Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests 19th Century

Name: Victorian Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chests
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236318
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Plinth bases, Keyhole escutcheons, Four drawers
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This matched pair of Victorian bedside chests comes in a warm brown mahogany timber with visible grain patterns throughout. Each tall chest stands on a solid plinth base and contains four graduating drawers fitted with round turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons. Traditional moulding frames the top surface and the edges of the drawer fronts, presenting a classic English country house appearance. The restored surfaces show a polished finish. Measuring 74 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, these compact chests fit neatly beside a bed to provide practical nighttime storage while keeping books, reading glasses, and lamps close at hand. They suit a traditional bedroom setting equally well whether placed together on one side or separated on either flank of a main bed.

FAQs

Victorian furniture is characterised by solid timber construction, substantial proportions, rounded corners, plinth bases, and deep turned wooden knobs. Mahogany and walnut were favoured woods during this 19th-century era.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era utilised hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, solid drawer linings, solid wood backs, and brass keyhole escutcheons for functional locking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-cut dovetails, signs of hand-planing on unseen panels, natural timber shrinkage across wide tops, and original brass lock mechanisms.

Position them flanking a modern upholstered bed to ground the room with warm timber tones. Balance the dark mahogany visual weight with neutral linen bedding and modern table lamps.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish twice annually following the timber grain. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood cracking and finish fading.

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