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Queen Ann Burr and Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1700
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Queen Ann Burr and Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1700

18th century
Description

A small Queen Ann burr and figured walnut chest of drawers circa 1700 with original escutcheons and all but three original handles which have been cast to match the originals.

The top is quarter veneered and feather banded , the drawer fronts also in figured walnut with feather banding around the edges. The sides are walnut with vertical crossbanding to the front and rear the drawer linings are all in oak.

Bun feet are later replacements.

Dimensions

Width 32?

Height 29.5?

Depth 21?

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
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Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chest to the 1700s.

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SA1083997
Description
A small Queen Ann burr and figured walnut chest of drawers circa 1700 with original escutcheons and all but three original handles which have been cast to match the originals.
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The top is quarter veneered and feather banded , the drawer fronts also in figured walnut with feather banding around the edges.
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The sides are walnut with vertical crossbanding to the front and rear the drawer linings are all in oak.

Bun feet are later replacements.

Dimensions

Width 32?

Height 29.5?

Depth 21?

Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Date of Manufacture

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chest to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet.
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Archive I A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet.

Queen Ann Burr and Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1700

Archive II A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet. View II
Archive III A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet. View III
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A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet.
Queen Ann burr and figured walnut chest of drawers circa 1700
Ref: SA1083997
A Queen Anne burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bun feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Bun feet, Brass drop handles, Escutcheons
  • SizeH 74.9 cm (29 in) x W 81.2 cm (32 in) x D 53.3 cm (21 in)

This Queen Anne period chest of drawers dates from circa 1700 and exemplifies English Country House style. The piece uses walnut, burr walnut, and brass, rendered in warm brown tones with a quarter-veneered and feather-banded top, alongside figured walnut drawer fronts and oak drawer linings. Visible details include round brass drop handles, decorative keyhole escutcheons, replacement round bun feet, and visible grain patterns across the timber surfaces. The chest measures 74.9 cm high, 81.2 cm wide, and 53.3 cm deep. In a modern interior, this compact chest functions as a bedside table or a bedroom storage unit for clothing and accessories. It also suits a hallway or living room as a decorative surface for lamps or ornaments.

The Queen Anne period, spanning the early 18th century, is distinguished by refined proportions, gentle curves, and the widespread decorative use of figured and burr walnut veneers.

Chests from this era featured solid timber carcasses, often oak or pine, covered in hand-cut walnut veneers, dovetail drawer joinery, and decorative brass drop handles with matching escutcheons.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn veneer thickness, oak drawer linings with irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brassware, and natural shrinkage or surface patination consistent with age.

An 18th-century walnut chest serves as a grounding focal point in modern hallways or bedrooms, balancing minimalist architectural lines with rich natural wood tones.

Preserve the surface patina by keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying beeswax polish periodically.
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