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A Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Multi Drawer Chests
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A Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Multi Drawer Chests

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 July 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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A pair of superb quality early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest’s that were originally made for the British museum, each chest having a combination of eighteen drawers with the original brass plate handles and name plates, lovely figured tops with a reeded edge, double panels to each side and the backs having six panels which means they can be freestanding, raised on a plinth base and having brass grills either side in the plinth for air circulation. Both chest's are in fantastic condition and are of a very high quality. Circa 1920.

67” x 27” x 31” high

170cms x 69cms x 79cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Multi Drawer Chest to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1013433
Dealers Internal Reference
3477
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A pair of superb quality early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest’s that were originally made for the British museum, each chest having a combination of eighteen drawers with the original brass plate handles and name plates, lovely figured tops with a reeded edge, double panels to each side and the backs having six panels which means they can be freestanding, raised on a plinth base and having brass grills either side in the plinth for air circulation. Both chest's are in fantastic condition and are of a very high quality. Circa 1920.

67” x 27” x 31” high

170cms x 69cms x 79cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Multi Drawer Chest to the 1920s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1013433
Dealers Internal Ref
3477
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Multi Drawer Chests

Archive II A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View II
Archive III A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View III
Archive IV A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View IV
Archive V A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View V
Archive VI A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View VI
Archive VII A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View IX
Archive X A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View X
Archive XI A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View XI
Archive XII A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders. View XII
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2008
Items For Sale 280
Items Sold 2,226
Martlesham Antiques
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Location: The Thatched Roadhouse, Main Rd, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP12 4RJ, United Kingdom
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A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders.
A pair of early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chests
Ref: SA1013433
A pair of large early 20th-century mahogany multi-drawer chests featuring numerous small drawers with metal bin pulls and label holders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMultiple banks of drawers, Metal bin pulls, Card holders, Plinth base
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 170 cm (67 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

FAQs

Early 20th century multi drawer furniture typically features functional storage configurations, solid timber construction, and brass or cast iron hardware designed for commercial, institutional, or domestic organisation.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, frequently paired with secondary softwoods for internal framing and drawer linings.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer boxes, period-appropriate hardware, natural timber ageing, and maker stamps or institutional labels.

A substantial storage unit serves as a functional anchor in a study or hallway, providing an effective contrast when paired with contemporary seating, minimalist lighting, and curated decorative objects on the surface.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable room temperatures away from direct sunlight, applying traditional beeswax periodically, and avoiding chemical polishes that can degrade the historic finish.
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