Early 19th Century Georgian Tabletop Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Georgian Tabletop Chest of Drawers
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A beautifully proportioned early 19th century tabletop chest of drawers, featuring two short over three long graduated drawers and resting on turned bun feet.
The chest is crafted in richly toned mahogany with a warm, time-softened patina. The top displays lovely grain movement and natural wear consistent with age. Each drawer is fitted with simple circular brass ring pulls, complementing the understated Georgian design.
Drawer construction reveals hand-cut dovetails and thick drawer sides, indicative of early craftsmanship. The interior wood shows natural oxidation and wear consistent with over two centuries of use.
Compact yet substantial, this piece functions beautifully as a tabletop cabinet, jewelry chest, writing desk organizer, or miniature commode.
A beautifully proportioned early 19th century tabletop chest of drawers, featuring two short over three long graduated drawers and resting on turned bun feet.
The chest is crafted in richly toned mahogany with a warm, time-softened patina. The top displays lovely grain movement and natural wear consistent with age. Each drawer is fitted with simple circular brass ring pulls, complementing the understated Georgian design.
Drawer construction reveals hand-cut dovetails and thick drawer sides, indicative of early craftsmanship. The interior wood shows natural oxidation and wear consistent with over two centuries of use.
Compact yet substantial, this piece functions beautifully as a tabletop cabinet, jewelry chest, writing desk organizer, or miniature commode.
13.75"h x 14.75"w x 8.75"d
13.75"h x 14.75"w x 8.75"d
Small-scale chests such as this were commonly used in studies and bedrooms for storing documents, correspondence, and personal effects. The graduated drawer format and bun feet reflect late Georgian design principles that carried into early Federal period furniture.
Hand-cut dovetail joinery and solid wood construction suggest production prior to mid-19th century industrialization.
Small-scale chests such as this were commonly used in studies and bedrooms for storing documents, correspondence, and personal effects. The graduated drawer format and bun feet reflect late Georgian design principles that carried into early Federal period furniture.
Hand-cut dovetail joinery and solid wood construction suggest production prior to mid-19th century industrialization.
Late 18th – Early 19th Century Georgian / Federal Period
Late 18th – Early 19th Century Georgian / Federal Period
Mahogany (likely veneer over secondary hardwood)
Solid wood drawer construction
Brass ring pulls
Turned bun feet
Mahogany (likely veneer over secondary hardwood)
Solid wood drawer construction
Brass ring pulls
Turned bun feet
English / Austin Auction House
English / Austin Auction House
Good antique condition.
• Age-appropriate surface wear
• Minor finish loss along edges
• Drawer interiors show natural oxidation
• Structurally solid
• Ring pulls appear period or early replacements
Sold as found.
Good antique condition.
• Age-appropriate surface wear
• Minor finish loss along edges
• Drawer interiors show natural oxidation
• Structurally solid
• Ring pulls appear period or early replacements
Sold as found.