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18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand
Tigers Decorative
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18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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An early 18th Century walnut chest on stand. The chest now stands on later (1900) cabriole carved legs, with clan feet. The upper section has an interesting arrangement of drawers. The veneer is book matched and nicely figured, with herringbone banding and is cross banded through the centre of the drawer. The drawer linings are of oak and the lacquered handles have been later replaced.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1051243
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TD00628
Description
An early 18th Century walnut chest on stand. The chest now stands on later (1900) cabriole carved legs, with clan feet. The upper section has an interesting arrangement of drawers.
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The veneer is book matched and nicely figured, with herringbone banding and is cross banded through the centre of the drawer.
Tigers Decorative

The drawer linings are of oak and the lacquered handles have been later replaced.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051243
Dealers Internal Ref
TD00628
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Archive I An 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with carved knees.

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

Archive II An 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with carved knees. View II
Archive III An 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with carved knees. View III
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An 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs with carved knees.
18th Century Walnut Chest On Stand
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A chest on stand, also known as a highboy or tallboy, is a two-part storage unit comprising an upper chest of drawers mounted on a raised lower base or stand. Popularised during the William and Mary and Queen Anne periods in Britain, these pieces allowed for elevated storage while displaying refined woodwork.

These chests were primarily constructed from walnut or burr walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcass wood. Construction features typically include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, feather or herringbone crossbanding, brass teardrop or batwing handles, and hand-carved cabriole legs.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn timber marks, uneven drawer linings, and hand-cut dovetails with varied sizing. Look for genuine age-related oxidisation on the underside, brass drop handles or escutcheons with corresponding interior wear, and two-part carcass construction.

Position the chest as a focal point against a neutral backdrop in a hallway, living area, or master bedroom. Balance its vertical scale by pairing it with simple contemporary table lamps or minimalist wall art to create a bridge between period and modern design aesthetics.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the direction of the wood grain. Protect the walnut veneer by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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