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Name: Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA849188
Price: 395 GBP
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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved wooden handles, Flame mahogany veneer, Graduated drawers, Plinth base
SizeH 129 cm (51 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This large Victorian chest of drawers is rendered in warm brown mahogany and pine, displaying a striking flame mahogany veneer across its substantial form. The piece comprises two short drawers positioned above four long, graduated drawers, all fitted with distinctive ribbon-carved wooden handles. Simple mouldings frame the structure, which rests upon a solid plinth base, reflecting classic English Country House utility and traditional nineteenth-century craftsmanship. Measuring 129 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this capacious storage unit suits a principal bedroom or a spacious landing. It provides generous organization for linens, clothing, or household essentials while anchoring a traditional or transitional interior scheme with rich timber tones and enduring architectural presence.

FAQs

Victorian chests of drawers typically feature substantial proportions, dark solid woods or fine veneers like flame mahogany, rounded corners, plinth bases, and deep graduated drawers constructed for maximum storage.

19th-century case furniture was predominantly crafted using solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with decorative mahogany or walnut veneers, brass or wooden handles, and secondary woods like pine or deal for drawer linings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass or turned wood drawer pulls, lock escutcheons on drawer fronts, natural age marks, and hand-planed secondary timbers on the back panel and drawer bottoms.

Position the piece as a focal point against neutral walls to balance the rich warm tones of the mahogany, and pair it with contemporary ceramics, minimal table lamps, or modern framed artwork to create contrast.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity.

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