A Mid Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: A Mid Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242104
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Rounded corners, Graduated drawers
SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This mid Victorian chest of drawers comprises a sturdy configuration of four graduated full-width drawers stacked vertically within a substantial mahogany framework. The timber displays a rich warm brown hue with a polished finish, complemented by rounded front corners to the top surface, circular turned wooden knobs, key escutcheons above each drawer, and a solid continuous plinth base at the floor level. The visible surface exhibits minor natural grain variation and gentle surface wear consistent with age. Measuring 122 cm high, 83 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this practical storage piece fits easily into a bedroom, hallway, or dressing room as a functional repository for folded garments, linens, or accessories. The traditional design coordinates effortlessly with period and transitional interior schemes, adding classic character and reliable surface space to domestic living areas.

FAQs

Mid-Victorian chests of drawers are typically defined by robust timber construction, rounded top edges, turned wooden knobs, and solid plinth bases, reflecting the mid-19th-century shift towards substantial, domestic furniture.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers, often pairing them with secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentic period chests display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original locks with brass escutcheons, natural shrinkage marks in the timber, and hand-turned wooden knobs secured with internal timber threads.

A Victorian chest serves as a grounding focal point in contemporary schemes when placed against neutral painted walls and styled with minimal ceramic accessories or framed contemporary art.

Preserve the finish by applying natural beeswax sparingly twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources, and maintaining steady relative humidity to prevent cracking.

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

A Mid Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers