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Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780
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Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique storage chest. An English, oak fireside bin or bedside box, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1780.

Usefully proportioned chest with versatile covered interior

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Ideal for use as a fireside fuel store or bedside chest - suitable for all fuel types

Lid opens upon a pair of iron strap hinges to gain access to the storage space

Presented with a two drawer faux fascia, dressed with brass drop handles and escutcheons

Pair of brass carry handles to the side aid ease of carriage

Standing upon a quartet of bracket feet with a shaped apron

This is a charming antique storage chest with great colour and of useful proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for use around the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Interior Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Interior Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Interior Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 24162

Physical Dimensions
Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Storage Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056937
Dealers Internal Reference
24162
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Description
This is an antique storage chest. An English, oak fireside bin or bedside box, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1780.

Usefully proportioned chest with versatile covered interior

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Ideal for use as a fireside fuel store or bedside chest - suitable for all fuel types

Lid opens upon a pair of iron strap hinges to gain access to the storage space

fig 2. A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

Presented with a two drawer faux fascia, dressed with brass drop handles and escutcheons

Pair of brass carry handles to the side aid ease of carriage

Standing upon a quartet of bracket feet with a shaped apron

fig 3. A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

This is a charming antique storage chest with great colour and of useful proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for use around the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

fig 4. A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Interior Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Interior Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Interior Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24162

Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Storage Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056937
Dealers Internal Ref
24162
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.

Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780

Archive II A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet. View VII
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A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780
Ref: SA1056937
A Georgian solid oak storage chest featuring two faux drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, brass escutcheons, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
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Originating in the 18th century, Georgian oak storage chests were functional furniture pieces designed for storing household textiles, personal items, or firewood, often featuring decorative panel fronts or faux drawers to match contemporary chests of drawers.

These chests were crafted predominantly from solid English oak, utilizing traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged construction, solid backboards, and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand-planed surfaces, historical wear around handles and feet, original brass escutcheons or swan-neck handles, and natural timber shrinkage across joints.

An antique oak storage chest can be positioned as a nightstand, side table, or fireside storage box, pairing warm wood tones alongside contemporary textiles and modern lighting.

To preserve the timber, keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp conditions, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to maintain the natural patina.
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