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A Unusual Victorian Dressing Chest
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A Unusual Victorian Dressing Chest

19th century
Description

This sturdily constructed four drawer chest is fitted with an adjustable mirror, stylish metal handles and a bracket feet with castors. The chest has been finished in what is known as the ‘scumbled finish’ where the wood is over painted to simulate more expensive timber. It is very rare to find this original finish as a lot of pieces were repainted or stripped & is a real ‘survivor’. Please see the other antique furniture we have in stock.

Dimensions- total height 138cm, working height 79.5cm, mirror with frame height 48cm, mirror only height 42cm, total width 107cm, mirror including sides width 72cm, mirror including frame width 63cm, mirror only width 57cm, depth 51 and mirror frame depth 3cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA994645
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HF1216
Description
This sturdily constructed four drawer chest is fitted with an adjustable mirror, stylish metal handles and a bracket feet with castors.
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The chest has been finished in what is known as the ‘scumbled finish’ where the wood is over painted to simulate more expensive timber.
Designer Antiques4u

It is very rare to find this original finish as a lot of pieces were repainted or stripped & is a real ‘survivor’. Please see the other antique furniture we have in stock.

fig 1. A dark mahogany Victorian dressing chest featuring a rectangular pivoting top mirror and four drawers with metal drop handles.
fig 1. A Unusual Victorian Dressing Chest

Dimensions- total height 138cm, working height 79.5cm, mirror with frame height 48cm, mirror only height 42cm, total width 107cm, mirror including sides width 72cm, mirror including frame width 63cm, mirror only width 57cm, depth 51 and mirror frame depth 3cm

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA994645
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1216
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A dark mahogany Victorian dressing chest featuring a rectangular pivoting top mirror and four drawers with metal drop handles.
A unusual Victorian dressing chest
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A Victorian dressing chest is a functional piece of 19th-century bedroom furniture that integrates a standard chest of drawers with a top-mounted, pivoting mirror. Designed for both garment storage and personal grooming, these pieces were popular in British households during the late Victorian era.

These chests were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or stained pine. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass or copper drop handles, and silvered glass mirrors mounted on upright timber supports.

Authentic pieces display period joinery techniques, including hand-cut dovetails and solid wood drawer linings. Look for natural age lines in the timber, original brass hardware with historical tarnish or oxidisation, and castors on the base legs.

Place the piece in a bedroom or dressing area alongside neutral wall tones to allow the dark timber to stand out. Complement the piece with modern ceramic accessories or simple linen textiles to create a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting.
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