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A Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Bedside Chests
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A Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Bedside Chests

19th century
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A handsome pair of late 19th-century mahogany bedside chests, each fitted with four graduated drawers, decorative metal drop handles and individual keyholes. The rectangular tops sit above moulded uprights and plinth bases, with warm colouring and attractive grain throughout.

Dimensions:

Height-78cm

Width-39cm

Depth-59cm

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

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W H Barker Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Bedside Chests to the 19th Century.

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Description
A handsome pair of late 19th-century mahogany bedside chests, each fitted with four graduated drawers, decorative metal drop handles and individual keyholes.
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The rectangular tops sit above moulded uprights and plinth bases, with warm colouring and attractive grain throughout.
W H Barker Antiques

Dimensions:

Height-78cm

Width-39cm

Depth-59cm

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 Antique Mahogany Bedside Chests to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base.

A Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Bedside Chests

Archive II A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base. View II
Archive III A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base. View III
Archive IV A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base. View VI
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W H Barker Antiques
Telephone 07712 012600
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4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified Since Aug 2026
Items For Sale 66
Items Sold 53
W H Barker Antiques
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base.
A Pair Of Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Bedside Chests
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests, each featuring four drawers with metal swing handles and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBedside Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFour drawers, Plinth base, Metal drop handles, Escutcheons

This pair of late nineteenth-century Victorian bedside chests consists of two matching units rendered in a warm brown mahogany with a visible timber grain. Each chest is constructed with a rectangular top above moulded uprights, a solid plinth base, and four graduated drawers arranged vertically. The drawers are fitted with ornate metal drop handles, individual metal keyhole escutcheons, and visible wear consistent with antique status. The timber displays a rich variation in tone across the front surfaces and sides. Practical in design, these bedside chests serve well in a bedroom setting for storage beside a bed, or function as lamp tables in a living room or study. Their compact footprint allows placement in narrow spaces while providing accessible drawer storage. Each unit measures 78 cm in height, 39 cm in width, and 59 cm in depth, offering surface space on top for lighting or books alongside enclosed storage below.

FAQs

Late 19th-century Victorian bedside furniture typically features solid timber construction, deep wood tones such as mahogany or walnut, utilitarian drawer configurations, and functional metal hardware designed for bedroom organisation.

Chests from this period frequently display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, solid timber drawer linings, horizontal dust boards between tiers, and a weighted plinth or bracket foot base.

Look for indicators of age including natural shrinkage along wood panels, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass or iron lock mechanisms, period hardware, and smooth patina across exposed surfaces.

Position these deep-toned timber cabinets alongside contemporary upholstered bed frames to create textural contrast, topped with modern ceramic lighting or framed artwork.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping pieces clear of direct sunlight and radiator heat to prevent timber movement.
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