Victorian Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: A Quality Victorian Chest of Drawers!
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA911114
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSatinwood, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved leaf handles, Plinth base, Two over three drawer configuration, Figured timber veneer
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Victorian chest of drawers exhibits a traditional English country house style with a two over three drawer configuration. The piece displays warm brown figured timber veneer with a faded mahogany tone, a solid plinth base, and carved leaf handles fitted to each drawer. Visible details include key escutcheons above the drawers and a softly worn tone across the wood surface resulting from long use. Measuring 106 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the chest provides substantial storage capacity for clothes or linens. In a contemporary home, this robust furniture piece fits naturally into a bedroom, guest room, or hallway. The flat top surface accommodates lamps, mirrors, or decorative items, while the deep drawers organise daily essentials. The durable construction suits busy domestic spaces, maintaining practical utility alongside classic period character.

FAQs

Victorian chests of drawers typically feature substantial proportions, figured timber veneers, and practical drawer configurations such as two short drawers over three long drawers. They reflect 19th-century cabinetmaking standards with solid construction designed for utility.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era commonly utilised timbers like mahogany, walnut, oak, satinwood, ash, and pine, often incorporating hand-dovetailed joints and solid wood drawer linings.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass or wooden escutcheons, solid timber drawer bottoms, and original turned or carved wooden handles.

A Victorian chest can serve as a focal anchor in a contemporary bedroom, hallway, or living space, pairing warm natural wood tones against muted wall colours and clean modern accessories.

Regular dusting with a soft lint-free cloth and periodic applications of natural beeswax nourish the wood and preserve the patination while avoiding harsh chemical cleansers.

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