How do I date a mahogany chest?

Dating a mahogany chest involves examining the construction techniques, hardware, and overall stylistic proportions. Georgian and Regency pieces often feature distinct foot forms, hand-cut dovetails, and specific drawer configurations like two short drawers over three long ones. Later Victorian and Edwardian examples may show machine-sawn elements, different handle styles, or lighter mahogany veneers. Comparing the secondary woods inside the drawers also helps establish the period of manufacture.

Where were these chests used?

These chests were primarily designed for domestic bedrooms, dressing rooms, and hallways to store garments and personal belongings. Campaign versions were built specifically for travel, featuring recessed handles and reinforced corners for military officers. Smaller boxes and tea caddies served tabletop or desktop storage needs in parlours and studies. Their robust construction allowed them to withstand daily household use over generations.

How do I care for mahogany furniture?

Caring for mahogany involves keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying out or fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth maintains the surface without the buildup of heavy polishes. Applying a traditional beeswax occasionally helps nourish the timber and preserve the depth of the brown finish. Maintaining a stable room humidity prevents the solid wood and veneers from warping.

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A brown mahogany storage chest offers practical storage combined with rich wood grain and traditional craftsmanship.

Wonderful Quality Large Antique Regency Walnut Tea Caddy

19th century

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Wonderful Quality Large Antique Regency Walnut Tea Caddy

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£645

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Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode

From Canonbury Antiques

£850

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Serpentine Fitted Georgian Chest of Drawers

From Millers Antiques

£1,850

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18th C English Georgian Mahogany Cellarette or Wine Cooler .

18th century

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18th C English Georgian Mahogany Cellarette or Wine Cooler .

From Youlls Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Antique 19th Century Storage Unit

From Heavenly Antiques

£595

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Late George III / Regency Inlaid Mahogany Caddy Top Chest of Drawers, C.1800–1820

From Leeds Antiques

£795

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

From Camden Antiques

£2,450

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cupboards

19th century

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Beautiful Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

From Collectable Interiors

£695

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Regency Period Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

From Walton House Antiques

£895

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Regency Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Walton House Antiques

£1,250

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chest of drawers

Listings feature brown mahogany storage chests spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, utilising brass, satinwood, and flame mahogany veneer.

Small Early 20th Century Mahogany Tallboy

1920 - 1940

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Small Early 20th Century Mahogany Tallboy

From Roger King Antiques

£425

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

From M Lees and Sons

£2,300

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chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Marylebone Antiques

£750

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A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

19th century

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A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

From Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

£395

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Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers with Mahogany Crossbanding C.1780

18th century

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Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers with Mahogany Crossbanding C.1780

From Blue Boar Antiques

£2,950

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

From Abersoch Antiques

£575

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Brown Mahogany Storage Chest

Wonderful Quality Large Antique Regency Walnut Tea Caddy

Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode

Serpentine Fitted Georgian Chest of Drawers

18th C English Georgian Mahogany Cellarette or Wine Cooler .

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Antique 19th Century Storage Unit

Late George III / Regency Inlaid Mahogany Caddy Top Chest of Drawers, C.1800–1820

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

Beautiful Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Regency Period Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Regency Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small Early 20th Century Mahogany Tallboy

Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers with Mahogany Crossbanding C.1780

Regency Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

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