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19th Century Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers – Circa 1830
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19th Century Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers – Circa 1830

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An early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, dating to circa 1830, of excellent colour and attractive proportions.

The rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above an arrangement of two short and three long graduated drawers, each retaining turned wooden knob handles and brass keyholes.

The drawer fronts display beautifully figured mahogany with a rich, warm colour and attractive grain, enhanced by fine cockbeaded edges. The chest is raised on four turned bun feet.

A particularly appealing example of early Victorian-style cabinetmaking, presented in excellent condition with a lovely patina throughout.

Offering generous storage whilst retaining an elegant and understated appearance, this versatile chest would sit comfortably in either a traditional or contemporary interior.

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245905
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C3113
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An early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, dating to circa 1830, of excellent colour and attractive proportions.
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The rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above an arrangement of two short and three long graduated drawers, each retaining turned wooden knob handles and brass keyholes.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs and bun feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers – Circa 1830

The drawer fronts display beautifully figured mahogany with a rich, warm colour and attractive grain, enhanced by fine cockbeaded edges. The chest is raised on four turned bun feet.

A particularly appealing example of early Victorian-style cabinetmaking, presented in excellent condition with a lovely patina throughout.

Offering generous storage whilst retaining an elegant and understated appearance, this versatile chest would sit comfortably in either a traditional or contemporary interior.

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245905
Dealers Internal Ref
C3113
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs and bun feet.

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers – Circa 1830

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs and bun feet. View II
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A nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs and bun feet.
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers – Circa 1830
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A nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs and bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Turned wooden knobs, Bun feet, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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Chests of drawers from around 1830 typically reflect late Regency and early William IV design principles, characterised by clean classical proportions, rich timber veneers, turned feet, and turned wooden knobs.

Cabinetmakers commonly built solid mahogany or softwood frames veneered in highly figured flame mahogany, incorporating hand-dovetailed drawer linings made from pine or oak along with brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, secondary timber drawer linings, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

A mahogany chest acts as a grounding foundational piece when placed against neutral walls, decorated with modern ceramic table lamps, contemporary artwork, or minimalist brass objects to balance the warm wood tones.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood movement or veneer lifting.
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