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Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €1,076     $1,168
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Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Fine quality golden mahogany early Victorian chest of drawers. The 2 small and 2 large drawers of a good hand-cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and brass knob handles, not original. With ebony inlay and well shaped splay feet.

Size 35 x 19 x 35 inches tall

Price £920

Stock no. 4374

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA418093
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4374
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Fine quality golden mahogany early Victorian chest of drawers.
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The 2 small and 2 large drawers of a good hand-cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and brass knob handles, not original.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With ebony inlay and well shaped splay feet.

Size 35 x 19 x 35 inches tall

Price £920

Stock no. 4374

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA418093
Dealers Internal Ref
4374
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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A Georgian bowfront mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, turned knob handles, brass escutcheons, and splayed bracket feet.
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Archive I A Georgian bowfront mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, turned knob handles, brass escutcheons, and splayed bracket feet.

Fine quality Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

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A Georgian bowfront mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, turned knob handles, brass escutcheons, and splayed bracket feet.
Fine quality Georgian mahogany chest of drawers
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A Georgian bowfront mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, turned knob handles, brass escutcheons, and splayed bracket feet.
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Georgian chests of drawers, originating from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, are characterised by classical proportions, flame mahogany veneers, and functional drawer configurations such as two short over two or three long drawers. Style variations often feature bowfront or serpentine fronts alongside bracket or splayed feet.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used West Indian mahogany for outer frames and veneers, favoured for its deep colour and dense grain pattern. Secondary timbers used for internal drawer linings and framing typically included pine or oak, assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic Georgian chests feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and authentic age wear to the underside of the drawer runners. Keyholes often feature brass thread escutcheons, and drawer bottoms usually exhibit natural timber shrinkage gaps running parallel to the grain.

A Georgian mahogany chest of drawers can serve as a functional focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Layering contemporary artwork, ceramic vessels, or a modern table lamp on the top surface creates an intentional contrast between traditional woodwork and contemporary design.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, veneer lifting, and colour fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the original patination.
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