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Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

19th century
Description

A handsome and unusual antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, dating from circa 1850, featuring a beautifully figured mahogany front, contrasting ebony banding and an elegant white marble top.

The chest has a generously proportioned bow front with two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, each displaying attractive flame mahogany figuring and decorative ebony borders. The drawers retain their turned wooden knobs with decorative central inlays, together with brass keyhole escutcheons.

The original character of the piece is further enhanced by its beautifully carved side supports, featuring distinctive bird-head decoration, and its attractive turned feet. The white marble top provides a striking contrast to the rich mahogany and has a gently moulded edge.

A particularly decorative and practical chest, offering generous storage whilst making an impressive statement in a bedroom, dressing room or elegant interior.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition, with minor age-related wear and marks consistent with its age and use.

Measurements

Height: 106 cm (41.73 inches)

Width: 127 cm (50 inches)

Depth: 64 cm (25.20 inches)

Date: Circa 1850

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09711220
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: cabinet work from the mid-19th century.
Hand-carved foliate side pilasters: mid-Victorian decorative detailing.
Turned mahogany knobs with mother-of-pearl centres: original hardware of the 1850s.
Softwood drawer linings and baseboards: typical internal construction for the period.
Natural wood shrinkage along the veneer joints: honest ageing over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244460
Dealers Internal Reference
3298
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Description
A handsome and unusual antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, dating from circa 1850, featuring a beautifully figured mahogany front, contrasting ebony banding and an elegant white marble top.
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The chest has a generously proportioned bow front with two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, each displaying attractive flame mahogany figuring and decorative ebony borders.
London City Antiques

The drawers retain their turned wooden knobs with decorative central inlays, together with brass keyhole escutcheons.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, carved pilasters, turned feet, and a white marble top.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

The original character of the piece is further enhanced by its beautifully carved side supports, featuring distinctive bird-head decoration, and its attractive turned feet. The white marble top provides a striking contrast to the rich mahogany and has a gently moulded edge.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, carved pilasters, turned feet, and a white marble top.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

A particularly decorative and practical chest, offering generous storage whilst making an impressive statement in a bedroom, dressing room or elegant interior.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition, with minor age-related wear and marks consistent with its age and use.

Measurements

Height: 106 cm (41.73 inches)

Width: 127 cm (50 inches)

Depth: 64 cm (25.20 inches)

Date: Circa 1850

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09711220
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: cabinet work from the mid-19th century.
Hand-carved foliate side pilasters: mid-Victorian decorative detailing.
Turned mahogany knobs with mother-of-pearl centres: original hardware of the 1850s.
Softwood drawer linings and baseboards: typical internal construction for the period.
Natural wood shrinkage along the veneer joints: honest ageing over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244460
Dealers Internal Ref
3298
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring flame mahogany drawer fronts, carved pilasters, turned feet, and a white marble top.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Flame mahogany veneer, Carved pilasters, Turned feet
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers dates from circa 1850 and is finished with a white marble top. The warm brown timber displays flame mahogany figuring with contrasting ebony borders, set off by turned wooden knobs with central inlays, brass keyhole escutcheons, carved pilasters with bird-head decoration, and turned feet. The chest measures 106 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, comprising two short drawers above three long graduated drawers. Today, this piece provides ample storage capacity while serving as a statement storage unit in a bedroom, dressing room, or traditional interior. The surface accommodates decorative items or toiletries, while the drawers house folded clothing, linen, or personal accessories.

FAQs

A Victorian bow front chest of drawers is a storage piece from the nineteenth century featuring a convex curved front profile designed to maximise room space and visual depth.

These pieces typically feature flame mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcases, fitted with natural marble slabs, brass keyhole escutcheons, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces showcase hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, natural wood grain variation, and genuine wear on the drawer runners and marble edges.

Position the piece as a focal point in an entryway or bedroom, balancing the dark mahogany wood and marble surface with contemporary ceramics or neutral lighting.

Clean the marble surface with a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching, while dusting the mahogany with a soft cloth and applying beeswax periodically to preserve the timber finish.
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