How do I date a mahogany chest?

Dating relies on examining construction methods, timber choices, and hardware styles across different eras. Georgian and Regency pieces often show hand-cut dovetails and distinct brass handle designs. Later Victorian and Edwardian examples introduce machine-sawn elements and different veneering techniques. Comparing the secondary woods inside the drawers helps clarify the period of manufacture.

What is a campaign chest?

A campaign chest is a portable storage unit designed for travel by military officers during the nineteenth century. These pieces split into separate sections for easy transport. They feature recessed brass handles and corner brackets to prevent damage during movement. The sturdy mahogany construction withstands rigorous transit while maintaining a refined domestic appearance.

Where should I place a bow-front chest?

A bow-front chest suits bedrooms, hallways, or living rooms where its curved profile softens rigid architectural lines. The projecting centre draws the eye, making it a strong focal point against a plain wall. Ensure adequate clearance around the piece so the curved drawers open smoothly without obstruction. Placing a lamp or mirror above it completes a traditional arrangement.

A tallboy is a vertical storage chest that stacks one set of drawers above another, maximising capacity while occupying a minimal floor footprint. Eighteenth and nineteenth-century examples often combine a chest on chest configuration. These pieces offer substantial linen and clothing storage without dominating smaller rooms. Their height draws the eye upward, adding a sense of vertical proportion to an interior.

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A vintage mahogany storage chest brings rich timber and practical depth to a room, ranging from grand Georgian proportions down to neat Edwardian examples.

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Arundel Decorative

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Bow- Front Chest of Drawers

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£495

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Penderyn Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Campaign Cabinet

From Nethermill Antiques

£690

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£1,850

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chest of drawers

A 28 Drawer Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinet of the Very Highest Quality. Circa 1890

19th century

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A 28 Drawer Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinet of the Very Highest Quality. Circa 1890

From Atropos Antiques

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

cabinets

1920 - 1940

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Vintage Mahogany Music Cabinet C.1930

From MebleinUK

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

cabinets

19th century

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A Handsome Victorian Chest of Drawers

From Pallant Interiors

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

From Carse Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature mahogany storage chests spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, alongside revival pieces from nineteen hundred.