Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Name: Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245005
Price: 285 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTwo-over-two drawer configuration, Oval brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Cockbeaded drawer edges

This Georgian style chest of drawers dates from the 19th century and is made of warm brown mahogany with figured timber grain, brass hardware, and a polished finish. The design incorporates a two-over-two drawer configuration with cockbeaded drawer edges, shaped bracket feet, and oval brass drop handles. The moulded top sits above two short drawers and two full-width drawers, while light wear along the edges provides visible signs of age. Measuring Height-89cm Width-108cm Depth-50cm, this piece provides practical bedroom or hallway storage. Its low and wide proportions and straight front make it suitable for placement against a bedroom wall or in a hallway to hold linens or everyday items.

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A 19th-century mahogany chest of drawers is a wooden storage cabinet featuring multiple stacked drawers, constructed primarily during the Georgian, Regency, or Victorian eras. These pieces were designed for clothing storage and display characteristic period joinery and hardware.

Pieces from this era were typically built using solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers laid over pine or oak carcasses. Construction methods feature hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer borders, brass bail or oval drop handles, and bracket or turned feet.

Authenticity can be verified by examining drawer construction for hand-sawn secondary woods, slightly irregular dovetail joints, and historic brass hardware. Original patination, natural wood shrinkage lines, and hand-planed marks on back panels also indicate genuine period construction.

A mahogany chest of drawers serves as a grounding visual piece in modern bedrooms, hallways, or reception rooms. Pairing the warm timber tones with neutral wall treatments, modern lighting, or abstract artwork balances the historic furniture with contemporary decor.

Preserve the wood by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice annually along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged exposure to sunlight to avoid timber drying or veneer movement.

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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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