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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.
The Old Yard
Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers
£ 1,475
LT Antiques
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 895
Carse Antiques
Mid 19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
£ 550
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Burr Walnut & Mahogany Chest Drawers
£ 495
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 795
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 895
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Legs
£ 675
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
Lovely Painted Mid Grey Original Hungarian 4 Drawer Victorian Chest of Drawers
£ 725
Lovely Painted Mid Grey Original Hungarian 4 Drawer Victorian Chest of Drawers
£ 725
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
£ 1,290
Pair of Neat-sized Early Victorian Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers
£ 1,290
Georgian Antiques
£ 1,390
Pair of Late Victorian Mahogany Neat-size Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers
£ 1,390
Georgian Antiques
NP & A SALT ANTIQUES
Stripped Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 250
Gaylord Antiques
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 895
Witch Antiques
Antique Mahogany Washstand
£ 1,385
Rawlings Antiques
Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedside Chests of Drawers
£ 1,295
Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse
Large Victorian Lancashire Pine Sideboard
£ 725
The Antique Shop
Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
£ 685
Camden Antiques
Pitch Pine Aesthetic Period Chest of Drawers
£ 750
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
Massive Antique Pine Hungarian Victorian Painted Black 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
£ 725
Massive Antique Pine Hungarian Victorian Painted Black 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
£ 725
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Mahogany Tabletop Wellington Chest
£ 495
Richardsons Antiques
Chest of Drawers Victorian Mahogany Fabulous Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Bow Front Turned Handles
£ 495
Chest of Drawers Victorian Mahogany Fabulous Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Bow Front Turned Handles
£ 495
Richardsons Antiques
Richardsons Antiques
Chest of Drawers Pine Painted Victorian Charming Petite Antique Victorian Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Chest of Drawers Pine Painted Victorian Charming Petite Antique Victorian Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Richardsons Antiques
£ 2,950
Richie Perrott Antiques
A Good Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
£ 1,600
J and S Antiques
4 Drawer Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 475
Georgian Antiques
Victorian Mahogany, Brass Bound, Two-part Military Chest in Excellent Original Condition
£ 2,650
Victorian Mahogany, Brass Bound, Two-part Military Chest in Excellent Original Condition
£ 2,650
Georgian Antiques
Millers Antiques
Burr Ash Chest of Drawers
£ 1,250
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
£ 1,290
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
A Mint Clean Antique Pine Hungarian Victorian Painted Black Chest of Drawers
£ 725
A Mint Clean Antique Pine Hungarian Victorian Painted Black Chest of Drawers
£ 725
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
A Huge Antique / Old Pine Genuine Victorian Hungarian 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
£ 725
A Huge Antique / Old Pine Genuine Victorian Hungarian 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
£ 725
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
Athey Antiques
Mahogany Scotch Chest of Drawers
£ 595
Athey Antiques
Ottoman Stool......
£ 395
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 750
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
A Genuine Hungarian Walnut & Marble Victorian Bedside Cabinet
£ 345
£ 2,350
Rawlings Antiques
Victorian Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe Compactom
£ 1,295
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Large Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 1,250
Hingstons Antiques
Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Trunk
£ 1,350
£ 1,150
Richardsons Antiques
Pine Chest of Drawers Charming Antique 19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Pine Chest of Drawers Charming Antique 19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Richardsons Antiques
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Super French Tall Chest of Mahogany Drawers
£ 1,295
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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