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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

A handsome early Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers of generous proportions, beautifully figured and enriched with striking rosewood crossbanding throughout. Arranged with six short drawers above four long graduated drawers, it offers exceptional storage, while one of the lower short drawers conceals a fitted secretaire with pigeonholes, stationery compartments and an original green baize-lined writing surface.

Retaining its turned mahogany knob handles, smooth-running drawers and rich, mellow patina, the chest stands on a substantial plinth base and is presented in excellent antique condition. A practical and elegant piece, equally suited to a bedroom, study, library or drawing room.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244188
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SAI4347
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Description
A handsome early Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers of generous proportions, beautifully figured and enriched with striking rosewood crossbanding throughout. Arranged with six short drawers above four long graduated drawers, it offers exceptional storage, while one of the lower short drawers conceals a fitted secretaire with pigeonholes, stationery compartments and an original green baize-lined writing surface.
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Retaining its turned mahogany knob handles, smooth-running drawers and rich, mellow patina, the chest stands on a substantial plinth base and is presented in excellent antique condition.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

A practical and elegant piece, equally suited to a bedroom, study, library or drawing room.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244188
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4347
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring decorative crossbanded drawer fronts and turned wooden knobs.
Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers featuring decorative crossbanded drawer fronts and turned wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Rosewood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCrossbanded drawer fronts, Turned wooden knobs, Cockbeaded drawers
  • SizeH 142.5 cm (56 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers displays a generous rectangular form arranged with six upper short drawers over four long graduated drawers. The piece incorporates striking rosewood crossbanding to the drawer fronts, a warm brown mahogany timber grain, and dark turned wooden knob handles. Dark cockbeading frames each drawer opening, and the entire structure rests upon a solid plinth base at the ground. It measures 142.5 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. Such a capacious storage item fits naturally into a bedroom, home study, library, or drawing room as a functional focal point. One of the lower short drawers pulls open to reveal an integrated secretaire fitted with stationery compartments, pigeonholes, and a green baize-lined writing surface.

FAQs

A Victorian secretaire chest is a multi-functional piece of furniture featuring a bank of storage drawers alongside a specialized drop-front or pull-out drawer designed as a compact writing desk.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid woods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with decorative crossbanding, fine veneers, brass locks, and hand-turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass lock escutcheons, natural age-related wear, and a drop-front drawer fitted with small cubbies and drawers.

Combine the dark wood tones of the chest with light neutral wall colours, modern abstract artwork, contemporary table lamps, or minimal ceramic vessels to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax every few months, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme fluctuations in humidity.
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