Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Five Height Chest of

Name: Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Five Height Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242043
Price: 395 GBP
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A 19th-century inlaid mahogany chest featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned knobs and splayed bracket feet.

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Five Height Chest Of Drawers

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
Style19th Century British
MaterialMahogany, Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Splayed bracket feet, Inlaid frieze, Dovetailed drawers

This 19th-century English country house chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown mahogany timber with visible grain and an inlaid frieze beneath the rectangular top. The piece includes two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, fitted with dark turned wooden knobs and small key escutcheons, and stands upon splayed bracket feet connected by a shaped apron. Measuring Height-116cm Width-110cm Depth-54cm, it provides substantial storage capacity. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers suits a bedroom or dressing room for organizing clothing and linens, or acts as a statement storage surface in a hallway or landing. The classic silhouette and rich timber tone complement traditional and transitional interiors alike, serving as a functional and decorative furniture piece.

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Furniture from this era often features deep mahogany veneers, precise joinery such as dovetail drawer joints, turned wood handles, and subtle decorative marquetry or stringing inlay.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as pine, oak, or cedar employed for interior drawer linings and back panels.

Genuine period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer sides, natural timber shrinkage over time, oxidation on unpainted surfaces, and period-correct lock mechanisms.

Placing a classical wooden chest in a neutral hallway or bedroom provides textural contrast alongside contemporary lighting, abstract artwork, and minimalist soft furnishings.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually, positioning the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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