Name: Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Inlaid Top Chest of 5 Drawers Wooden Handles
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1134520
Price: 600 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 9 August 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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Description

An early Victorian (circa 1837-1860) Mahogany Chest of Drawers with wooden plain knob handles, brass key inscriptions and splayed feet. This chest of drawers has an inlaid top with cross banding and stringing. Free UK mainland delivery.

Dimensions:

Height - 98.7cm

Width - 103cm

Depth - 52.9cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

98.7cm (38.86")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

52.9cm (20.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1134520

Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description

Dimensions:

Height - 98.7cm

Width - 103cm

Depth - 52.9cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

98.7cm (38.86")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

52.9cm (20.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1134520

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Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Turned wooden knobs, Brass key escutcheons, Bracket feet
SizeH 98.7 cm (39 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 52.9 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Victorian chests of drawers were produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), evolving from the heavy, formal styles of the early period into more functional and varied designs later in the era, heavily influenced by industrial manufacturing and shifting domestic needs.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid timbers and veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period characteristics such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods like pine or oak on drawer linings, natural patination, and tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet-making techniques.

An antique chest of drawers can serve as a grounding anchor in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, offering functional storage while introducing rich wood tones and historical texture to modern minimalist schemes.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and occasionally applying appropriate beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based commercial sprays.