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Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730.

Fine quality swedish commode circa 1730.

Beautiful natural colour which has taken nearly 300 years to develop.  serpentine over sailing top.  3 shaped drawer fronts with inlay and stringing. Top with inlaid hunting scene.

Replaced back and drawer linings, minor  losses to wood work, and minor losses to original escutheons.  1 replaced back foot.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1133045
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EA1135
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Description
Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730.

Fine quality swedish commode circa 1730.

Beautiful natural colour which has taken nearly 300 years to develop.  serpentine over sailing top.  3 shaped drawer fronts with inlay and stringing. Top with inlaid hunting scene.

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Replaced back and drawer linings, minor  losses to wood work, and minor losses to original escutheons.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  1 replaced back foot.

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133045
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1135
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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FINE QUALITY 18TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century burr walnut serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring three long drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.
FINE QUALITY 18TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
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An 18th-century burr walnut serpentine-front chest of drawers featuring three long drawers with ornate brass handles and bracket feet.
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A serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers is an 18th-century storage cabinet featuring a curved, wave-like front facade and decorative burr walnut veneers. Popular during the Queen Anne, Georgian, and Continental Rococo periods, these pieces served as primary storage units in bedrooms and living quarters.

Chests from this era were typically constructed with solid oak or pine secondary frames layered with hand-cut burr walnut veneers and inlay stringing. Drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints, while the exterior was fitted with cast brass bail handles, escutcheons, and bracket feet.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-sawn drawer linings, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain over time. The brass hardware should exhibit original casting marks and natural patination around the keyholes and drawer pulls.

Designers position these chests as focal points in entrance hallways, bedrooms, or living rooms. The rich wood figure contrasts effectively with contemporary artwork hung above the unit, minimalist table lamps, or structured ceramic accessories.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lift, warping, and colour fading.
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