Sold: Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Name: Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236459
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsSwan neck handles, Bracket feet, Fluted pilasters, Cockbeaded drawers

This Georgian chest of drawers is fashioned from rich brown mahogany with a visible timber grain across the drawer fronts and top. The exterior incorporates a moulded top, fluted corner pilasters, and cockbeaded drawer divisions, complemented by brass swan-neck handles, ornate key escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet. The arrangement consists of two short upper drawers above three graduated long drawers. Measuring 81 cm in height, 90 cm in width, and 48 cm in depth, this piece provides substantial storage capacity. Practical for everyday use, the chest suits placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living room as a storage unit and surface for lamps or decorative items. The traditional design fits well within classic English country house interiors or alongside period furnishings, offering a functional addition to domestic spaces needing organised linen, clothing, or household accessories.

FAQs

Furniture produced during the reign of King George III (17601820) is renowned for classical proportions, fine joinery, and the extensive use of high-quality imported mahogany.

Georgian chests feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid or veneered mahogany drawer fronts, cockbeaded drawer borders, and secondary timbers such as oak or pine for internal drawer linings.

Authentic George III pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass hardware, hand-planed backboards, and natural age patina on secondary timbers and untempered edges.

In contemporary settings, a classic mahogany chest serves as a grounding focal point in a hallway or bedroom, styled alongside modern ceramic lighting, abstract artwork, or subtle metallic decor to contrast the wood grain.

Maintain mahogany furniture by positioning it away from direct sunlight and heat radiators, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain.

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