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Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Chest by George Walton
The Old Cinema
for sale €1,901     $2,064
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Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Chest by George Walton

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A late 19th-century oak dressing chest by George Walton, a key figure in the Glasgow School’s Arts and Crafts movement. The design features a three-quarter gallery with a central tilting mirror, flanked by twin supports with shaped details. The arrangement includes two deep drawers, two shallow short drawers, and two long graduated drawers, all fitted with copper-backed cut-out handles. The base is gently curved, echoing the elegant simplicity of Walton’s designs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Dressing Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1130030
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46561
Description
A late 19th-century oak dressing chest by George Walton, a key figure in the Glasgow School’s Arts and Crafts movement.
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The design features a three-quarter gallery with a central tilting mirror, flanked by twin supports with shaped details.
The Old Cinema

The arrangement includes two deep drawers, two shallow short drawers, and two long graduated drawers, all fitted with copper-backed cut-out handles. The base is gently curved, echoing the elegant simplicity of Walton’s designs.

Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Dressing Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130030
Dealers Internal Ref
46561
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Chest by George Walton

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Archive VI An Arts and Crafts solid oak dressing chest featuring an upright pivoting mirror above multiple drawers with cut-out handles. View VI
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An Arts and Crafts solid oak dressing chest featuring an upright pivoting mirror above multiple drawers with cut-out handles.
Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Chest by George Walton
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An Arts and Crafts solid oak dressing chest featuring an upright pivoting mirror above multiple drawers with cut-out handles.
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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late nineteenth century as a response to industrial mass production, emphasizing honest construction, hand-worked natural materials, and unvarnished timber grains. Furniture from this era features clear vertical lines, traditional joinery techniques, and functional forms free from excessive ornamentation.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid native hardwoods such as European oak, ash, walnut, and mahogany. Construction relied on traditional joinery methods including exposed dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, accompanied by hand-hammered brass or copper ironmongery.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinctive elongated proportions, subtle curves, geometric cut-outs, and tapered vertical supports characteristic of the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement. Stamped maker marks, specific patination on native oak, and original brass fittings further indicate provenance.

Position the piece as a focal point against neutral walls to highlight the warm wood tone and grain pattern. Pair it with soft textiles, understated ceramics, and contemporary task lighting to balance historical craftsmanship with modern functionality.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Avoid placing solid wood items near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent movement and splitting.
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