels. Secondary timber oxidisation and historic drawer wear consistent with age also indicate authenticity.

A Georgian bowfront chest provides structured warmth in contemporary spaces, functioning as a hallway focal point or bedroom storage cabinet. Its curved front softens linear modern room arrangements while adding historical context.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish annually. Avoid placing the furniture in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber warping.
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