Mahogany Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA185092
Price: 785 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTwo short over three long drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Flame mahogany veneer

This 19th century Victorian chest of drawers exhibits a warm brown colour with a rich flame mahogany veneer finish. The piece is constructed with two short drawers positioned over three long drawers, all fitted with round brass drop handles and key escutcheons. The cabinet rests on bracket feet. The wood displays a polished grain pattern across the front fascia, with small white price and description tags hanging from the upper left handle. Standing at 107 cm wide by 53 cm deep by 117 cm high, the chest offers substantial storage capacity for the home. In a contemporary interior, this traditional English Country House chest of drawers functions well in a bedroom, guest room or dressing area for storing folded clothing, linens or personal items. The top surface provides a display area for table lamps, framed photographs or decorative objects. The classic configuration fits comfortably against a bedroom wall or within a hallway, adding functional surface space and storage while contributing a traditional timber aesthetic to the room decor.

FAQs

A 19th-century mahogany chest of drawers typically features a classic arrangement such as two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers. Furniture from this period moves from late Georgian symmetry to solid Victorian proportions with rich, dark timber tones.

Chests from this era were constructed using dense mahogany, often featuring dovetail jointing on the drawer linings, secondary woods like pine or oak for interior drawer boxes, and hand-cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-worked drawer bottoms, historical wear around keyholes or handles, and natural patination across the mahogany finish.

A traditional mahogany chest serves as a grounding focal piece in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, providing structured storage while pairing well with neutral wall tones, brass accents, and modern artwork.

Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or fading, and maintain the surface finish using natural beeswax polish applied along the direction of the grain.

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