How are splayed feet constructed?

Splayed feet are formed by cutting bracket supports on an outward angle so they flare away from the base of the cabinet. Cabinet-makers attached these feet securely to the bottom frame to distribute the weight of the chest evenly while adding a decorative profile. This method required precise woodworking joints to ensure the outward slant remained stable over decades of daily domestic use and movement across floors.

What woods were used for these chests?

Makers relied primarily on mahogany, including figured and flame mahogany veneers, supplemented by oak for internal drawer construction. Decorative highlights were achieved using contrasting timbers such as satinwood and boxwood for inlay and stringing. Secondary woods like deal or pine occasionally appear on internal or back panels, depending on the regional workshop and the specific period of manufacture.

Where were these chests placed originally?

These storage pieces were designed principally for bedrooms, dressing rooms, and private chambers to hold folded garments, linens, and personal accessories. Their compact footprints allowed them to fit neatly against walls in smaller dressing spaces. Certain variations equipped with brushing slides also functioned temporarily for writing or laying out garments during daily dressing routines.

How do I distinguish Georgian from Regency pieces?

Georgian pieces generally exhibit heavier proportions, restrained classical ornamentation, and substantial mahogany timbers associated with 18th-century cabinet-making traditions. Regency examples often introduce bolder veneers, finer stringing lines, and more compact curved profiles. Examining the internal drawer construction, handles, and secondary woods helps clarify the specific period of production when stylistic overlaps occur.

Are the brass handles usually original?

Original brasses are secured with specific fastening techniques and leave distinct impressions on the wood grain if removed. Many pieces retain period-appropriate replacement hardware fitted during past centuries of use. Evaluating the alignment of screw holes and the patina of the metal helps determine whether the hardware matches the age of the main cabinet structure.

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A splayed feet chest of drawers offers distinct proportions and elegant bracket supports, combining practical storage with timeless cabinet-making.

19th century

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A Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£3,250

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Bow- Front Chest of Drawers

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£495

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18th century

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George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Chest

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,200

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18th century

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A Superb 5 Drawer Georgian Oak Narrow Splayed Foot Chest of Drawers

From D & J Hunt Antiques

£725

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1900 - 1920

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Georgian Style Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers

From Anthony Short Antiques

£1,950

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19th century

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Small Regency Chest of Drawers

From James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

£395

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19th century

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George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers

From Antiques Decorative

£720

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

From Penderyn Antiques

£650

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Current listings span the Georgian, Regency, and Edwardian periods, utilising mahogany, oak, satinwood, and boxwood inlay across bowfront and tallboy forms.

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

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18th century

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Small George III Bow Front Chest

From Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

£3,500

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18th century

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18th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers Commode. C.1790

From CJ Antiques

£1,450

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18th century

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18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,950

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Superb Antique Georgian Inlaid Bow Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest

18th century

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Superb Antique Georgian Inlaid Bow Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£795

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19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Splayed Feet Chest of Drawers

A Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Edwardian Mahogany Bow- Front Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Chest

A Superb 5 Drawer Georgian Oak Narrow Splayed Foot Chest of Drawers

Georgian Style Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Small Regency Chest of Drawers

George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Small George III Bow Front Chest

18th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers Commode. C.1790

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest

Superb Antique Georgian Inlaid Bow Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

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