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English Chest on Stand
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English Chest on Stand

18th century
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Description

Wonderful early 18th century English oak chest on stand with wonderful colour. 1740.

Code: 8957

Dimensions:

W: 44" (111.8 cm)

H: 51" (129.5 cm)

D: 24" (61 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1148548
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8957
Description
Wonderful early 18th century English oak chest on stand with wonderful colour. 1740.

Code: 8957

Dimensions:

W: 44" (111.8 cm)

H: 51" (129.5 cm)

D: 24" (61 cm)

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1148548
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8957
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A warm brown wooden antique chest on stand with geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and slender cabriole legs.
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English Chest on Stand

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A warm brown wooden antique chest on stand with geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and slender cabriole legs.
English Chest on Stand
Ref: SA1148548
A warm brown wooden antique chest on stand with geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and slender cabriole legs.
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A chest on stand, also known historically as a highboy or chest on frame, is a multi-drawer storage piece raised off the floor by a specialized timber base. Developing in late 17th-century Britain during the William and Mary and Queen Anne periods, the design elevated useful storage space while displaying fine woodworking skills through turned or cabriole legs.

Period chests on stands were typically constructed from native hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood, often featuring solid oak drawer linings. Construction details include hand-cut dovetail joints, mitred geometric mouldings on drawer fronts, and solid brass drop handles secured with split pins or rear nuts.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-tooling, such as irregular hand-cut dovetails, saw marks on the back panels, and natural shrinkage across timber boards. Genuine 18th-century stands often display slight wear around the knees and feet, original keyhole escutcheons, and historic repair marks where the upper chest meets the base frame.

A chest on stand acts as a focal vertical accent in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, pairing well with contemporary art or minimalist architectural features. Its elevated stance on slim cabriole legs allows light to pass underneath, maintaining a sense of space in smaller rooms while providing generous concealed storage.

Preserve the natural timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent joint movement, veneer lifting, or wood shrinkage.
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