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Description

Here we have a beautiful Edwardian (1901-1910) mahogany chest of 5 drawers with three large graduated drawers with two smaller drawers at top, all with brass handles.

Dimensions

Height 116cm

Width 91.5cm

Depth 49.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

116cm (45.67")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

49.5cm (19.49")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128261

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Description

Here we have a beautiful Edwardian (1901-1910) mahogany chest of 5 drawers with three large graduated drawers with two smaller drawers at top, all with brass handles.

Dimensions

Height 116cm

Width 91.5cm

Depth 49.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

116cm (45.67")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

49.5cm (19.49")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128261

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsBrass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Plinth base, Dovetailed joints
SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced between 1901 and 1910, often combined lighter, more simplified forms influenced by neoclassical and Sheraton revivals, moving away from the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era.

Cabinet makers predominantly used mahogany, satinwood, and walnut veneers over secondary woods like pine or oak, often featuring brass or brass-plated drop handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, uniform patina on the timber, original brass hardware, and secondary wood linings consistent with early 20th-century manufacturing.

Pair the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary abstract art, and minimalist lighting to create a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or fading, and clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth, applying traditional beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber.