A handsome 19th-century mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, featuring two short drawers above three graduated long drawers. The drawer fronts display attractive flame mahogany figuring and are fitted with turned wooden knobs and decorative key escutcheons.

The chest is framed by distinctive spiral-twist columns and raised on turned feet, giving it a strong and elegant appearance. The top retains a rich, warm colour and an appealing aged patina.

A practical and highly decorative antique offering generous storage.

Dimensions:

Height-124cm

Width-108cm

Depth-54cm

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Declaration

W H Barker Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1235891

Description

A handsome 19th-century mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, featuring two short drawers above three graduated long drawers.

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The drawer fronts display attractive flame mahogany figuring and are fitted with turned wooden knobs and decorative key escutcheons.

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fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring spiral rope-twist pilasters, turned wooden knobs, and brass keyhole escutcheons. — fig 1. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

The chest is framed by distinctive spiral-twist columns and raised on turned feet, giving it a strong and elegant appearance. The top retains a rich, warm colour and an appealing aged patina.

A practical and highly decorative antique offering generous storage.

Dimensions:

Height-124cm

Width-108cm

Depth-54cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1235891

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A bowfront chest of drawers features a convex, gently curved front surface designed to add architectural interest and softness to a room compared to standard flat-fronted furniture.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid mahogany or oak for the core framing, flame mahogany veneers for decorative exterior panels, pine or poplar for drawer linings, and cast brass for escutcheons and fittings.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, signs of natural wood shrinkage, original brass lock mechanisms, and uneven timber wear beneath bases or back panels.

Position the piece against a modern neutral backdrop, pairing dark timber tones with contemporary lighting, textured ceramics, or oversized contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.

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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

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