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Victorian Bow-front Chest of Drawers
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Victorian Bow-front Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
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A well-proportioned antique mahogany drawer chest, distinguished by a gently bowed façade and richly figured flame mahogany veneers across the front. The arrangement comprises two shallow upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers, providing generous storage while retaining a balanced, compact form. Each drawer is fitted with turned wooden knobs and brass-lined key escutcheons, with fine moulded edges framing the figured timber. The polished top follows the curved profile of the case and is finished with subtle line detailing, while the whole stands on four turned feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Bow Front Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1236128
Dealers Internal Reference
49839
Description
A well-proportioned antique mahogany drawer chest, distinguished by a gently bowed façade and richly figured flame mahogany veneers across the front.
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The arrangement comprises two shallow upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers, providing generous storage while retaining a balanced, compact form.
The Old Cinema

Each drawer is fitted with turned wooden knobs and brass-lined key escutcheons, with fine moulded edges framing the figured timber. The polished top follows the curved profile of the case and is finished with subtle line detailing, while the whole stands on four turned feet.

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Bow Front Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236128
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49839
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a bow-front silhouette, four graduated drawers with turned wood knobs, brass keyholes, and turned feet.

Victorian Bow-front Chest of Drawers

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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a bow-front silhouette, four graduated drawers with turned wood knobs, brass keyholes, and turned feet.
Victorian Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1236128
A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring a bow-front silhouette, four graduated drawers with turned wood knobs, brass keyholes, and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Turned wooden knobs, Graduated drawers, Turned feet
  • SizeH 106.5 cm (42 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Victorian bow-front chest of drawers is constructed from mahogany with warm brown flame mahogany veneers and brass-lined key escutcheons. The nineteenth-century English country house style piece presents a gently bowed façade measuring 106.5 cm high, 108 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. The arrangement comprises two shallow upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers, fitted with dark turned wooden knobs and small brass keyholes. Fine moulded edges frame the figured timber across the front, and the polished top follows the curved profile of the case. The chest stands on four short, rounded turned feet at the base. It suits placement in a bedroom or hallway to provide generous storage for clothing and linens while maintaining a compact footprint. The polished wooden surface offers display space for decorative objects or photographs in a traditional home interior.

FAQs

A Victorian bow-front chest of drawers is a nineteenth-century storage piece featuring a convex curved front. Produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, these chests typically incorporate graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut.

Victorian chests were primarily constructed using mahogany, oak, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts for decorative grain patterns. Secondary timbers such as pine or deal were used for internal drawer linings and back panels, joined with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass escutcheons, and signs of natural timber shrinkage along the top or side panels. The underside and back panels will show uneven circular saw or hand-saw marks consistent with historical manufacturing methods.

A Victorian chest serves as a functional focal point in modern bedrooms, hallways, or living spaces. Contrast the rich wood grain against minimalist painted walls, neutral textiles, or contemporary artwork mounted directly above the piece.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the chest away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent timber warping or veneer splitting.
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