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English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 June 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers

A fabulous, original English antique large chest of forty drawers, originally form an Ironmonger’s shop, all the drawers are metal lined with original painted pine fronts. Instead of usual handles, the drawer fronts have an example of the drawer contents that would have been for sale. Each drawer lifts out with a recess on both sides to attach prices and information labels. A wonderful original antique Ironmonger’s chest of drawers, in very good condition and with a thick pine chest top. Dates to around 1900. A superb Edwardian shop relic!

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 145cm (57.54")

Depth: 30cm (11.90")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Ironmongers Chest to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147896
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English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers
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A fabulous, original English antique large chest of forty drawers, originally form an Ironmonger’s shop, all the drawers are metal lined with original painted pine fronts.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Instead of usual handles, the drawer fronts have an example of the drawer contents that would have been for sale. Each drawer lifts out with a recess on both sides to attach prices and information labels. A wonderful original antique Ironmonger’s chest of drawers, in very good condition and with a thick pine chest top. Dates to around 1900. A superb Edwardian shop relic!

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 145cm (57.54")

Depth: 30cm (11.90")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Ironmongers Chest to the Edwardian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147896
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers

Archive II A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View II
Archive III A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View III
Archive IV A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View IV
Archive V A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View V
Archive VI A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View VI
Archive VII A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View VII
Archive VIII A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View VIII
Archive IX A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View IX
Archive X A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts. View X
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,755
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts.
English Edwardian Ironmonger’s Antique Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1147896
A large wooden chest of drawers with multiple small red-painted drawers, each featuring unique iron and brass hardware samples affixed to the fronts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Industrial
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsSample hardware mounts, Multiple small drawers, Numbered or labelled compartments
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian ironmongers chest is a utilitarian cabinet historically used in hardware shops and merchants to store small fixtures, fittings, and tools systematically.

These cabinets were typically built using durable timbers such as pine, oak, or ash, often featuring visible dovetail joints and iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut joinery, genuine patina on the wood and metal, and often bear sample hardware mounted to the drawer fronts for inventory identification.

This type of chest functions effectively as a striking focal point in a hallway, home office, or living space, pairing well with minimalist modern decor to highlight its industrial character.

Preserve the wood and finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to maintain the surface condition.
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