Antique Georgian Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Bachelor Drawers, c1780
Antique Georgian Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Bachelor Drawers, c1780
A fine late 18th-century Georgian bachelor’s chest of drawers, crafted in solid mahogany and dating to around 1780, during the reign of George III. This elegant and compact chest displays the restrained proportions and practical design that define high-quality Georgian furniture, making it an ideal piece for both period and modern interiors.
The chest is topped with a moulded mahogany edge, above four graduated frieze drawers, each fitted with its original brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons. The drawer fronts show attractive, even grain, with a rich, warm colour developed through centuries of natural ageing and use. The proportions are particularly pleasing, offering generous storage while maintaining a relatively shallow depth, typical of bachelor’s chests intended for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or private chambers.
Raised on original shaped bracket feet, the chest has a confident stance and excellent balance. The construction is solid throughout, with drawers that run well and retain their historic integrity. This is a versatile and timeless piece, equally suited to use as a bedroom chest, hall storage, or refined occasional furniture in a country house or townhouse setting.
A genuine Georgian example with honest wear, strong colour, and enduring appeal.
Original: $1,381.85
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Bachelor Drawers, c1780
A fine late 18th-century Georgian bachelor’s chest of drawers, crafted in solid mahogany and dating to around 1780, during the reign of George III. This elegant and compact chest displays the restrained proportions and practical design that define high-quality Georgian furniture, making it an ideal piece for both period and modern interiors.
The chest is topped with a moulded mahogany edge, above four graduated frieze drawers, each fitted with its original brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons. The drawer fronts show attractive, even grain, with a rich, warm colour developed through centuries of natural ageing and use. The proportions are particularly pleasing, offering generous storage while maintaining a relatively shallow depth, typical of bachelor’s chests intended for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or private chambers.
Raised on original shaped bracket feet, the chest has a confident stance and excellent balance. The construction is solid throughout, with drawers that run well and retain their historic integrity. This is a versatile and timeless piece, equally suited to use as a bedroom chest, hall storage, or refined occasional furniture in a country house or townhouse setting.
A genuine Georgian example with honest wear, strong colour, and enduring appeal.
