Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780.

Code: 8881

Dimensions:

W: 32" (81.3 cm)

H: 32.5" (82.6 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

81cm (31.89")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Blue Painted Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1139691

Dealers Internal Reference

8881

Description

Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780.

Code: 8881

Dimensions:

W: 32" (81.3 cm)

H: 32.5" (82.6 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

81cm (31.89")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Blue Painted Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1139691

Dealers Internal Ref

8881

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Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Georgian painted furniture typically features structured wooden forms finished in muted colour washes, combining practical utility with balanced proportions and understated brass hardware.

These chests were constructed primarily from timber such as pine, oak, or mahogany, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period finishes display natural wear pattern along drawer edges and base mouldings, historic paint layering, oxidisation on metal fittings, and subtle timber shrinkage inside drawer linings.

A painted chest of drawers provides structured storage in hallways, bedrooms, or living rooms, contrasting effectively with contemporary artwork and neutral textured wall finishes.

Dust the painted surface using a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh solvent polishes that may compromise historical paint layers.