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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A beautiful 19th-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, featuring two short drawers above three graduated long drawers, each fitted with decorative oval brass handles and brass keyhole escutcheons.The gently curved front showcases attractive mahogany grain, complemented by a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet. Warm colouring and an aged patina give this practical chest plenty of character.

Dimensions:

Height-107cm

Width-106cm

Depth-54cm

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W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 19th Century.

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A beautiful 19th-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, featuring two short drawers above three graduated long drawers, each fitted with decorative oval brass handles and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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The gently curved front showcases attractive mahogany grain, complemented by a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet.
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Warm colouring and an aged patina give this practical chest plenty of character.

Dimensions:

Height-107cm

Width-106cm

Depth-54cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the 19th Century.

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Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long graduated drawers with oval brass handles and splayed bracket feet.
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBowfront profile, Oval brass handles, Splayed bracket feet, Graduated drawers

This nineteenth-century Regency period chest of drawers exhibits a bowfront profile constructed from warm brown mahogany with a visible timber grain and an aged patina. The layout incorporates two short upper drawers positioned above three graduated long drawers, all secured with brass keyhole escutcheons and fitted with oval brass drop handles on oval backplates. The lower edge concludes in a shaped apron descending to splayed bracket feet at the base corners. Measuring 107 cm high, 106 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, this timber storage unit provides practical organization for clothing or household linens. Position this chest of drawers in a bedroom, hallway, or living space to serve as a functional storage surface with classic English country house character. The top surface offers ample display area for lamps, decorative items, or personal accessories, while the deep drawers accommodate various household items. The traditional design and warm brown colour integrate smoothly into both period interiors and modern settings as a storage accent piece.

FAQs

A bowfront chest of drawers features a convex curved front panel, a design popularised in late eighteenth and nineteenth-century British cabinet making to soften room lines.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine core wood, secured with hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with pressed brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces typically show hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail drawer construction, period brass oval backplate handles, and natural wear around keyholes and feet.

Position the chest as a focal storage piece against a neutral wall, pairing its warm timber tones with minimalist ceramics, modern framed artwork, or subtle brass lighting.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a thin coat of beeswax polish annually along the grain.
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