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Figure Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895
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Figure Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
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Mahogany bow front chest of four drawers having figure mahogany fronts with the original brass handles , raised on short out splayed legs . The drawer depths are from the bottom upwards 19.5 cm , 17 cm ,14.5 cm and at the top 12.5 cm deep .

Height

99.5 cm / 39 "

Width

103 cm / 40 3⁄4"

Depth

48.5 cm / 19 1⁄4"

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

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SA1240095
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378826
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Description
Mahogany bow front chest of four drawers having figure mahogany fronts with the original brass handles , raised on short out splayed legs . The drawer depths are from the bottom upwards 19.5 cm , 17 cm ,14.5 cm and at the top 12.5 cm deep .
fig 1. A Georgian flame mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles and splayed bracket feet.
fig 1. Figure Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Height

99.5 cm / 39 "

Width

103 cm / 40 3⁄4"

Depth

48.5 cm / 19 1⁄4"

Good Condition Repolished

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Worboys Antiques
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240095
Dealers Internal Ref
378826
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
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A Georgian flame mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles and splayed bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBowfront curvature, Flame mahogany veneer, Brass plate handles, Splayed bracket feet
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This Georgian chest of drawers originates from 1800 and belongs to the English Country House style. The piece takes the form of a bow front chest manufactured from flame mahogany and brass, presenting a warm brown colour with a polished timber finish. Notable details visible include four graduated drawers fronted in figured mahogany veneer, original brass plate handles with backplates, keyhole escutcheons on each drawer, and short splayed bracket feet beneath a shaped apron. The dimensions measure 99.5 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 53.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest serves as bedroom storage for folded clothing and linens, or acts as a hallway console surface for holding decorative objects and everyday items. The four varying drawer depths accommodate a range of wardrobe contents, while the compact footprint suits smaller rooms and corners without overwhelming the floor space. The repolished surface maintains a clean presentation suitable for traditional and classic interior schemes.

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The bowfront design originated in the late eighteenth century, featuring a convex, gently curved front panel that added visual softness and increased internal storage capacity compared to flat-fronted alternatives.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany or pine framing overlaid with high-grade flame mahogany veneers, complemented by secondary woods such as oak or pine for internal drawer linings and brass hardware.

Authentic period chests typically display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, natural wood shrinkage along the side panels, and age-consistent wear around the keyholes and drawer runners.

A classic mahogany chest functions well as a focal piece in a modern hallway or bedroom, anchored by contemporary artwork above and paired with neutral walls to complement the dark wood tones.

Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth and annual application of high-grade beeswax polish help maintain the timbers patination, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources prevents veneer cracking.
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