Mahogany Secretaire Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: Chest of Drawers with a Secrataire
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA400221
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany inlay, Lion mask handles, Bracket feet, String inlay
SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Georgian chest of drawers from 1800 combines mahogany and brass, displaying a warm brown colour with flame mahogany inlay, string inlay, and brass lion mask handles on the central secretaire drawer. The exterior is finished with turning on the brass knobs, bracket feet, and simple moulding along the edges, housing a fitted interior within the top section. The piece measures 122 cm high, 128 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Positioned in a gentleman's library or study, the chest provides practical storage for paperwork and clothing while serving as a statement writing surface. The arrangement of smaller upper drawers flanking the central drop-down compartment creates an organised setup for daily correspondence, complemented by the wide lower drawers for bulkier items.

FAQs

A secretaire chest of drawers combines standard storage drawers with a top or central drawer that opens or pulls out to reveal a fitted writing surface with internal compartments and small drawers.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak frames, with decorative flame mahogany, satinwood, or rosewood veneers on drawer fronts, complemented by brass drop handles and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic 18th and 19th-century secretaires feature hand-sawn oak or pine drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, original iron or brass locks showing oxidisation, and wood displaying natural patination and minor shrinkage.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living room, pairing its dark timber tones with pale neutral walls, modern table lamps, and contemporary framed artwork.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid timber movement.

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Chest of Drawers with a Secrataire