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19th C Satin Birch Chest of Drawers by Gillows
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19th C Satin Birch Chest of Drawers by Gillows

19th century
Sold 19 June 2025 · William James Antiques
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A beautiful Satin Birch chest of drawers by Gillows of Lancaster. Having a moulded top with an arrangement of 2 short and 3 full length graduated drawers, all retaining the original Rosewood handles and fittings, the whole raised on a moulded plinth base. This lovely chest with perfect proportions, colour and condition throughout. Stamped, English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 89 cm - 35 Inches, Width: 106.75 cm - 42 Inches, Depth: 55 cm - 21 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
106.8cm (42.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144576
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A beautiful Satin Birch chest of drawers by Gillows of Lancaster.
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Having a moulded top with an arrangement of 2 short and 3 full length graduated drawers, all retaining the original Rosewood handles and fittings, the whole raised on a moulded plinth base.
William James Antiques

This lovely chest with perfect proportions, colour and condition throughout. Stamped, English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 89 cm - 35 Inches, Width: 106.75 cm - 42 Inches, Depth: 55 cm - 21 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
106.8cm (42.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144576
William James Antiques
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A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C Satin Birch Chest of Drawers by Gillows

Archive II A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs. View IV
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A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs.
19th C Satin Birch Chest of Drawers by Gillows
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A frontal view of a rectangular 19th-century satin birch chest of drawers featuring two small upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers with dark turned wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatin Birch, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Graduated drawers, Keyhole escutcheons, Plinth base
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 106.8 cm (42 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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Nineteenth-century cabinet making focused on functional elegance, often utilising dense native hardwoods and distinct timber grains to highlight natural textures rather than heavy ornamentation.

Pieces from this era typically employed solid timber frames with hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer constructions, paired with turned wooden knobs and brass escutcheons.

Authenticity is generally verified through hand-cut joinery, secondary timbers used in drawer linings, natural patination, and maker stamps or signatures when available.

This piece works effectively as a grounding element in modern spaces, contrasting clean architectural lines with organic wood grain and historical craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding liquid polishes or silicone cleaners.
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