Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests (Circa 1860)
This is a good quality pair of antique Victorian mahogany bedside chests, circa 1860.
Summary
• Circa 1860
• Period Victorian
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Mahogany
• Item Bedsides chests
• Three graduated working drawers
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Working locks and a key
• Splash backs
• Turned wooden knobs
• Traditional thumb-moulded edging to top
• Supporting square plinths
• Original colour / patination
• Very good quality
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK return policy
This is a good quality pair of antique Victorian mahogany bedside chests, circa 1860.
They each have three graduated working drawers with hand-dovetailed joints, pine drawer linings and mahogany drawer bottoms, finished off with turned wooden knobs to the drawer fronts. The tops features practical “splash backs” to help items falling off the tops of the bedsides behind them. Each bedside chest boasts traditional square cornered moulded edges to the top and the bedsides sit on matching square plinths. The drawers feature working locks and a key. Both chests are constructed of good quality solid mahogany timber, which also features their original polish and patination. The quality is reflected in the weight of these bedsides they are heavy to lift! During this period, England was imported top quality timber from its colonies.
These bedsides feature a rich but mellow mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
These chests would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room or the bedroom. These chests would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height of tops = 66.5cm or 26¼” or 2ft 2¼”
Splash back height = 2cm or ¾”
Width (body) = 41cm or 16⅛” or 1ft 4⅛”
Width (plinth) = 44.7cm or 17⅝” or 1ft 5⅝”
Depth (body) = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Depth (including knobs & plinth) = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”