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Rare Early 19th Century Satin Birch Chest
Adam Antiques
for sale €2,282     $2,477
£1,950
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Rare Early 19th Century Satin Birch Chest

19th century
For Sale by Adam Antiques
Description

A unique early 19th century satin birch chest of diminutive size, fitted with 6 drawers profusely inlaid with ebony lines and spandrels, standing on bun feet.

Circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Adam Antiques has dated these Satin Birch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1149191
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A1184
Description
A unique early 19th century satin birch chest of diminutive size, fitted with 6 drawers profusely inlaid with ebony lines and spandrels, standing on bun feet.

Circa 1820.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated these Satin Birch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149191
Dealers Internal Ref
A1184
Adam Antiques
Adam Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023

Specialists in 18th & 19th century furniture

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An early nineteenth-century tall chest of drawers crafted from satin birch with intricate geometric wood inlays and turned wooden feet.
Rare Early 19th Century Satin Birch Chest
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An early nineteenth-century tall chest of drawers crafted from satin birch with intricate geometric wood inlays and turned wooden feet.
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During the early 19th century, cabinetmakers favoured satin birch for its distinct shimmering grain and light golden tone, often combining it with contrasting dark inlays to accentuate Neoclassical silhouettes.

Traditional chests from this era feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and detailed marquetry or stringing using contrasting woods such as ebony or rosewood.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planing, slight shrinkage variations on back panels, original brass hardware, and natural wear patterns around keyholes and handles.

A tall chest of drawers can act as a focal anchor in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, balanced alongside clean-lined minimal lighting and structured ceramics.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or fading, and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish periodically using a soft cloth.
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