A superb and rare Charles II Oak Chest Of Drawers of beautiful colour, remarkably retaining the original pear drop handles and escutcheons. In very good original condition throughout, having geometric mouldings applied to the drawer fronts and wonderfully bold base mould, standing on stile feet. The clean original drawer linings are made in elm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1149611

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A superb and rare Charles II Oak Chest Of Drawers of beautiful colour, remarkably retaining the original pear drop handles and escutcheons.

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In very good original condition throughout, having geometric mouldings applied to the drawer fronts and wonderfully bold base mould, standing on stile feet.

Holmes Antiques

The clean original drawer linings are made in elm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1149611

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Originating in late 17th-century England, Charles II chests of drawers typically feature geometric moulding, deep panels, and split-frame oak construction. They mark the transition from early joined chests and coffers to dedicated multi-drawer case furniture.

Chest drawers from this era were traditionally crafted using solid English oak joined with mortise and tenon construction. Drawers typically operated on side grooves rather than bottom runners and were fitted with hand-cast brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature geometric applied mouldings, hand-sawn oak backboards, pegged timber joints, and side-runner drawer slots. Original brassware often includes teardrop handles or period-correct replacement plates showing historic oxidisation.

Position dark oak furniture against muted plaster walls or framed modern art to emphasise its geometric silhouette. Balance the substantial visual weight of the oak with clean-lined modern lighting or minimalist ceramic accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a neutral beeswax paste annually to preserve the wood patina. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent timber movement or splitting.

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