Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy 19th Century

Name: Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240648
Price: 1550 GBP
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A tall Victorian bow front mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple drawer tiers with brass ring handles and upper cornice trim.

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBow front, Bracket feet, Dentil moulding, Brass ring handles
SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Victorian bow-front chest on chest stands as a tall chest of drawers constructed in two principal sections from richly figured mahogany in a deep dark brown colour. The upper section comprises two small drawers over three graduated full-width drawers beneath a decorative dentil moulding frieze, whilst the lower section provides four further graduated drawers. Traditional brass lion-mask ring handles furnish each drawer, and the entire cabinet rests on shaped bracket feet. Measuring 204 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, the piece suits placement in a bedroom or dressing room as a practical storage item for clothing and linens. The classic English country house design brings traditional character to domestic interiors while offering generous drawer space.

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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, consists of two separate chests of drawers stacked vertically. Originating in the eighteenth century and remaining popular throughout the Victorian era, this design maximised bedroom storage space while maintaining visual proportion.

Victorian bow front chests were predominantly constructed using mahogany timber, prized for its strength, grain patterns, and durability. Drawer linings often utilised secondary woods such as pine or oak, complemented by solid brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic Victorian chests feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer bottoms, and hand-finished mahogany surfaces. Look for original brass hardware, operational lock plates, and structural signs of age such as natural timber shrinkage or wear on internal runners.

Place a mahogany chest on chest against a neutral or dark wall in a bedroom or hallway to serve as a focal anchor. Balance the substantial visual weight by surrounding it with contemporary artwork, lighter textiles, or modern lighting fixtures.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish fading. Dust regularly with a clean, soft cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain once or twice a year to preserve the surface finish.

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