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George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
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George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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For sale is a good quality George II burr walnut chest on stand, having three short cross banded drawers over the base with a further three short drawers with a shaped frieze, with barley twist supports above a shaped stretcher, standing on bun feet.

Purchased from the collection of the late Ismay Fitzroy (1933-2022), daughter of Lord John Percy Fitzroy (1899-1945)

Width: 113cm Depth: 60cm Height: 143cm

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Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the Georgian era.

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For sale is a good quality George II burr walnut chest on stand, having three short cross banded drawers over the base with a further three short drawers with a shaped frieze, with barley twist supports above a shaped stretcher, standing on bun feet.
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Purchased from the collection of the late Ismay Fitzroy (1933-2022), daughter of Lord John Percy Fitzroy (1899-1945).
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Width: 113cm Depth: 60cm Height: 143cm

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the Georgian era.

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An eighteenth-century George II burr walnut chest on stand featuring multiple brass-handled drawers, shaped apron, barley twist legs, and connecting stretchers.
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
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An eighteenth-century George II burr walnut chest on stand featuring multiple brass-handled drawers, shaped apron, barley twist legs, and connecting stretchers.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George II burr walnut chest on stand belongs to the Georgian period and displays an English Country House style. Constructed from burr walnut with oak and brass, it presents a warm brown colour with a figured wood grain finish. The upper section contains three small drawers above three long graduated drawers, while the lower stand holds three small drawers above a shaped apron. Decorative elements include cross-banding, brass drop handles with escutcheons, barley twist legs, connecting stretchers, and bun feet. Practical dimensions are 143 cm high, 113 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Suitable for daily use in a bedroom, hallway, or living room, this piece provides ample storage space for clothing, linens, or household items while serving as a striking decorative focal point against a wall. The substantial surface area on top allows for displaying lamps, photographs, or ornaments.

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A chest on stand, also known as a highboy or tallboy, is a two-part storage cabinet featuring an upper chest of drawers mounted upon a lower table or stand structure. Originating in the late 17th century, these pieces evolved during the William and Mary, Queen Anne, and early Georgian eras to elevate drawer access and incorporate decorative legs and stretchers.

Early 18th-century examples were typically constructed from solid oak or pine frameworks veneered with highly figured burr walnut or fruitwoods. They feature handmade dovetail drawer joints, hand-carved turned or barley-twist legs, and sand-cast brass hardware including shaped backplates and drop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints, and brass fittings with visible age-related patination. Examining the undersides and rear panels reveals uneven hand-planed boards and historic wood shrinkage, alongside characteristic period features such as herringbone crossbanding and shaped aprons.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish once or twice annually. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, timber warping, or colour fading.

A walnut chest on stand functions as a focal statement piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, offering substantial vertical storage without taking up excessive floor area. Its warm wood tones harmonise effectively with neutral plaster walls, modern brass lighting accents, and contemporary art.
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