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Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet Late 18th/early 19th Century
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Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet Late 18th/early 19th Century

18th century
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Late 18th/early 19th century chest of drawers in walnut veneer, raised on bracket feet, with brass D-drop handles. Three large drawers with burl walnut and boxwood banding.

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The Collector Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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Late 18th/early 19th century chest of drawers in walnut veneer, raised on bracket feet, with brass D-drop handles. Three large drawers with burl walnut and boxwood banding.
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The Collector Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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Archive I A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet Late 18th/early 19th Century

Archive II A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View VI
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A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet Late 18th/Early 19th century
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A late eighteenth-century mahogany chest of three drawers featuring fine boxwood stringing inlay, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Boxwood stringing, Brass swan-neck handles, Keyhole escutcheons

This late eighteenth or early nineteenth century Georgian chest of drawers follows the English Country House style, executed in warm brown walnut veneer and solid mahogany with decorative boxwood stringing inlay along the borders of each drawer front. The piece stands raised on bracket feet supporting a rectangular form with three large drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and shaped keyhole escutcheons. The wood surfaces show natural variations in grain and tone typical of burl walnut panels, with visible wear along the edges and drawer surrounds. Standing approximately 90 cm wide, it offers a practical storage solution for everyday household items. Positioned in a bedroom, dressing room or hallway, this practical chest provides generous drawer space for folded clothing, linens, or accessories. The flat top surface accommodates lamps, mirrors, or decorative objects, making it an adaptable addition to traditional or transitional interior schemes. Built for everyday utility, the chest combines classic proportions with traditional joinery methods to serve as a functional storage unit in domestic settings today.

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Georgian chests of drawers are defined by classical symmetry, straight lines, and high-quality timber such as imported West Indian mahogany. Commonly featuring bracket feet, boxwood stringing, and brass hardware, these pieces reflected the neoclassical design sensibilities of eighteenth-century Britain.

Primary construction typically featured solid or veneered mahogany, frequently accented with fine boxwood or satinwood stringing. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and back panels generally included native timbers like pine, oak, or poplar.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints that are typically irregular, along with tool marks on secondary timber surfaces. Look for original cast brass hardware, keyhole escutcheons, and appropriate wear to the base of the bracket feet.

A dark mahogany chest anchors a space well when set against light, neutral plaster or painted walls. Grounding the piece with contemporary abstract artwork or modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the patina by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a good quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent wood shrinkage or movement.
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