41 - Chest of drawers; England, c. 1810.

Chest of drawers; England, c. 1810. Pine frame, mahogany veneer, and brass handles. Measurements: 99 x 98 x 50 cm. Neoclassical-style chest of drawers, belonging to the tradition of English furniture from the late Georgian and early Regency periods. It features a frame with clean lines and balanced proportions, with a front organized into five stacked drawers: two smaller upper drawers and three larger lower drawers. The fronts, veneered in mahogany, stand out for the richness of their grain and tones, which lend depth and warmth to the surfaces. The drawers retain circular brass handles, functional elements that introduce subtle metallic hallmarks against the wood. The pine frame provides structural support for the piece, while the mahogany veneer reflects the characteristic refinement of English cabinetmaking from this period. The piece follows the tradition of the Sheraton style, which became widespread in the late 18th and early 19th centuries through the designs of the English cabinetmaker and designer Thomas Sheraton (1751–1806), whose publication *The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing-Book* (1791–1794) contributed decisively to the spread of the neoclassical style in British decorative arts. This style is characterized by a preference for symmetrical compositions, light structures, straight lines, and understated ornamentation, with special attention paid to the quality of the veneers and the hallmarks of different woods. During the early years of the 19th century, these designs evolved into Regency furniture, gradually incorporating sturdier forms and a greater presence of decorative metal elements.