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18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, three graduated oak lined drawers below with lovely flame mahogany drawer fronts with oval brass plate handles, shaped apron on the fronts as well as the sides and supported on splay feet. Circa 1780.

43” x 23 1/2” x 36” high

110cm x 60cms x 92cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025410
Dealers Internal Reference
3547
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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
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, three graduated oak lined drawers below with lovely flame mahogany drawer fronts with oval brass plate handles, shaped apron on the fronts as well as the sides and supported on splay feet. Circa 1780.

43” x 23 1/2” x 36” high

110cm x 60cms x 92cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025410
Dealers Internal Ref
3547
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

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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IP12 4RJ
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An 18th-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring three long graduated drawers and original brass drop handles.
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsBowfront profile, Flame mahogany veneer, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Bowfront chests emerged during the late 18th century, particularly within the Georgian and Regency periods, as cabinet makers sought softer, curved lines to replace rectilinear furniture designs.

Master craftsmen typically utilised solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like oak or pine, employing hand-cut dovetail joints for structural integrity in the drawers.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, irregular hand-planed drawer bottoms, original brass hardware or properly filled backplate impressions, and the natural patina of aged timber.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with minimalist modern art, neutral walls, and simple metallic accents creates a balanced aesthetic that highlights the rich grain of the timber without overwhelming the room.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the finish without using silicone-based polishes.
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