Antique Late 1700s Neoclassical British Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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The beautifully figured mahogany, delicate double lines of string inlay in the top drawers, and contrasting ebony inlay along the … Read more The beautifully figured mahogany, delicate double lines of string inlay in the top drawers, and contrasting ebony inlay along the drawer edges all signal the level of quality and value this chest had when it was made over two hundred years ago in Great Britain.

The oak secondary wood and construction techniques like the quarter-moldings inside the drawers and four panel back all point the British origin. Along with the graceful inlay, the sweeping French bracket feet are key Neoclassical designs, which was the prevailing style in Britain in the late 1700s. The expensive materials and high-quality craftsmanship all point to this piece being manufactured in a larger city for wealthy clientele.

While this chest has suffered some veneer loss along the bottom, it is still retains its elegance, and beauty. Whether you style it in bedroom or living space, it will add character and refinement wherever it lives. See less