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Description

For sale is a good quality George II burr walnut chest of drawers, having two short over three long graduated drawers, each with brass handles, standing on bracket feet, the chest remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 96cm Depth: 56cm Height: 96cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

96cm (37.80")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112938

Dealers Internal Reference

S27-1039A

Description

Width: 96cm Depth: 56cm Height: 96cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

96cm (37.80")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1112938

Dealers Internal Ref

S27-1039A

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FB Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

Dealer Profile

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A rectangular George II burr walnut chest of drawers featuring figured grain, two small drawers over three graduated long drawers, brass drop handles, and bracket feet against a grey background.

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Location

Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorge II
MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFigured burr walnut veneer, Graduated drawers, Brass batwing drop handles, Bracket feet
SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The George II period spans from 1727 to 1760, characterised by a transition from heavy walnut designs to the introduction of mahogany, featuring architectural proportions, bracket feet, and refined craftsmanship.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised native timbers such as oak for drawer linings and structural framing, paired with highly figured decorative veneers like burr walnut applied to pine or oak carcases.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-forged or cast brass drop handles with matching backplates, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Pairing a highly figured wood chest with minimalist, neutral walls and modern lighting allows the natural grain and historical texture to function as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the timber using traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.