Antique Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chests 19th Century

Name: Antique Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chests
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245535
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBracket feet, Pull-out slides, Brass knob handles, Moulded edges
SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This matching pair of 19th-century Georgian-style bedside chests is manufactured from mahogany in a warm brown colour with a polished timber finish, featuring an aged patina, moulded edges, and shaped bracket feet. Each chest includes a pull-out slide situated beneath the top drawer, four graduated drawers equipped with brass knob handles and keyhole escutcheons, and straight upright sides. They measure 64 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. These compact chests function well as bedside tables positioned on either side of a bed in a traditional bedroom, offering enclosed storage space for personal items alongside surface space for lamps or alarm clocks.

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Traditionally crafted from dense hardwood, these chests feature structured silhouettes, moulded edges, pull-out slides, and functional multi-drawer configurations suited for classic bedroom interiors.

Authentic examples incorporate solid mahogany tops, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles or oval knobs, and sturdy bracket feet.

Examine the drawer construction for hand-sawn dovetail joints, check for original brass escutcheons or pull handles, and inspect the natural patination on internal linings and rear timber backboards.

Flank an upholstered contemporary bed frame with the pair to establish symmetry, topping each with modern ceramic lamps or brass task lighting to contrast historical wood tones with modern textures.

Dust regularly with a soft cotton cloth and apply a beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the finish.

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