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18th Century Oyster Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 1 September 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a wonderful decorative oyster venered top with a cross grained thumb moulded edge above two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers, with shaped and engraved brass plate handles and escutcheons, standing on bun feet. Circa 1780.

34" x 19" x 35" high

87cms x 49cms x 89cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148638
Dealers Internal Reference
3598
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a wonderful decorative oyster venered top with a cross grained thumb moulded edge above two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers, with shaped and engraved brass plate handles and escutcheons, standing on bun feet. Circa 1780.

34" x 19" x 35" high

87cms x 49cms x 89cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148638
Dealers Internal Ref
3598
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century chest of drawers featuring intricate circular oyster veneer patterns and brass drop handles.
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneer, Brass drop handles, Bun feet, Escutcheons
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Oyster veneering is a decorative technique involving slicing branch wood transversely to produce circular or oval patterns resembling oyster shells, popular during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

These pieces typically utilized native hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and pine for secondary framing, combined with intricate veneering and brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, period-correct brass drop handles, and hand-applied finishes showing natural oxidisation.

Pairing historical timber furniture with clean-walled modern spaces creates a curated focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with minimalist design.

Maintain stable humidity levels, avoid direct sunlight, and clean only with a dry, soft cloth, occasionally applying quality beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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