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Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest
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Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

17th century
Sold 14 January 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

Late 17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest: A Collector's Gem. This chest is a rare and highly desirable piece of antique furniture. This exquisite chest is characterised by its elegant design and unique materials.

Key features include:

• Laburnum veneer: Laburnum is a hardwood known for its distinctive yellow-green colour and attractive grain pattern. It was often used in veneering to create decorative surfaces on furniture.

• Oyster veneering: This technique involves cutting thin strips of wood into shapes that resemble oyster shells.These shapes are then arranged in a decorative pattern on the chest's surface.

• Two short and three long drawers: The chest typically has two shorter drawers at the top and three longer drawers below, providing ample storage space.

• Boxwood banding: Boxwood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that was often used for banding or edging on furniture. It creates a contrasting border around the oyster veneer.

• Cushion mould on bracket feet: The chest is supported by bracket feet, which are shaped like brackets or shelves.The feet are often adorned with a cushion mould, a decorative moulding that resembles a cushion.

37” w x 36” h x 22” d

94cm x 91cm x 56cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1094080
Dealers Internal Reference
6149
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Late 17th Century Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest: A Collector's Gem. This chest is a rare and highly desirable piece of antique furniture. This exquisite chest is characterised by its elegant design and unique materials.
fig 1. A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

Key features include:

“
• Laburnum veneer: Laburnum is a hardwood known for its distinctive yellow-green colour and attractive grain pattern.
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

It was often used in veneering to create decorative surfaces on furniture.

fig 2. A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 2. Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

• Oyster veneering: This technique involves cutting thin strips of wood into shapes that resemble oyster shells.These shapes are then arranged in a decorative pattern on the chest's surface.

• Two short and three long drawers: The chest typically has two shorter drawers at the top and three longer drawers below, providing ample storage space.

fig 3. A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 3. Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

• Boxwood banding: Boxwood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that was often used for banding or edging on furniture. It creates a contrasting border around the oyster veneer.

• Cushion mould on bracket feet: The chest is supported by bracket feet, which are shaped like brackets or shelves.The feet are often adorned with a cushion mould, a decorative moulding that resembles a cushion.

fig 4. A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 4. Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

37” w x 36” h x 22” d

94cm x 91cm x 56cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest to the 17th Century.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094080
Dealers Internal Ref
6149
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest

Archive II A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VIII
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Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Late 17thc Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest
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A rectangular late 17th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns across the top and four drawer fronts, fitted with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam and Mary
  • MaterialLaburnum, Oak, Pine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneer, Geometric crossbanding, Batwing brasses, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

The William and Mary style emerged in late 17th-century England, characterised by Dutch influences, geometric ornamentation, rich veneers like oyster cutwork, and turned elements.

Craftsmen cross-cut small branches of timber such as laburnum, olive, or walnut to create circular oyster patterns, laying them in intricate geometric arrangements over a secondary softwood or oak carcase.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut veneers with slight irregularities, traditional hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings, wrought iron or brass batwing drop handles, and patination consistent with age.

Pairing this historic statement piece against a neutral backdrop or within a minimalist setting highlights the intricate grain patterns and grounds the room with architectural warmth.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat the wood periodically with traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern liquid polishes.
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