Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219119
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer, Pine
ColourRich Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany veneers, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Two over three drawer configuration
SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 122 cm (48 in)

This Victorian chest of drawers exhibits a traditional rectangular form with a deep plinth base and rounded corners to the top edge. The piece is constructed from mahogany with distinctive flame mahogany veneers displaying a natural swirled pattern in rich brown tones across every drawer front. Hardware consists of matching dark turned wooden pull knobs fitted to each of the two short upper drawers and the three wider full-width lower drawers below. Visible structural features include horizontal mouldings separating the tiers and individual key escutcheons positioned above the central handles. Measuring 122 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 122 cm deep, this substantial storage item suits placement in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to hold folded clothing or linens.

FAQs

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers typically features a two-over-three drawer arrangement, solid timber construction, turned wooden knobs, and flame mahogany veneers. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed as substantial storage units for domestic interiors.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid mahogany and softwoods such as pine for internal drawer linings, often applying flame mahogany veneers to front panels for visual symmetry. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction, irregular wear patterns on drawer runners, and natural oxidisation on pine or oak secondary woods. Original locks, wooden knob fixings, and veneer grain continuous across drawer fronts also signal period craftsmanship.

Pairing dark mahogany furniture with modern light paint palettes, clean-lined contemporary lighting, and understated decorative accessories creates balanced visual contrast. Placing a traditional chest in a hallway or bedroom highlights its warm wood tones against modern architecture.

Regular dusting with a dry, soft microfibre cloth prevents grit accumulation. Applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year preserves the patina and hydrates the timber, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources prevents timber movement or veneer lifting.

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