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Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790
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Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

18th century
Description

An exceptional and beautifully proportioned George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, dating to circa 1790, displaying the finest quality cabinetmaking, elegant Hepplewhite influences and the timeless sophistication of late 18th-century English furniture.

Constructed with a solid mahogany carcass, the chest features a beautifully shaped bow front, giving it a wonderfully graceful appearance. The quality of the mahogany and the refinement of the construction reflect the skill and attention to detail of a highly accomplished Georgian cabinetmaker.

Of particular interest is the practical brushing slide, an elegant and useful feature traditionally associated with fine Georgian bedroom furniture, providing an additional surface when required.

The drawers are beautifully constructed with solid oak linings and finely executed hand-cut dovetail joints, demonstrating the precision and craftsmanship of the period. All drawers run smoothly and freely, offering generous and practical storage while retaining their original character.

The chest retains its original brass handles, which beautifully complement the rich mahogany and add considerably to its period appeal.

Raised on wonderfully elegant splayed Hepplewhite-style legs, the chest has a beautifully light and refined appearance, with the graceful bow front and delicate leg design creating an exceptionally pleasing balance of proportions.

The mahogany displays a lovely depth of colour and rich, mellow patina, highlighting the natural beauty of the timber and the quality of the original cabinetmaking.

A truly outstanding example of late George III English furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship, elegant design and everyday practicality.

A masterpiece of Georgian cabinetmaking, equally suited to a fine country house, traditional bedroom or sophisticated contemporary interior. With its generous storage, beautifully running drawers and timeless elegance, this is a piece to be admired and enjoyed for generations.

Period: George III

Date: Circa 1790

Origin: England

Material: Solid mahogany carcass with oak-lined drawers

Style: Hepplewhite / Late Georgian

Front: Elegant bow-front design

Features: Brushing slide, original brass handles, finely dovetailed oak-lined drawers and graceful splayed legs

Construction: Exceptional quality Georgian cabinetmaking

Storage: Generous drawers, all running smoothly and freely

Condition: Excellent retail condition, ready for your home.

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244748
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Description
An exceptional and beautifully proportioned George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, dating to circa 1790, displaying the finest quality cabinetmaking, elegant Hepplewhite influences and the timeless sophistication of late 18th-century English furniture.
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Constructed with a solid mahogany carcass, the chest features a beautifully shaped bow front, giving it a wonderfully graceful appearance.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

The quality of the mahogany and the refinement of the construction reflect the skill and attention to detail of a highly accomplished Georgian cabinetmaker.

fig 1. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 1. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Of particular interest is the practical brushing slide, an elegant and useful feature traditionally associated with fine Georgian bedroom furniture, providing an additional surface when required.

The drawers are beautifully constructed with solid oak linings and finely executed hand-cut dovetail joints, demonstrating the precision and craftsmanship of the period. All drawers run smoothly and freely, offering generous and practical storage while retaining their original character.

fig 2. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 2. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

The chest retains its original brass handles, which beautifully complement the rich mahogany and add considerably to its period appeal.

Raised on wonderfully elegant splayed Hepplewhite-style legs, the chest has a beautifully light and refined appearance, with the graceful bow front and delicate leg design creating an exceptionally pleasing balance of proportions.

fig 3. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 3. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

The mahogany displays a lovely depth of colour and rich, mellow patina, highlighting the natural beauty of the timber and the quality of the original cabinetmaking.

A truly outstanding example of late George III English furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship, elegant design and everyday practicality.

fig 4. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 4. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

A masterpiece of Georgian cabinetmaking, equally suited to a fine country house, traditional bedroom or sophisticated contemporary interior. With its generous storage, beautifully running drawers and timeless elegance, this is a piece to be admired and enjoyed for generations.

fig 5. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 5. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Period: George III

Date: Circa 1790

Origin: England

Material: Solid mahogany carcass with oak-lined drawers

Style: Hepplewhite / Late Georgian

Front: Elegant bow-front design

Features: Brushing slide, original brass handles, finely dovetailed oak-lined drawers and graceful splayed legs

fig 6. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 6. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Construction: Exceptional quality Georgian cabinetmaking

Storage: Generous drawers, all running smoothly and freely

Condition: Excellent retail condition, ready for your home.

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

fig 7. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 7. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 8. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 8. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

fig 9. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
fig 9. Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244748
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.

Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide C1790

Archive II A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles. View V
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A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
Chest of Drawers Exceptional George III Mahogany Bow Front Brushing Slide c1790
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A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers featuring a pull-out brushing slide, three long graduated drawers, and brass oval swing handles.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Brushing slide, Brass oval handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, dating to circa 1790, is a Georgian piece executed in solid mahogany with oak-lined interiors. The design incorporates a shaped bow front, a pull-out brushing slide positioned above three long graduated drawers, and splayed Hepplewhite-style legs. The timber displays a rich dark brown colour and a mellow patina, complemented by original brass oval swing handles fitted to each drawer front. It measures 86 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. In a home today, this chest provides functional storage in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The top surface offers display space, while the pull-out slide supplies an additional horizontal surface when needed. The compact footprint and refined proportions allow it to integrate into both traditional country house settings and contemporary interiors while maintaining its late 18th-century English character.

FAQs

George III furniture, spanning 1760 to 1820, is recognised for balanced classical proportions, restraint in ornamentation, and high-quality mahogany timber. Cabinetmakers during this period emphasised functional elegance, introducing curved bow-fronts and fine brass drop handles.

The exterior primary wood was predominantly Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain and rich tone. Secondary woods used for internal drawer linings and back panels typically included pine, oak, or deal.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backings, and original iron locks with brass escutcheons or oval plate handles. Smooth runner wear along the drawer bottoms and natural shrinkage gaps in secondary woods are standard indicators of period construction.

A Georgian chest of drawers provides a grounded anchor in contemporary rooms when set against light neutral walls or textured lime plaster. Pairing the rich mahogany wood tone with modern abstract art or minimalist ceramic vessels creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft cotton cloth and apply a high-grade natural beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in relative humidity to prevent timber movement or finish degradation.
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