Regency Mahogany Chest Drawers 19th Century

Name: Regency Chest of Drawers of Large Proportion
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA980874
Price: 1345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBowfront silhouette, Flame mahogany veneer, Pressed brass knobs, Splayed feet
SizeW 114 cm (45 in)

This large Regency mahogany chest of drawers displays a bowfront silhouette finished with flame mahogany veneer in a warm brown colour. The structure incorporates two short drawers positioned over three long graduated drawers, each edged with cock beading and separated by rosewood embellishments alongside keyhole escutcheons. The fronts hold their original ornately turned pressed brass knobs featuring detailed patterns. The chest stands on splayed feet at the base, presenting a continuous grain pattern across the drawers and straight upright front edges. Measuring 114 cm wide, the piece provides substantial storage capacity while retaining a refined architectural presence. Such a chest suits placement in a master bedroom, a spacious dressing room, or a grand hallway as a statement storage surface for linens, clothing, or household items.

FAQs

Regency chests of drawers, originating from the early 19th century in Britain, are recognised for their elegant proportions, classical symmetry, and often feature curved bowfront shapes crafted from fine mahogany veneers.

These pieces predominantly feature high-grade mahogany wood, often with flame mahogany veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and cast or pressed brass hardware.

Authentic Regency chests feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings displaying natural timber shrinkage, period-correct brass hardware, and original splayed bracket feet or turned legs.

A Regency chest serves as a anchor in a contemporary hallway or bedroom, styled with modern artwork mounted above and minimalist ceramics or glass vessels on its top surface to contrast the rich timber grain.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent timber drying; dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually.

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Regency Chest of Drawers of Large Proportion