Search 0
46,275  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 189 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
189 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1124923
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720
Sold by Webberley Antiques
sold SA1124923
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Webberley Antiques

Webberley Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2008
Browse dealers 82 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1124923
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720

18th century
Sold 28 May 2025 · Webberley Antiques
This “Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720” found a buyer.

It was listed by Webberley Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
18th Century HighboyAntique Oak HighboyEarly Georgian Furniture Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

An extremely fine quality and original early George I chest on stand.

.

Principally of a rich oak flecked with pale medullary rays and with rare and beautiful laburnum crossbanding to the drawers and double ogee moulding to the waist.

.

The piece absolutely shouts ‘quality’ and each drawer is further outlined on the principal carcase with laburnum crossbanding to accentuate the highlights in the wood and to give a striking chequerboard effect. The stand original and complete. The drawers with original pine linings. The sides dressed with slender bookmatched veneers of laburnum which has been chosen to create a very beautiful flow of grain up and down each panel.

.

The deep and well shaped apron again crossbanded in laburnum and a double ogee moulding to the waist. All set on original and substantial cabriole legs with original pegs.

.

The handles are a few hundred years old and of solid brass in the correct style for the period but are likely to be period replacements, returning the chest on stand to its original appearance.

.

From a private family estate in Sussex where it has been looked after for many years.

.

This is a fabulous and extremely rare and early chest on stand of exceptional quality and proportion, completely sound, usable and unique.

.

Superb, truly beautiful, rare and original. Strongly recommended.

.

.

Dimensions are:

.

41 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep and 59 inches high.

.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George I Chest on Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124923
Dealers Notes

I describe and photograph my pieces accurately and with the aim that on arrival each will exceed your expectations.

I operate a full refund guarantee and am always happy to give free, honest and friendly advice.

Description
An extremely fine quality and original early George I chest on stand.
“
Principally of a rich oak flecked with pale medullary rays and with rare and beautiful laburnum crossbanding to the drawers and double ogee moulding to the waist.
Webberley Antiques
fig 1. An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720

The piece absolutely shouts ‘quality’ and each drawer is further outlined on the principal carcase with laburnum crossbanding to accentuate the highlights in the wood and to give a striking chequerboard effect. The stand original and complete. The drawers with original pine linings. The sides dressed with slender bookmatched veneers of laburnum which has been chosen to create a very beautiful flow of grain up and down each panel.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720

The deep and well shaped apron again crossbanded in laburnum and a double ogee moulding to the waist. All set on original and substantial cabriole legs with original pegs.

The handles are a few hundred years old and of solid brass in the correct style for the period but are likely to be period replacements, returning the chest on stand to its original appearance.

fig 3. An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 3. Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720

From a private family estate in Sussex where it has been looked after for many years.

This is a fabulous and extremely rare and early chest on stand of exceptional quality and proportion, completely sound, usable and unique.

Superb, truly beautiful, rare and original. Strongly recommended.

Dimensions are:

41 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep and 59 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George I Chest on Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124923
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2008

Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Webberley Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 5
Archive I An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare and Exceptional George I Oak and Laburnum Chest on Stand C. 1720

Archive II An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Webberley Antiques

Webberley Antiques
Telephone 07765 233266 or 01424 838557
Location
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webberley
Verified Since Nov 2008
Items For Sale 82
Items Sold 432
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2008
View Dealer Info
Location: East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/webberley
Verified
Nov 2008
For Sale
82
Sold
432
An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
Rare And Exceptional George I Oak And Laburnum Chest On Stand C. 1720
Ref: SA1124923
An eighteenth-century George I oak and laburnum oyster-veneered chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialOak, Laburnum, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneer, Cross-banded borders, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles

FAQs

A George I chest on stand is an early eighteenth-century storage piece consisting of a multi-drawer upper section mounted on a low table-like base with legs, popular during the reign of King George I from 1714 to 1727.

These pieces typically utilised native timbers such as oak, walnut, and laburnum, often featuring intricate decorative techniques like oyster veneering, cross-banding, and hand-cut dovetails alongside cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-beveled drawer linings, original backboards, period-correct brass hardware fixings, and natural patination indicative of eighteenth-century craftsmanship.

Such a statement piece works effectively as an architectural focal point in a hallway or living room, contrasted against minimalist walls to highlight its figured wood grain and historical craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional high-grade beeswax polish, and avoiding synthetic cleaning sprays.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories