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A Good 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A Good 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A classic 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers of a fabulous faded golden color and small proportions. It is in good original condition, retaining the original handles and feet. The drawer linings are of dovetailed construction with cedar sides and backs, and oak drawer bottoms.

Circa 1770.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Dickinsons Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1238093
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Description
A classic 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers of a fabulous faded golden color and small proportions. It is in good original condition, retaining the original handles and feet.
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The drawer linings are of dovetailed construction with cedar sides and backs, and oak drawer bottoms.
Dickinsons Antiques

Circa 1770.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238093
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

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Telephone 01756 748257 or 07971 958303
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The Estate Yard
West Street
Gargrave
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
A good 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian chest of drawers is constructed from mahogany with a faded golden colour and displays compact proportions. The case contains four graduated drawers fitted with drop-loop brass handles on shaped backplates, keyhole escutcheons, and stands on bracket feet with shaped returns. The top surface shows a simple edge moulding above the drawer tiers. Measuring 83 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, this practical small-scale chest functions well in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a bedside cabinet or accent storage piece. The surface provides a display area for decorative items while the drawers offer concealed storage for everyday articles.

FAQs

Georgian chests of drawers, produced between 1714 and 1830, are characterised by balanced proportions, fine joinery, and the extensive use of dense mahogany. Common structural features include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, graduated drawer heights, and bracket feet.

Primary timbers included solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with secondary woods like pine or oak used for drawer linings. Construction featured hand-cut dovetails, cockbeaded drawer edges, and cast brass swan-neck or loop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand tools, such as uneven hand-sawn backboards and irregular hand-cut dovetails. Original brassware usually leaves slight impression marks or shadow lines on the timber surface over centuries of use.

A Georgian mahogany chest functions well as a focal accent piece in modern hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Juxtaposing rich mahogany timber against contemporary painted walls or minimalist artwork creates visual contrast.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and bleaching. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax will maintain the patination and protect the finish.
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