Flamed Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Stock No: 11352
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Country: English
Date: Circa 1780 - 1790
Medium: Mahogany
Dimensions
Height: 82.00cm (32.28 inches)
Width: 97.00cm (38.19 inches)
Depth: 57.00cm (22.44 inches)
Condition
The chest is well drawn, low in height and in a wonderful original condition retaining a great colour and patina.
Main description
George III 18th century period mahogany bow front chest of drawers.
The highly figured top is crossbanded in mahogany with a boxwood stringing and a double moulded thumbnail edge above four graduated drawers. The flamed mahogany drawer fronts are cross banded on oak linings with crisply cut dovetails with the original swan neck gilt brass handles to the fronts. The drawers are of course full in length and retain the original steel locks and gilt brass escutcheons. The bottom apron is dressed with a matching thumbnail moulding above elegant oversized ogee bracket feet.
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What Is a Chest of Drawers?
A chest of drawers is one of the most recognisable forms of storage furniture, consisting of a series of stacked drawers within a single cabinet. Used throughout the Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian periods, chest of drawers became an essential furnishing in 4cabinet making.
For further information, see our Antique Furniture Types encyclopaedia on Storage Chests and Tall Furniture.
What Is Mahogany?
Mahogany is one of the most important and widely used hardwoods in the history of antique furniture. Celebrated for its strength, stability and rich colouring, it became the defining cabinet making timber of the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods, appearing in everything from dining tables and bookcases to chests of drawers and library furniture.
For further information, see our Woods encyclopaedia on Mahogany.
What Is the George III Period?
The George III period (1760–1820) is widely regarded as one of the finest periods of English furniture making. Influenced by designers such as Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton, furniture from the period is recognised for its elegant proportions, high quality cabinet making and the widespread use of mahogany, satinwood and other fine timbers.
For further information, see our Antique Furniture Periods encyclopaedia on the Georgian Period.
Why Buy From Freshfords Antiques?
Established in 1987, Freshfords Antiques has spent nearly four decades sourcing and curating the finest examples of English antique furniture. Our reputation is built upon a deep-rooted specialism in the Georgian and Regency periods, where we focus on selecting pieces that retain their genuine age, original patination, and unimpeachable authenticity. We believe that an antique should not only be a significant historical object but also a functional and beautiful addition to a contemporary home.
As proud members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), we operate under a rigorously enforced code of conduct that prioritises professional integrity and expertise. Membership of BADA is only granted after a thorough election procedure and is subject to annual review, ensuring that our clients can purchase with complete confidence. When you acquire a piece from Freshfords, you are benefiting from a wealth of experience, a dedication to craftsmanship, and a commitment to preserving the heritage of the finest English cabinet making.
