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Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
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Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

19th century
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Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

A lovely pair of 19th century antique bedside cabinets, made using the best quality mahogany that is a superb, original colour. A true pair as they open on opposing sides, the doors have a triple arch decorative panel and inside is a single original shelf. The backs are all original, well panelled in pine. They are both in excellent, clean condition. They date to around 1850-60.

Dimensions

Height: 90cm (35.71")

Width: 53cm (21.03")

Depth: 37cm (14.68")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09716407
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Applied Gothic triple arches with turned drops: mid-Victorian revival taste.
Framed pine panel backboards: cabinetmaker construction from the nineteenth century.
Opposing door hinges: made together as a handed pair.
Natural wood shrinkage and light surface marks: age across the finish.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245201
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Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
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A lovely pair of 19th century antique bedside cabinets, made using the best quality mahogany that is a superb, original colour.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A true pair as they open on opposing sides, the doors have a triple arch decorative panel and inside is a single original shelf. The backs are all original, well panelled in pine. They are both in excellent, clean condition. They date to around 1850-60.

Dimensions

Height: 90cm (35.71")

Width: 53cm (21.03")

Depth: 37cm (14.68")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09716407
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Applied Gothic triple arches with turned drops: mid-Victorian revival taste.
Framed pine panel backboards: cabinetmaker construction from the nineteenth century.
Opposing door hinges: made together as a handed pair.
Natural wood shrinkage and light surface marks: age across the finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245201
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of dark warm brown mahogany bedside cabinets featuring gothic arch moulding on the single doors and solid plinth bases.
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Archive I A pair of dark warm brown mahogany bedside cabinets featuring gothic arch moulding on the single doors and solid plinth bases.

Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

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A pair of dark warm brown mahogany bedside cabinets featuring gothic arch moulding on the single doors and solid plinth bases.
Pair of English Quality Antique Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
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  • ObjectBedside Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGothic arch tracery, Flame mahogany grain, Plinth base

This pair of 19th-century bedside cabinets originates from England, representing the Victorian Gothic style. Constructed from mahogany and flame mahogany veneer, the pieces display a warm brown timber colour with a prominent, figured grain pattern across the surfaces. Each cabinet contains a single door detailed with carved Gothic arch tracery, small turned wooden handle hardware, and a stepped plinth base at the bottom. Measuring 90 cm in height, 53 cm in width, and 37 cm in depth, these cabinets function well alongside a bed in a bedroom setting, providing enclosed bedside storage with an original internal shelf. The matching pair opens on opposing sides and includes original panelled pine backs, maintaining clean condition throughout.

FAQs

Bedside cabinets, historically referred to as pot cupboards, gained popularity during the 19th century in British homes. Crafted predominantly from mahogany, these units provided enclosed bedroom storage and often incorporated decorative architectural details such as Gothic tracery.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers for the exterior carcass, combined with softwoods or oak for interior drawer linings and back panels. Traditional joinery included hand-cut dovetail joints and solid plinth bases.

Authentic pieces feature signs of natural hand-craftsmanship, such as slight irregularities in carved details, original brass or wooden hardware, and natural wood oxidisation inside the cupboards. Inspecting the drawer joints for hand-cut dovetails and verifying solid wood back panels also confirms era.

Pairing dark wood antique cabinets alongside a contemporary upholstered bed creates a balanced contrast of textures and eras. Placing modern ceramics or simple brass lamps on top maintains a clean visual aesthetic while highlighting the warm timber grain.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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