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Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest of Drawers
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest of Drawers

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A Fine Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Figured Walnut Wellington Chest, Of Attractive Small Proportions, Having Rectangular Top Over Seven Extremely Well Figured Drawers, With Replacement Brass Ring Handles, Flanked By Pilasters Headed With Elegant Carved Corbels And Well Figured Ends, Raised On Original Plinth Base.

The first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, i.e. a tall bank of drawers secured by hinged locking pilasters to take with him and carry around various battlefields and that is where the name wellington chest comes from. It is now used to refer to almost any tall, narrow antique chest of drawers.

From around 1820 onwards they were manufactured in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, plus they varied a great deal in terms of both their quality and the wood which they were constructed from.

This particular antique wellington chest of drawers is constructed from exceptionally well figured walnut veneers and it is really rather beautiful to look at. Another standout feature is that it is a reasonable amount smaller than the norm for this type of chest and that alone is something which makes it extremely desirable.

As always one of the big advantages with a chest of this form is that it offers a different and more unusual perspective to the room in terms of its height and proportion. Also of course the drawers are incredibly functional when used for items that you don’t wish to be buried at the bottom of the much larger drawers found in conventional antique chests of drawers.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this Victorian Wellington Chest has been attended to in the traditional manner at our workshops before being offered for sale, by our highly trained and skilled antique furniture restorers including receiving a light clean and natural wax polish to ensure that it is in its best retail condition and ready for immediate placement into the home or workplace after purchase.

Circa 1870.

Height 42.2in.

Width 20.5in.

Depth 14.5in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1113056
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9499
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Description
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Figured Walnut Wellington Chest, Of Attractive Small Proportions, Having Rectangular Top Over Seven Extremely Well Figured Drawers, With Replacement Brass Ring Handles, Flanked By Pilasters Headed With Elegant Carved Corbels And Well Figured Ends, Raised On Original Plinth Base.

The first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, i.e.

“
a tall bank of drawers secured by hinged locking pilasters to take with him and carry around various battlefields and that is where the name wellington chest comes from.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

It is now used to refer to almost any tall, narrow antique chest of drawers.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest with seven drawers, side locking flap, carved corbels, and brass ring handles.
fig 1. Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest of Drawers

From around 1820 onwards they were manufactured in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, plus they varied a great deal in terms of both their quality and the wood which they were constructed from.

This particular antique wellington chest of drawers is constructed from exceptionally well figured walnut veneers and it is really rather beautiful to look at. Another standout feature is that it is a reasonable amount smaller than the norm for this type of chest and that alone is something which makes it extremely desirable.

fig 2. A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest with seven drawers, side locking flap, carved corbels, and brass ring handles.
fig 2. Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest of Drawers

As always one of the big advantages with a chest of this form is that it offers a different and more unusual perspective to the room in terms of its height and proportion. Also of course the drawers are incredibly functional when used for items that you don’t wish to be buried at the bottom of the much larger drawers found in conventional antique chests of drawers.

fig 3. A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest with seven drawers, side locking flap, carved corbels, and brass ring handles.
fig 3. Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest of Drawers

As with all items which we offer for sale, this Victorian Wellington Chest has been attended to in the traditional manner at our workshops before being offered for sale, by our highly trained and skilled antique furniture restorers including receiving a light clean and natural wax polish to ensure that it is in its best retail condition and ready for immediate placement into the home or workplace after purchase.

Circa 1870.

Height 42.2in.

Width 20.5in.

Depth 14.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113056
Dealers Internal Ref
9499
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest with seven drawers, side locking flap, carved corbels, and brass ring handles.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers, typically featuring seven drawers secured by a hinged side locking flap or pilaster. Named after the First Duke of Wellington, the design originated during the Georgian and Victorian eras for compact military and domestic storage.

Victorian Wellington chests were commonly constructed using solid pine or oak carcasses overlaid with rich timber veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles, and a side-locking bar mechanism that secures all drawers simultaneously.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass hardware, and a functioning side-locking mechanism hinged along one vertical pilaster. Inspecting the drawer bases and back panels for hand-sawn timber marks and age-appropriate wear to the finish confirms genuine period construction.

Due to its tall, compact footprint, a Wellington chest fits effectively into narrow alcoves, hallway corners, or home offices. It provides structured vertical storage while functioning as a classic focal point in traditional or modern eclectic interiors.

Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly protects the surface finish and preserves the natural wood grain.
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