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Victorian Mahogany Chest

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A handsome antique Victorian mahogany blanket chest dating from circa 1890. In well-figured mahogany with visible dove-tailed joints it has a wonderful solid brass handle to the front of the lid which lifts to reveal a capacious interior. It is an elegant piece that would grace any room, perfect to use as a coffee table with added storage, with the added benefit of a working lock and key.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Good condition with good patina and colour. Wear and Marks to the top commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Height: 53cm

Width: 97cm

Depth: 55cm

Internal: 92cm Wide x 50cm Deep x 43cm High

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Blanket Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1232430
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A handsome antique Victorian mahogany blanket chest dating from circa 1890.
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In well-figured mahogany with visible dove-tailed joints it has a wonderful solid brass handle to the front of the lid which lifts to reveal a capacious interior.
Antique Furniture Direct

It is an elegant piece that would grace any room, perfect to use as a coffee table with added storage, with the added benefit of a working lock and key.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Chest

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Good condition with good patina and colour. Wear and Marks to the top commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Height: 53cm

Width: 97cm

Depth: 55cm

Internal: 92cm Wide x 50cm Deep x 43cm High

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Blanket Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232430
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Chest

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View II
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Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View VI
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Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View VIII
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Archive X A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle. View XIII
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle.
Victorian Mahogany Chest
Ref: SA1232430
A rectangular Victorian mahogany storage chest featuring exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a central brass handle.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsExposed dovetail joints, Hinged flat lid, Brass drop handle, Moulded plinth base
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Victorian mahogany storage chest is a traditional English Country House piece dating from circa 1890. Constructed from well-figured timber with a warm brown finish and a good patina, the rectangular design exhibits exposed dovetail corner joints, a flat hinged lid, and a moulded plinth base at the bottom. A solid brass drop handle is centered on the front edge of the lid, complementing the overall appearance, while wear and marks are visible on the top surface. The chest measures 53 cm high by 97 cm wide by 55 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this storage chest functions practically as a living room coffee table with added storage capacity underneath the hinged lid. Alternatively, it serves as a blanket chest placed at the foot of a bed in a bedroom or in a hallway for stowing away household items. The traditional lines and warm wood tones allow the piece to integrate into both classic and modern interior schemes while providing everyday utility.

FAQs

Victorian storage chests were utilitarian yet refined furniture pieces typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They feature clean rectangular forms, heavy hinged lids, and dovetail joinery designed for secure domestic storage.

These chests were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine frameworks. Iron or brass hardware, including side carrying handles, front drop handles, and mortise locks, were standard functional components.

Authentic Victorian chests feature hand-cut or early machine dovetail joints along the corners, hand-planed backboards, and natural age marks on the wood surface. The hardware often shows patina or hand-finished brass oxidisation consistent with late 19th-century manufacture.

A Victorian mahogany chest functions effectively at the foot of a bed for linen storage or as a central coffee table in a living room. Pairing the dark wood tone with neutral linen upholstery creates a balanced textural contrast in contemporary spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber. Avoid positioning the chest near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.
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