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Victorian Chest of Drawers

(275 items)

Victorian antique chest of drawers reflect a period of confidence and expansion in British furniture making. Produced between 1837 and 1901, they differ markedly from the balanced restraint of Georgian design. Victorian pieces tend to be more substantial, decorative, and expressive, shaped by industrial progress and a growing middle class eager to furnish larger homes.


Materials and Construction

Mahogany remained popular, though often darker and heavier in appearance than earlier examples. Oak saw a revival, particularly in the later 19th century, while walnut and rosewood were used for more decorative pieces. Unlike Georgian furniture, Victorian chests frequently feature veneered fronts over pine carcasses, reflecting more efficient workshop production.

Joinery became more regular as machinery was introduced, with evenly spaced dovetails and circular saw marks appearing internally. Construction is typically robust, with thicker drawer fronts and solid framing designed for practical daily use.


Design and Makers

Victorian taste embraced carving, moulded drawer fronts, turned columns, and ornate handles, especially in mid-century examples. Gothic revival influences were encouraged by designers such as Augustus Welby Pugin, while established firms like Gillows of Lancaster and London continued producing high-quality case furniture.

Victorian chest of drawers remain popular for their durability, generous storage, and strong presence, offering character and practicality distinct from earlier Georgian elegance.

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£ 699

€808
$932

Quality! Unusual Victorian Pine Chest Drawers

£ 699

€808
$932

The Old Pine Shop

£ 976.50

€1,129
$1,302

Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality

£ 976.50

€1129
$1302

Prior & Willis Antiques

£ 395

€457
$527

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€457
$527

Rawlings Antiques

£ 595

€688
$794

Chest of Drawers Stunning Bleached Mahogany c.1860

£ 595

€688
$794

Richardsons Antiques

£ 2,250

€2,601
$3,001

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests c.1850

£ 2,250

€2601
$3001

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Graham Deakin Antiques

Victorian Collectors Chest

£ 925

€1,069
$1,234

Victorian Collectors Chest

£ 925

€1069
$1234

Graham Deakin Antiques

£ 2,600

€3,005
$3,468

Victorian Painted Pine Shop Counter

£ 2,600

€3005
$3468

The Old Yard

Williams Antiques & Restoration

Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,100

€1,271
$1,467

Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,100

€1271
$1467

Williams Antiques & Restoration

£ 750

€867
$1,000

Antique Mahogany Walnut Bow Front 7 Height Chest Drawers

£ 750

€867
$1000

Town House Traders Ltd

Williams Antiques & Restoration

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,150
$1,327

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1150
$1327

Williams Antiques & Restoration

£ 175

€202
$233

Rare Victorian Gilt Frame Deep Glazed Box (L)

£ 175

€202
$233

Rams Head Antiques

£ 675

€780
$900

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€780
$900

J and S Antiques

£ 895

€1,035
$1,194

Small Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1035
$1194

Hingstons Antiques

£ 895

€1,035
$1,194

£ 650

€751
$867

Antique Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€751
$867

Penderyn Antiques

£ 265

€306
$353

Victorian Pine Collectors Chest

£ 265

€306
$353

Treehouse Antiques

£ 385

€445
$513

Victorian Blue Painted Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 385

€445
$513

Timeless Furniture UK

£ 975

€1,127
$1,300

Mahogany Console Table

£ 975

€1127
$1300

LT Antiques

£ 2,490

€2,878
$3,321

£ 895

€1,035
$1,194

Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Secret Lock

£ 895

€1035
$1194

Antique Furniture Direct

Enduring Appeal

Victorian antique chest of drawers stand apart for their durability and presence. Often larger and more substantial than Georgian examples, they offer generous storage and distinctive character. For buyers seeking period authenticity combined with practicality, Victorian pieces provide a strong and confident statement within both traditional and modern interiors.

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