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Late 19th Century Padouk Military Chest of Drawers of Fine, Faded Patina
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Late 19th Century Padouk Military Chest of Drawers of Fine, Faded Patina

1900 - 1920
Description

A late 19th century (circa 1900) padouk Military or Campaign chest of drawers of fine, faded patina.

This Military chest of drawers consists of a nicely figured padouk top with carved gadrooned edge.

The chest splits into two sections to make transportation easier, the top section consisting of two short over one long drawer, the lower section of two long drawers all with brass recessed military handles and unusual double cockbeaded mouldings.

This leads down to a gadrooned edge below supported by four turned, tapered and reeded feet, the sides of solid figured padouk.

The chest has a paper label ‘Maple’s Depository’ stamped JH Edwards - this label refers to the renowned furniture company ‘Maple & Co’, one of the largest and most successful British furniture retailers and cabinet makers, founded by John Maple in 1841 on Tottenham Court Road, London supplying Royalty, palaces and luxury liners, later opening furniture showrooms worldwide until closing in 1997, ‘Maple’s Depository’  was their storage facility.

This Military chest of drawers is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 47.5'' / 120.75cm

Width: 44'' / 111.75cm

Depth: 19'' / 48.25cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
120.8cm (47.56")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Padouk Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241462
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1520
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Description
A late 19th century (circa 1900) padouk Military or Campaign chest of drawers of fine, faded patina.

This Military chest of drawers consists of a nicely figured padouk top with carved gadrooned edge.

The chest splits into two sections to make transportation easier, the top section consisting of two short over one long drawer, the lower section of two long drawers all with brass recessed military handles and unusual double cockbeaded mouldings.

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This leads down to a gadrooned edge below supported by four turned, tapered and reeded feet, the sides of solid figured padouk.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century padouk military chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, carved rope-twist borders, and short fluted legs.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Padouk Military Chest of Drawers of Fine, Faded Patina

The chest has a paper label ‘Maple’s Depository’ stamped JH Edwards - this label refers to the renowned furniture company ‘Maple & Co’, one of the largest and most successful British furniture retailers and cabinet makers, founded by John Maple in 1841 on Tottenham Court Road, London supplying Royalty, palaces and luxury liners, later opening furniture showrooms worldwide until closing in 1997, ‘Maple’s Depository’  was their storage facility.

This Military chest of drawers is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 47.5'' / 120.75cm

Width: 44'' / 111.75cm

Depth: 19'' / 48.25cm

Height
120.8cm (47.56")
Width
111.8cm (44.02")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Padouk Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241462
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1520
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century padouk military chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, carved rope-twist borders, and short fluted legs.

Late 19th Century Padouk Military Chest of Drawers of Fine, Faded Patina

Archive II A late nineteenth-century padouk military chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, carved rope-twist borders, and short fluted legs. View II
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A late nineteenth-century padouk military chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, carved rope-twist borders, and short fluted legs.
Late 19th century padouk Military chest of drawers of fine, faded patina
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A late nineteenth-century padouk military chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, carved rope-twist borders, and short fluted legs.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialPadouk, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Rope-twist carved borders, Fluted turned legs, Two-part modular construction
  • SizeH 120.8 cm (48 in) x W 111.8 cm (44 in) x D 48.2 cm (19 in)

This late nineteenth-century Victorian campaign chest of drawers is constructed from solid padouk with a warm brown timber finish and a faded patina. The two-part modular construction comprises a top section with two small drawers over one long drawer, and a lower section with two long drawers, all fitted with recessed rectangular brass campaign handles, keyholes, and double cockbeaded mouldings. The upper and lower borders display rope-twist carved decoration, complemented by a gadrooned top edge and four short fluted turned feet. Measuring 120.8 cm high, 111.8 cm wide, and 48.2 cm deep, the chest provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for a bedroom, study, or hallway in a contemporary home.

FAQs

A military campaign chest is a specialized piece of mobile furniture manufactured primarily throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for British military officers. Designed to be packed up quickly and transported during military deployment, these chests typically divide into two transportable sections and feature recessed hardware to prevent snagging or damage during transit.

Campaign chests were commonly constructed from dense, durable hardwoods capable of surviving varying climates, such as teak, mahogany, camphorwood, and padouk. Hardware consists of heavy brass mounts, brass corner braces, and flush recessed drawer handles fastened with flush-mounted screws.

Authentic campaign chests feature a two-part split construction with carrying handles on the sides of each section, flush brass drawer pulls, and countersunk brass straps. Drawer construction generally exhibits traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lever locks, and evidence of screw holes or dowels used to secure the top and bottom sections together during use.

A campaign chest serves as a functional focal point in a master bedroom, guest room, or grand hallway. Interior designers often pair the warm timber tone and polished brass fitting detail with contemporary abstract artwork, minimal ceramic lighting, or understated modern textiles to balance historical structure with modern elegance.

Dust padouk furniture regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain of the timber. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the moisture content and patination of the timber, and clean brass fittings gently without harsh chemical polishers to avoid damaging the surrounding wood finish.
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